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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
30 Oct 2020
LiveProcess emergency management aids California county
A regional coalition of hospitals, nursing facilities and other major healthcare centers uses one platform for key emergency management and communications. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2020
To combat COVID-19, healthcare IT experts use what they have
Two healthcare systems share how they met the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. One lesson learned? Squeeze more value out of existing technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Sep 2020
Finding a new HHS CIO means navigating tricky waters
When HHS launches its CIO search, it will look for someone who is both politically savvy and technically skilled, an executive search consultant said. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2020
Mount Sinai CIO: IT vision is unchanged despite pandemic
Kristin Myers talks about transitioning to the role of Mount Sinai CIO in the middle of a pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Intermountain Healthcare relies on virtual hiring to fill CIO role
Intermountain Healthcare is relying on virtual hiring and onboarding processes to bring on a new healthcare CIO. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2020
CIO on reopening healthcare systems for nonemergency care
CIO Aaron Miri said as healthcare systems reopen for non-COVID-19 care, CIOs will focus on EHRs and bringing a remote workforce back in. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2020
Lessons learned from COVID-19 could help with next pandemic
In this Q&A, Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine CIO Cletis Earle talks COVID-19 misinformation, telehealth and next steps. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2020
Pandemic ushers in virtual rounds at one health system
Nemours Children's Health System combined its telehealth platform with remote monitoring capabilities to launch a virtual rounds initiative. It's helped in ways the organization didn't imagine. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Mar 2020
CIOs should plan for a spike in healthcare cyberattacks
COVID-19 is introducing new weaknesses to healthcare systems and providing new opportunities for cybercriminals. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2020
Chief digital officers are now healthcare innovators
Two major health systems hired chief digital officers recently. Analysts say the decision could signal a shift in how healthcare organizations are tackling innovation. 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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Feature
04 Oct 2019
In healthcare, a strong change management plan starts with buy-in
A successful change management strategy should include creating a group to mitigate inevitable technology implementation pain points, according to healthcare leaders. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Sep 2019
Healthcare transformation officers turn innovation into strategy
Three healthcare executives charged with the role of transformation give specific examples of how they enacted change. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
AI, blockchain top healthcare CIO's list of emerging tech
In this Q&A, veteran healthcare CIO Geoffrey Brown talks about how his role has evolved, as well as why he's keeping an eye on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Aug 2019
Chief transformation officer takes digital one step further
You've heard of the chief digital officer, but what about the chief transformation officer? The title is gaining ground in healthcare and may suggest a digital maturity. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2019
6 steps to better third-party risk management
The American Medical Collection Agency data breach exposed the hazard of dealing with service providers. Here are six steps on how to better manage third-party vendors. 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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Feature
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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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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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 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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Feature
10 Sep 2018
Healthcare command center aims to simplify healthcare access
By creating a centralized hub to coordinate patient care, Ascension hopes to simplify healthcare access for patients and expedite provider access to patients. Continue Reading
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31 May 2018
Physician burnout targeted by health IT, wellness vendors
Industry consolidation, tech reporting mandates, heavy workloads and 'EHR fatigue' are causing high levels of stress and work dissatisfaction among healthcare professionals, experts say. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2018
As digital healthcare expands, tough questions arise
Indu Subaiya, M.D., talks about digital transformation, the intersection of healthcare and consumer tech and how directing short films has informed her work in health IT. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2016
Benefits of single sign-on in healthcare
Does your healthcare organization understand the benefits of single sign-on products? Learn how healthcare professionals quickly log on to multiple applications without much hassle. Continue Reading
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Guide
24 Sep 2015
A last-minute guide to the ICD-9 to ICD-10 transition
The ICD-9 to ICD-10 transition has been a long time coming in the U.S. This guide examines the increase in codes and what providers did to prepare. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2015
SERMO more than a social network for doctors
SERMO, a social network exclusively for physicians, is a place for docs to hang out in cyberspace, but also to seek out and share medical opinions and diagnoses. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2015
The top six priorities of a new healthcare CIO
Assessing performance strengths and identifying any gaps should be part of a healthcare CIO's plan of attack when joining a new organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2014
Next wave of physician crowdsourcing in healthcare: Treating patients?
Crowdsourcing physicians' opinions online may be the future of patient care, but not before liability and reimbursement issues are settled. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2013
Copy and paste functions in EHRs have worth beyond medical upcoding
Use of the copy and paste functions in EHRs remains controversial, but it may not simply be a tool for medical upcoding. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2012
Nurses have an important role to play during technology implementation
Nurses aren't always involved in technology implementation, but some say IT initiatives go smoothly when nurses take an active role. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 May 2012
Strategies for a smooth telemedicine project implementation
Planning and implementing a telemedicine project involves the right people, the right technology, and workflow analysis. Here's where to start. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2011
Developing a virtualized environment no easy task in health care
Providers considering a virtualized environment must know which platforms their EHR vendors support. They likely will need the expertise and resources to manage multiple systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2010
CIOs chime in about health IT workforce shortage
Staff who can help implement electronic health records and who understand clinical software systems are hard to find, executives say. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2010
After EHR system implementation, maintenance, service questions remain
Once an EHR system is installed, attention turns to maintenance, service and support. Using an IT service provider for such tasks may be the best bet for small practices. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2010
Health information exchanges key to connecting hospitals, providers
Using health information exchanges helps bring hospitals, providers, patients and even rival institutions together, three CIOs suggest in a panel discussion at HIMSS10. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2009
Tiered storage, SANs essential for electronic health records, images
Image and electronic health record data storage are a long-term problem for health care IT administrators. Tiered storage and SANs can help prioritize management. Continue Reading