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The Association That Bought the Future: AAPC's Bold AI Move

Mallory Mejias: Aug 11, 2025, 1:00:29 PM

In November 2023, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) made a move that surprised many in the association world: they acquired Semantic...

Leadership AI Augmentation Innovation

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The Augmentation Advantage: Why AI Won't Replace Your Members (But Ignoring It Might)

Mallory Mejias: Aug 11, 2025, 11:29:05 AM

Medical coders spend their days translating doctor's notes into standardized codes. Match the diagnosis to the code. Follow the rules. Submit the...

AI Augmentation Innovation

Sidecar Sync Episode 94 featuring an interview with Dr. Nicola Sahar on AI Knowledge for Associations.

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Semantic Health & the Future of Medical Coding with Dr. Nicola Sahar | [Sidecar Sync Episode 94]

Mallory Mejias: Aug 8, 2025, 11:16:10 AM

Summary: In this episode of Sidecar Sync, co-hosts Mallory Mejias sits down with Dr. Nicola Sahar to explore how a University of Toronto med student...

Sidecar Sync Podcast Innovation Healthcare

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Your AI Guidelines Should Be a Green Light, Not a Stop Sign

Mallory Mejias: Jul 23, 2025, 4:50:55 PM

Most AI policies read like a list of don'ts. Don't share confidential data. Don't trust AI outputs. Don't use unapproved tools. Don't, don't, don't....

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The 3% Problem: The Hidden Cost of Underinvesting in Technology

Mallory Mejias: Jul 15, 2025, 11:02:19 AM

Nine out of ten nonprofit leaders say technology is vital to their success. Yet most spend less than 3% of their budgets on it.

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Why Associations Need To Invest in AI

Danielle Duran Baron: Jun 27, 2025, 1:30:00 PM

Why Associations Need to Invest in AI Training for Their Entire Teams, And Fast

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Leading AI Adoption in Associations: What We’re Learning at MSTA

Bruce Moe: Jun 20, 2025, 9:30:00 AM

This post is inspired by Ethan Mollick’s article “Making AI Work: Leadership, Lab, and Crowd” and by the practical lessons we’re learning at MSTA as...

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