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There’s nothing quite like the energy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting — the conversations, the innovation, and the shared passion for advancing patient care. This year’s event was no exception. The Nextech team hit the ground running in Orlando, Fla., connecting with thousands of physicians, administrators, and industry peers who are shaping the future of ophthalmology.

In the world of aesthetic treatments, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and hesitation. Technologies like AI simulators promise to ease nerves by predicting how you might look after a treatment. It’s an appealing idea — a digital crystal ball tailored to your face.

The excitement was palpable for Nextech EDGE 2025. This user conference held in March promised deep discussions, actionable insights, and a roadmap for the future of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). The Nextech team’s focus was simple yet transformative: listen to our customers, understand their challenges, and enhance their experience with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven revenue cycle solutions.

Clinical excellence and financial stability are two major priorities for physician-entrepreneurs, yet achieving both requires a fine balance. Forward-thinking leaders like Dr. Neel Vaidya, chief information officer at Chicago Cornea Consultants and longtime Nextech user, incorporates emerging technology into his practice to improve workflows, enhance patient care, and build fiscal sustainability.

Emerging technologies like embedded payments, patient photography, and artificial intelligence (AI) are shaking up the healthcare world — especially in dermatology. These tools can boost efficiency and improve patient care, but they also come with some big questions around compliance and privacy. So, how do you make sure you’re using these innovations to your advantage without stepping into a regulatory minefield? Let’s break it down.

In the complex world of healthcare, professional service providers face a critical challenge: managing claim denials. These disruptions impact cash flow, increase administrative burdens, and create operational inefficiencies.

Artificial intelligence is in virtually every aspect of our daily lives. In medicine, it’s helping small clinics and solo providers reclaim their time, provide excellent patient care, and run a successful practice.

Specialty healthcare providers are passionate about delivering excellent patient care. However, achieving success in today's healthcare environment requires providers to balance their clinical acumen with business savvy and administrative rigor. Challenges such as complex documentation requirements, inefficient charting processes, and repetitive administrative tasks can distract from face-to-face interaction with patients.