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News
13 Nov 2020
Healthcare CIO taps AWS public cloud for research services
The AWS public cloud allowed IT staff at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital to enable precision medicine capabilities for hospital research staff. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Nov 2020
CIOs tasked to make healthcare infrastructure composable
Healthcare is already on the path to becoming composable. The next steps, however, will present challenges and require good stewardship from CIOs, according to Gartner. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jun 2019
Improve patient engagement with mHealth, monitoring technology
Providing patients with mobile health technology, as well as reminder systems and options for virtual visits, can help keep them engaged in their healthcare. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2019
Health experts on proposed information blocking, interoperability rules
ONC and CMS will begin considering feedback on the interoperability and information blocking rules the federal agencies proposed in February. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jun 2019
American Medical Collection Agency breach impact reaches 20 million
A third medical testing company announced it has been impacted by the American Medical Collection Agency data breach, putting the total number of patients potentially affected at 20 million. In an ... Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2019
Insurers join forces to control value-based healthcare delivery
Commercial insurers are key drivers in the transition to value-based care in health systems through joint ventures, analytics and greater control over delivery of patient care. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2019
Another 7.7M affected by American Medical Collection Agency breach
Roughly 7.7 million LabCorp customers may have been affected by an American Medical Collection Agency data breach. It's the same incident that affected Quest Diagnostics. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jun 2019
Proposed interoperability in healthcare rules called 'essential first step'
Proposed rules are a good first step toward interoperability in healthcare, but don't go far enough, according to healthcare leaders. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
Quest Diagnostics data breach is a clarion call to healthcare CIOs
In an SEC filing, Quest Diagnostics disclosed a massive data breach at a medical collections agency it uses. Healthcare CIOs should see the news as a call to action. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2019
Heterogeneous data sharing in healthcare vital to personalized care
In this Q&A, Life Image CTO Janak Joshi talks about heterogeneous data sets and their importance to healthcare AI companies, and makes a pitch for imaging data to ONC. Continue Reading
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31 May 2019
Datadog Log Management is now HIPAA-compliant
Datadog has achieved HIPAA compliance for its SaaS platform Log Management, so it can now better reach more customers in healthcare industries. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2019
When leading digital transformation, language is key
Healthcare CIOs need to stop with the technology lingo if they want to lead a successful digital transformation. That was a key takeaway from a panel of experts at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2019
CIOs must evaluate best use cases for AI in medical imaging
Medical imaging is a mainstay in healthcare organizations, but traditionally stores and retrieve images. It can benefit from advancements enabled by AI, such as data mining. Continue Reading
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22 May 2019
Repp Health launches new patient tracking system
Repp Health launched a patient tracking system called Repp Eo, which uses a map interface to show the location and movements of patients, staff and assets. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Multimodal machine learning in healthcare aids patient consults
In this Q&A, Louis-Philippe Morency talks about how he's building algorithms that capture and analyze the three V's of communication -- voice, verbal and visual. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2019
Lower HIPAA violation fines shouldn't translate into lax security
Healthcare organizations will pay less for HIPAA violation fines annually under Health and Human Services' new fines structure, but security should still be top of mind for CIOs. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 May 2019
Seeing through the hype: Where AI in healthcare shines
While AI in healthcare shines in clinical areas like radiology, it is currently more widely adopted in nonclinical areas, such as medication development by pharmaceutical companies. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 May 2019
Healthcare organizations continue to avoid risky AI adoption bets
AI adoption in the clinical care setting has been slow due to patient safety concerns, regulatory restrictions and too much risk associated with AI. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2019
Senator to ONC, CMS: Take interoperability in healthcare slow
In a hearing, chairman of the Senate HELP Committee cautioned ONC and CMS officials to go slow if they want to get interoperability in healthcare done right. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2019
Governance team key to driving technology adoption in healthcare
The key to a good governance team is involving leaders from every department within a healthcare organization. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2019
Regulation for AI-based medical devices could drive adoption
AI algorithms in healthcare currently regulated by the FDA are static and require manual updates. The FDA is now looking into what it would take to regulate AI algorithms that are dynamic. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 May 2019
Telemedicine services follow consumerization of healthcare
Patients' healthcare behaviors are shaped by their behavior as consumers, with a greater emphasis on access and convenience. Telemedicine has the potential to meet those expectations. Continue Reading
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Guide
02 May 2019
Patient engagement strategies get consumerization booster shot
Healthcare organizations are being tasked with developing effective methods to keep their patients engaged, with nudges from government agencies that anything less won't be tolerated. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2019
Telehealth services bring care to patients -- no matter where they are
Ochsner Health System's telehealth services include an app that enables patients to video conference with a provider and perform physical exams at home with an examination kit. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2019
Ochsner Health System's telehealth program is built on trust
Ochsner Health System's telehealth team explains why establishing patient and provider trust is critical when building a telehealth program. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2019
Health IT security should consider these leading vendors
Explore these leading products in the cybersecurity market to best protect healthcare systems and patient data from falling victim to cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2019
Elsevier, PhactMI to develop MI semantic search platform
Health analytics company Elsevier is collaborating with nonprofit PhactMI to develop an Entellect-powered semantic search portal for healthcare professionals. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Apr 2019
Identify goals to benefit from population health analytics
Population health analytics are becoming increasingly important to the transition to value-based care. CIOs should evaluate analytics tools for data mining and visualization capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2019
Physician burnout eased with homegrown tech
Kaiser Permanente fights fire with fire by developing digital tools to reduce technology-related physician burnout. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2019
InterSystems HealthShare launches Provider Directory
The new Provider Directory in the InterSystems HealthShare system will consolidate all available information on providers and make it available to users. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2019
Telemedicine provider MDLIVE talks partnering with health systems
MDLIVE CMO Lyle Berkowitz talks about why health systems need to start introducing telemedicine -- now. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2019
How CIOs can help alleviate EHR issues
EHRs can be more problem than solution for healthcare organizations, but CIOs can help by talking to practitioners and holding vendors accountable. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2019
The 8 key ways to assess healthcare data security tools
Find the most effective cybersecurity tools to protect healthcare systems and data by looking at these eight key features and what major vendors offer for these features. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2019
3 steps CIOs should take to integrate telehealth tools successfully
Introducing a telehealth program into a healthcare organization is no easy task. Here, John Chuo from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia breaks down how healthcare CIOs can help get the job done. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2019
Remote patient monitoring requires medical device management
While remote patient monitoring devices can be beneficial to hospitals as a way to improve patient engagement, they aren't without their security challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2019
Healthcare analytics popularity grows along with focus on performance
The healthcare analytics market is growing, thanks to the provider push for value-based care and improved performance, according to a Chilmark Research report. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2019
Nvidia AI creates new programs for radiology, drug discovery
Nvidia AI in healthcare technology will be used in programs by more than 38,000 radiologists to improve diagnoses, and to aid in speeding up drug discovery. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Apr 2019
DirectTrust gets accreditation to develop health data exchange standards
DirectTrust, a nonprofit association of health IT and healthcare organizations, has taken a step forward in developing health data exchange standards. The nonprofit announced Tuesday that it has ... Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Apr 2019
Remote patient monitoring enables better patient engagement
Remote patient monitoring enables patients to be proactive about their health while providing their physicians or care teams with greater insight. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Apr 2019
Healthcare CIO talks innovation in the face of ever-changing regulations
For Arthur Harvey, the role of healthcare CIO is multifaceted, from traffic cop to innovator. He talks about challenges, tech trends and the criticality of governance in this Q&A. Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2019
Amazon introduces Alexa in healthcare with HIPAA-compliant skills
Amazon launching HIPAA-compliant skills for Alexa in healthcare expands the realm of service that hospitals and other healthcare organizations can provide their customers at home. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2019
Hospital robots need close oversight and strict governance
Strong governance is vital for finding the right balance between cutting-edge technology and patient care in the clinical setting. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2019
CareMount establishes post-acute care network for better communication
CareMount Medical hopes for reduced costs and improved quality of care by improving how the acute and post-acute care settings communicate and measure success. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2019
Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine to train students with modern tech
Kaiser Permanente's new medical school will combine cutting-edge tech and a clinical setting to train future doctors. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2019
'Nurse hangover' cures include self-service tools, communication
Nurses aren't in control of their schedules, which can lead to staffing issues that affect patient care. Self-service tools like WorkJam ensure adequate shift coverage. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2019
A successful cybersecurity strategy hinges on clear communication
Changing how an organization handles its cybersecurity strategy requires the development of a governance body, clear communication and a good story. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2019
Intermountain Ventures: A look inside a healthcare venture fund
Intermountain Healthcare has launched a new ventures division that operates under its own set of governance models and policies. Its mission is to bring innovation to the healthcare setting. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2019
Use cases of RPA in healthcare
Robotic process automation is beginning to appear in many industries, including healthcare. Here, an expert discusses RPA use cases in healthcare. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2019
Cybersecurity for healthcare more critical than ever before
Cyberattacks can be devastating for healthcare organizations. Traditional security tools alone no longer cut it, so health companies must turn to newer tools for protection. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2019
Healthcare cybersecurity combats growing slew of threats
Cybercriminals target healthcare groups to steal and hold sensitive information hostage. Learn how to spot the most insidious and common methods of attack. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2019
Machine learning methods in EHR show promise, with limits
Carnegie Mellon University's Jeremy Weiss is on a quest to improve health predictions with machine learning and data from electronic health records. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
CMS focuses on post-acute care settings in interoperability quest
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services turns to healthcare players for input on promoting EHR adoption in post-acute care settings. But greater adoption may not mean greater interoperability, according to one expert. Continue Reading
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Guide
20 Mar 2019
How healthcare AI technology can improve patient outcomes
There are seemingly endless possibilities for AI in healthcare, whether it's as a set of second eyes for radiologists or as a tool to improve patient engagement. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Philips buys Carestream Health's healthcare information systems
Philips' acquisition of Carestream Health's HCIS business gives the company more imaging technologies, while boosting its position in the health IT market. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2019
SCL Health's new CIO outlines first steps in new role
In this Q&A, Craig Richardville looks back at what he's learned over his career as a CIO and consultant, as well as what he plans to do in his new role as CIO of SCL Health. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Mar 2019
Information blocking rule aims to facilitate health data exchange
The recent information blocking rule from ONC penalizes healthcare organizations and EHR vendors that prevent patients from accessing their health data. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2019
Postnatal care pathway moves to dashboards at U.K. hospital
A digital postnatal discharge system at a hospital in Chelsea, London, has provided a better avenue for communication between ward staff and a better postnatal discharge experience for patients. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2019
VitalWare hospital chargemaster maintenance software brings analysis to coding, billing process
A hospital chargemaster maintenance tool is helping two health systems identify and address billing and coding inaccuracies. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2019
CMS taps Mark Roche as agency's first chief healthcare informatics officer
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services appointed a new leader to drive change and interoperability in healthcare from the federal level. Mark Roche, a physician informaticist, will take on ... Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2019
5 HIPAA requirements healthcare cloud providers should meet
Cloud service providers that have healthcare clients must be aware of and comply with HIPAA to ensure the privacy and security of health data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Mar 2019
AWS healthcare technical lead says interoperability in healthcare at scale a challenge
Interoperability in healthcare isn't just a buzzword for the healthcare community, it's also something technology companies are talking about. Patrick Combes, technology leader for healthcare and ... Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2019
Medication management system gives caretakers an edge
Midland Care benefits from using a medication management system, but not all software is created equal. Other healthcare organizations may struggle to find the right fit. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2019
For EHR vendors, there's no one approach to interoperability
Cerner, Epic and Meditech are tackling interoperability in their own ways, but all their efforts will come up short until healthcare organizations ask for it, according to a Chilmark Research analyst. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2019
Digital health services affect patients' choice of provider
Nontraditional healthcare settings are gaining popularity among patients who are demanding the same digital experience from healthcare as they do from other industries. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2019
3 technologies to improve the patient check-in process
Allowing patients to check in electronically, whether from a kiosk or tablet, can improve the patient experience and reduce the workload for the front desk staff. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
ONC, CMS strive for a competitive healthcare market with open APIs
Newly proposed rules from CMS and ONC aren't just about fostering interoperability and patient data access, they're also about creating a competitive healthcare market. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2019
Population health management programs require goal alignment
In this Q&A, KLAS population health researcher Bradley Hunter says successful population health management programs hinge on goal alignment. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2019
The lead-up to HIMSS 2019: CIOs look for innovation
CIOs attending the CHIME-HIMSS 2019 CIO Forum said they're focused on AI developments, security trends and a better way to build healthcare technology that patients want to use. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2019
Technology companies in healthcare are driving positive change
Why are Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google so focused on the healthcare industry? Financial opportunity and patient expectation. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2019
ONC, CMS drop information blocking, interoperability rules ahead of HIMSS
On the eve of HIMSS, ONC and CMS take center stage by announcing proposals for interoperability and information blocking rules. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
07 Feb 2019
HIMSS 2019 news, trends and analysis
At HIMSS 2019, 40,000-plus attendees will learn more about plans for patient data interoperability and the growing influence of patient engagement. Our team will cover the event. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2019
Population health approaches buoy value-based care
Value-based care extends population health's use of data analytics to identify care gaps and cost reductions. A prominent college dean sees the efforts always being connected. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2019
Intermountain Healthcare executive talks FHIR standard
Stan Huff has spent years helping create what he believes is now one of the best standards for moving healthcare closer to interoperability. The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Value-based care models, social determinants of health on HIMSS19 docket
The growing shift from traditional healthcare delivery models to value-based care models that focus on more holistic views of a patient will take center stage at HIMSS 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
Advice to healthcare CIOs: Be willing to share wins and losses
Being a successful CIO means building relationships across the healthcare industry and establishing a good team within an organization, the CHIME-HIMSS CIO of the Year says. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2019
Consumer health products can be a boon to providers, patients
As the consumerization of healthcare continues, new products displayed at CES 2019 -- like the first wearable blood pressure cuff -- can be beneficial to providers and patients. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
HL7 releases new FHIR standard, but don't expect true interoperability
Achieving interoperability is a major undertaking, something the FHIR standard alone won't be able to accomplish, according to one HL7 organizational member. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
Population health management program growth tied to value-based care
As healthcare organizations lean toward value-based care, population health management programs will continue to grow as they give providers valuable data analytics. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2019
VR in healthcare is changing the patient care game
Healthcare professionals are using virtual reality to provide better care for patients and better training for doctors. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jan 2019
Collective Medical software enables ERs to share patient info
Software from Collective Medical is helping ERs in Oregon share patient data almost immediately. Here's a look at how that kind of connectivity is benefiting one hospital. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2019
5 healthcare technology trends CIOs should watch in 2019
Artificial intelligence and blockchain will continue to make a splash in 2019 as top trends for healthcare CIOs to watch. VR, analytics and hybrid cloud also deserve attention. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2019
ONC updates, adds to Interoperability Standards Advisory
Rules and regulations proposed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology hang in limbo, thanks to the government shutdown. But that isn't stopping the federal ... Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jan 2019
Physicians can reduce medical errors with the help of AI
EHRs on their own don't always have the capabilities needed to detect abnormalities in a patient's chart. Fortunately, AI can help detect medical errors that may go unnoticed. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2019
Modus V brings robotic assistance to neurosurgery
Modus V may be the first robot assistant for neurosurgeons. Sebastian Koga, M.D., called the robotically controlled digital microscope an extension of a surgeon's vision. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2019
CMS interoperability and patient access rule delayed by shutdown
The healthcare sector is anxiously awaiting the release of federal health agencies' rules on interoperability, but the government shutdown will further delay their release. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2019
AI in radiology is having a moment -- one that has staying power
Two radiologists provide examples of how AI is making its mark in their field, such as comparing old and new images and helping prioritize critical cases. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jan 2019
HHS publishes guide on cybersecurity practices
The Department of Health and Human Services published a guide of cybersecurity practices with the aim of reducing the growing risk from cyberattacks. The recommendations are just that -- ... Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2018
Transition to value-based care needs data integration
By using AI-powered data analytics from DOS, providers could have a holistic view of a patient's treatment plan, while patient data is secured with Microsoft Azure cloud service. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Dec 2018
Microsoft's FHIR Server for Azure aids interoperability efforts
Microsoft is just one of several tech giants targeting healthcare organizations with the recent release of its new open source FHIR Server for its Azure cloud. Continue Reading
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Guide
28 Dec 2018
A guide to navigating the modern health IT infrastructure
Today's health IT infrastructure combines new technology like the cloud and AI with staples like EHRs, but cybersecurity is also critical to defend against increasing attacks. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Dec 2018
EHR vendors face competition from IBM, Amazon and others
IBM and Amazon have introduced new services targeting the healthcare industry. Traditional EHR companies will have to adapt or innovate if they want to fend off obsolescence. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Dec 2018
HHS seeks input to modify HIPAA rules, expert says proceed carefully
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking the public's input on how Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules should be modified to promote better patient ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2018
Healthcare in 2019: Forrester tags virtual care as trend to watch
Virtual care, AI and widespread adoption of the FHIR standard will be major trends in healthcare next year, according to Forrester. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
19 Dec 2018
Future of telemedicine is changing, thanks to emerging technologies
With further integration of AI and machine learning, the future of telemedicine will feature improved clinical workflow and patient experience enabled by better connections within systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2018
Clinical processes, not AI, key to solving healthcare's problems
Partners' Sandy Aronson has a message for healthcare IT pros: If you want to have an impact, focus on making clinical processes more effective and more efficient. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2018
Consumerization of healthcare loomed large in 2018 stories
Our top stories for 2018 are linked by one common and significant trend: The consumerization of healthcare continues to shake things up. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2018
2 takeaways from Pagosa Springs Medical Center HIPAA settlement
A Colorado hospital has agreed to pay the OCR $111,400 after a former employee allegedly continued to have access to a web-based scheduling calendar and patient protected health information. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Dec 2018
6 steps for mitigating healthcare cybersecurity threats
Healthcare organizations remain a target for cyberthreats like ransomware and data breaches. These six steps will help health IT departments respond to or prevent cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Dec 2018
FDA selects 8 medical device developers into opioid crisis challenge
Eight applicants advance to the next stage of an FDA innovation challenge, which asked medical device developers to tackle the opioid crisis in new ways. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2018
Hospital taps Parachute Health to cut cord on fax machine
New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery deployed software from Parachute Health Inc. to bring the fax machine directly to its EHR system. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2018
Medical device risk management hinges on strong processes
Mayo Clinic cybersecurity expert Kevin McDonald has some advice on how health IT pros can reduce the security risks posed by connected medical devices. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Dec 2018
Use of facial recognition in healthcare improves hospital security
Healthcare organizations can use facial recognition to analyze patients' emotions and track them within a facility. The technology can also identify suspicious individuals. Continue Reading