Software Development

ChatGPT has emerged as a revolutionary tool, redefining the way developers approach custom application creation. We delve into the profound effects of ChatGPT on custom application development and explore how it is shaping the future of software engineering.

The purpose of Augmented IT support is to supplement an organization’s internal IT team with additional resources and expertise, without incurring the costs of hiring additional employees. This type of support involves the use of remote IT technicians and managed IT services to address technology issues and provide ongoing support as it is needed. Augmented IT support provides business owners with several benefits, including cost savings, enhanced cybersecurity, improved productivity,…

What are the reasons software development goes wrong? Well, there are actually many ways that the experience can be tricky, and unfortunately, a lot of these come down to poor planning and communication before development has even started. Any type of software development project or IT overhaul is a big deal for a business. It presents opportunities to completely revolutionize your operations and for some industries, it makes compliance possible.…

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is an online community that works to improve the security of software. The OWASP framework, used as guidance, can be effectively utilized for secure software development (DevOps), providing real-time insights that allow developers to map the risk of actual threats and comply with security mandates like the US’s Cybersecurity Executive Order.  Much like a set of training wheels, the OWASP framework is there…

A healthcare facility’s Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) is designed to provide clear access to discounted or free care for those that need financial assistance to access vital healthcare. The policy is designed to both make patients aware of any assistance that they are entitled to receive and also to ensure a consistent quality of service and level of transparency across the sector. And becoming FAP compliant is vital for all…

What is Healthcare Fraud, Waste & Abuse? Healthcare fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) costs the US medical market a significant amount every single year.  It is estimated to be in the region of $300 billion – a huge expense that not only impacts national medical resources but can also influence tax rates and other legislation that makes everyday life more expensive. With medical scams on the rise and breached medical…

What Is A Good Faith Estimate? The concept of a Good Faith Estimate (or GFE) was introduced alongside the No Surprises Act in early 2022. The estimate acts as notification of expected medical costs to those who are uninsured or choosing to pay for treatments separately from their medical insurance plan (self-pay patients). The legislation must be followed by all licensed healthcare providers and there are no specified exemptions for…

What is the No Surprises Act? The No Surprises Act, in its most basic form, is federal protection for those with either individual or group healthcare plans. It is designed to protect them from surprise medical bills when using emergency services (and some non-emergency services.) The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that as many as one in every five insured adults had received surprise medical bills in the…

Understanding data helps people gain a better grasp of their surroundings, including what has transpired, why it occurred, where things are heading, and what defines a significant change.  Big Data and Predictive Analytics is a rising trend in Healthcare that gives providers and patients deeper insights into all aspects of the level of care being delivered and received. What is Big Data? Big Data refers to sets of information that…

  Lean software development is a programming approach that emphasizes efficiency and waste reduction. The concept stems from the Lean manufacturing movement that developed in the 1980s. While Lean started in the automotive industry, it has become an integral part of software development and is considered a key Agile framework. Many of the principles that Lean preaches are common sense. In fact, if your team has a history of maximizing…