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Guest Post
14 Jun 2021
Virtual care is the future of healthcare
2020 was the catalyst healthcare needed. Here we discuss how the industry is shifting to a virtual-first model and doubling down on interoperability for the foreseeable future. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2021
ServiceNow, Salesforce deliver vaccine management tech
Salesforce releases Vaccine Cloud, tools that enable tracking and distribution of COVID-19 immunizations. ServiceNow also enters the technology space. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2020
Healthcare supply chains recognized for COVID-19 resilience
Gartner's annual ranking of healthcare supply chain organizations highlights innovative processes and fast thinking. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2020
To prep for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, CIOs turn to data
CIOs should prepare a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan now. Making sure immunization records are digitized and easy to access is a good first step. Continue Reading
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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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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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19 Oct 2020
VA CIO: COVID-19 has accelerated digital projects
In this Q&A, VA CIO James Gfrerer describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed his priorities for and his approach to digital transformation projects. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
Nvidia brings federated learning to COVID-19 patient data
Researchers from 20 healthcare institutions built an AI model to predict the supplemental oxygen needs for COVID-19 patients. And they did so without ever sharing patient data. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2020
SAP Digital Boardroom helps Parkland Health manage pandemic
Parkland Health managed a surge of cases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic by using data analytics based on SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Digital Boardroom. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2020
Epic digitizes ranking process for elective procedures
As healthcare systems began to bring patients back in for elective procedures, they encountered new challenges and cumbersome processes. EHR vendor Epic helped ease that burden. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2020
Growth of AI in clinical decision support still slow
The COVID-19 pandemic has given some healthcare technologies a boost. AI in clinical decision support isn't one of them, according to experts. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Oracle builds CoVPN volunteer screening tool for NIH
Oracle has developed cloud apps to help healthcare professionals keep track of COVID-19 data including results from clinical trials and lists of volunteers for vaccine trials. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2020
Google Cloud, Harvard release COVID-19 Public Forecasts
Google Cloud, in partnership with the Harvard Global Health Institute, released public models that can predict new COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations 14 days out. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2020
Collective effort required to address health inequities
In this Q&A, CommonSpirit Health's Rich Roth says extensive partner relationships may help healthcare organizations address health inequities. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2020
Azure IoT Connector now readies IoMT data for use
Microsoft is previewing a tool that standardizes IoMT data for the clinical setting. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2020
Care provider uses automated machine learning in healthcare
An assisted living and transitional care provider uses DataRobot to automate the process of building and deploying machine learning models, enabling it to deploy models quickly. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2020
Top 5 predictions on digital future in healthcare post COVID-19
Frost & Sullivan is offering insight on what to expect in the healthcare industry post-pandemic including the acceleration of virtual clinical trials and increased use of AI. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2020
Pandemic will make indelible mark on health IT
Healthcare CIOs will continue investing in digital health tools such as telehealth and patient capacity management after the COVID-19 pandemic. But they may have to do so at a cost. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2020
Hospital IoT highlighted by AI use cases and wearable devices
AI in healthcare can provide patients and doctors with better care and support through prescriptive analytics, wearable devices and illness detection. Continue Reading
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29 May 2020
Healthcare IoT's next steps come into focus
Industry watchers believe healthcare IoT is approaching an inflection point. Channel partners can assist in the next step in developing a strategy for existing data. Continue Reading
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28 May 2020
Pandemic could alter healthcare CIO terrain
Harris Health System CIO David Chou talks about how COVID-19 has changed the healthcare CIO's technology strategy -- and why it could change the role itself. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
COVID-19 crisis reveals need for better healthcare analytics
The need for better analytics in the healthcare industry is being demonstrated during the COVID-19 crisis. SAS analytics users discussed the problem at the vendor's virtual conference. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 May 2020
TailorMed platform helps offset costs for patients, providers
A platform from TailorMed helps healthcare systems quickly identify potential financial assistance for patients. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2020
Contact tracing tools break into the healthcare sector
Contact tracing has been used by public health agencies for years. With COVID-19, the methodology is breaking out of the public health sector and into healthcare. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2020
Pandemic crystallizes the need for remote healthcare
COVID-19 will change the way healthcare operates, according to a report from consultancy Frost & Sullivan. But permanent change will require a CIO's deft hands. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2020
Healthcare tech shifts in lockstep with pandemic
Building out healthcare tech during a pandemic puts the focus on getting patients treated and discharged -- quickly. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Mar 2020
Pandemic drives demand for 3D-printed medical parts
Formlabs has begun 3D printing nasal swabs to help health systems combat the COVID-19 crisis. Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2020
CTA targets AI in healthcare with an AI standard
A team of more than 50 companies is working together to develop AI standards for healthcare. A recent effort was accredited by the American National Standards Institute. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2020
Telehealth visits could reach tipping point in 2020
Telehealth visits are poised to grow in popularity thanks to advances in mobile technology and better reimbursement models. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2020
Microsoft launches AI for Health initiative
Microsoft's new health AI initiative may do some good for partner nonprofit and academic healthcare groups, but it may raise some data privacy concerns as well. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
RPA in payroll automates finance processes for NYP hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the largest hospitals in the U.S., looked to WorkFusion to automate some payroll processes, including filling out missed punch forms. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2020
Clearwave launches patient check-in tablet app
Patients can check in, make payments and input personal and demographic information via tablets with Clearwave Connect, the company's third patient check-in tool. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2020
Google Health's AI breast cancer screening tool stirs debate
New research from Google Health shines a light on the controversy for AI in cancer screening within the healthcare community. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2020
The uses of AI in medical imaging
Medical imaging is being deployed with the assistance of AI in order to reduce the strain on medical professionals and hopefully improve patient care. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
New Microsoft Office 365 features relevant to healthcare organizations
At the 2019 Ignite conference, Microsoft announced several new innovations to Microsoft Office 365, many of which can benefit healthcare organizations and clinical staff. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2019
Healthcare 2020 trends emphasize virtual, holistic patient care
Forrester Research and Frost & Sullivan say telehealth and social determinants of health data analytics platforms will gain ground in 2020. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2019
Mayo Clinic Platform headed up by former healthcare CIO
Longtime Boston-based health IT expert John Halamka will move on from his role at Beth Israel Lahey Health for a new role leading Mayo Clinic's digital healthcare effort. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2019
Philips NICU rooms reimagined for comfortable, collaborative care
Philips Research wants to modernize NICU rooms. Central to the redesign is a collaborative dashboard that quickly puts information at the fingertips of clinicians and families. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2019
Philips Research brings AI, AR to healthcare
Scientists at Philips Research North America are applying AI and augmented reality to healthcare -- tools they hope will be game changers for clinicians and patients. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2019
Ransomware attacks on hospitals will worsen if security doesn't improve
Ransomware attacks are insidious. Experts urged healthcare CIOs to invest in proactive security measures to combat the growing threat. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2019
Adoption of AI in healthcare grows quickly, survey finds
The adoption of AI in healthcare is continuing to grow as the technology becomes more refined. Healthcare organizations are expecting to see returns in their AI investments. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2019
MyHealthDirect deal is a push for a seamless patient experience
Experian's acquisition of MyHealthDirect is a step toward a better patient experience by providing real-time scheduling services across the continuum of care. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2019
With the onset of value-based care, machine learning is making its mark
CMO David Nace talks about Innovaccer's risk model to predict the future cost of one person's care and explains why that's useful in the shift to value-based care. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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06 Nov 2018
Anthem data breach settlement points to larger data access
An expert says the biggest lesson to take away from Anthem healthcare's $16 million HIPAA settlement is the need to control who has access to internal systems and patient data. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2018
The present and future use of AI in healthcare
The use of AI and machine learning in healthcare has already changed the way some clinical and administrative processes are handled, and it could help reinvent how care is provided. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2018
New Wisconsin PDMP receives up to 35,000 daily queries
The Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, implemented in the state since last year, features data analysis capabilities, as well as a customizable platform. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2018
The benefits and drawbacks of cloud ERP systems for healthcare
Is moving to cloud ERP good for your healthcare organizations? Experts tackle just that question and weigh in on issues such as security and compliance. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Three major opportunities emerging for AI in medical imaging
New opportunities for AI in medical imaging are emerging in image analysis, smart medical image processes and smart medical imaging machines, industry analysts say. Continue Reading