Healthcare IT management and organization
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News
17 Mar 2022
Snowflake brings data cloud to healthcare and life sciences
Snowflake is continuing to build out its industry vertical platform offerings, helping users in different market segments collect, share and analyze data. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2022
Databricks extends data lakehouse platform to healthcare
Healthcare data exists in widely varying formats. Getting it into a data lake where it can be used for analytics and machine learning is a challenge Databricks is looking to meet. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2022
Databricks extends data lakehouse platform to healthcare
Healthcare data exists in widely varying formats. Getting it into a data lake where it can be used for analytics and machine learning is a challenge Databricks is looking to meet. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2022
IBM offloads Watson Health business data, analytics
IBM Watson Health assets acquired by Francisco Partners include extensive data sets and software, marking an end to IBM's efforts in the healthcare tech industry. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2021
Predictive analytics in healthcare: 12 valuable use cases
Predictive analytics' increasingly invasive presence in a host of healthcare applications yields more personalized patient care, earlier interventions and reduced hospital costs. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2021
Medical devices at risk from Siemens Nucleus vulnerabilities
Thirteen bugs, including a critical security flaw, have been patched in the Siemens Nucleus TCP/IP stack, a vital component for millions of connected medical devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Oct 2021
How DataOps can improve healthcare outcomes
DataOps is more than just DevOps for data. It's a set of data orchestration, operations and management tools and principles that help organizations improve data pipelines. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Jul 2021
4 healthcare risk management tips for secure cloud migration
From improving the security posture and updating threat modeling to securing cloud data, learn about four risk management tips for healthcare organizations migrating to cloud. Continue Reading
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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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Feature
14 May 2021
Qlik analytics, DataRobot modeling fuel healthcare change
Using Qlik's business intelligence capabilities and predictive modeling from DataRobot, an England-based healthcare organization is overhauling the way it addresses patient care. Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2021
IT automation helps healthcare companies adjust to pandemic
COVID-19 forced most businesses to upgrade their technology but adding IT automation to accommodate the growth in virtual services was most critical in the healthcare industry. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2021
Healthcare security services firms tackle ransomware spike
As healthcare organizations face an onslaught of ransomware attacks, channel partners can assist with security initiatives such as zero-trust architectures to prevent breaches. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2021
CIOs use data, tech to tackle racial disparities in healthcare
CIOs are looking at data and democratizing technology to help health systems address racial and economic disparities that COVID-19 made impossible to ignore. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2021
Real-time customer experience in healthcare is on the horizon
Forrester's chief business technology officer explains how tools that capture data in real time can help healthcare organizations improve customer experience in a post-pandemic future. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2021
Digital healthcare top priority for CIOs in 2021
In 2021, CIOs will not only focus on providing greater access to healthcare but more equitable access. Digital tools will play a key role. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Dec 2020
5 best practices to consider when implementing telehealth
The pandemic has rapidly accelerated the adoption of telehealth services and with these best practices, clinics and medical practices can ensure the implementation is a success. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2020
Seamless Exchange a next step for Cerner interoperability
Cerner recently unveiled Seamless Exchange, a new interoperability tool that deduplicates and reconciles external data with the Cerner EHR. Continue Reading
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News
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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Guest Post
09 Oct 2020
3 COVID-19 health system investments for better ROI, patient UX
Companies should consider robotic process automation, integrated telehealth and migrating from legacy systems to help lower costs and improve ROI and patient experiences. 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
14 Aug 2020
Healthcare IoT security risks and what to do about them
Healthcare IT and security administrators must understand the evolving challenges of protecting healthcare IoT devices and data to keep patients safe. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2020
EHR vendors eye safe data access for third-party health apps
EHR vendors are designing data authorization scopes for third-party health apps. It's a process that hinges on patient trust and requires transparency. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2020
ONC focuses on HIEs for data sharing
Health information exchanges could provide the interoperability backbone between providers and state and public health agencies, making real-time data readily available in times of crisis. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jul 2020
HIMSS21 now slated for August in Las Vegas
The show must go on. On Friday, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's leadership announced that its annual meeting will be an in-person event next summer. HIMSS discussed its ... Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Feature
20 Jul 2020
As virtual care demand exploded, healthcare orgs moved fast
For two healthcare organizations, virtual care will play an integral part of their delivery strategy even after the pandemic ends. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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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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Feature
26 Jun 2020
Telecritical care assists ICUs during a time of crisis
Healthcare leaders discuss their use of telecritical care programs to assist overburdened ICUs within their healthcare systems. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2020
SCL Health expands digital front door with Bright.md
SCL Health's Terri Casterton talked about the organization's experience building a digital front door strategy during the American Telemedicine Association's virtual event. 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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News
28 May 2020
U.K. agency uses Oracle analytics to ID annual savings
Mandated to reduce spending by a billion pounds over five years, a U.K. health agency that supports the national healthcare system used Oracle's BI platform to make it happen. Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
Surge in digital health tools to continue post-pandemic
Four healthcare leaders explain how COVID-19 will help make digital health tools mainstream. Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
Fallout from HIMSS20 cancellation continues
Attendees and exhibitors shared their disappointment with how the HIMSS20 cancellation was handled, including a lack of communication from HIMSS organizers and a lack of available refund options. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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17 Apr 2020
Interoperability rules won't succeed without the CIO
COVID-19 is the crisis at hand, but healthcare CIOs also have to work on complying with new interoperability rules finalized last month. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2020
5 areas healthcare CIOs should focus on during the pandemic
What should CIOs and other IT leaders in healthcare prepare for as they face a pandemic? We've identified five key areas they should be looking out for. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2020
How to get buy-in for healthcare cybersecurity investments
Healthcare CIO Michael Archuleta focuses on FOR -- finances, operations and reputation -- as part of his cybersecurity investment strategy. Continue Reading
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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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News
13 Mar 2020
Health Gorilla updates API to enable orders for coronavirus testing
Current users of Health Gorilla's lab network API can electronically order COVID-19 tests immediately. New users can order tests after signing up for the vendor's web application. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Mar 2020
HIMSS 2020 to go digital as organizers work out logistics
A digital version of the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is happening -- albeit slowly. Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) officials decided to cancel ... Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2020
Stakeholders focus on information blocking in ONC final rule
Healthcare stakeholders say the information blocking provision in the long-awaited ONC final rule is a good step toward greater data sharing. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
09 Mar 2020
HIMSS 2020 Orlando news, trends, analysis and awards
More than 40,000 healthcare professionals attend the HIMSS20 conference to learn about the latest developments in digital health transformation and regulations. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2020
HIMSS 2020 canceled due to coronavirus
On Monday, President Trump was slated to speak at HIMSS 2020. On Thursday, the health IT event was canceled for the first time in 58 years due to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Mar 2020
A list of vendors that have withdrawn from HIMSS 2020 conference
*The HIMSS 2020 conference has been cancelled. The details of the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition are changing daily. Citing coronavirus concerns, some vendors have decided to ... Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2020
At HIMSS conference, coronavirus threatens to eclipse Trump's talk
President Trump will likely talk about patient empowerment and interoperability at HIMSS 2020 -- all set against a backdrop of growing concern over the coronavirus. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Mar 2020
Trump to speak at HIMSS 2020 conference
U.S. President Donald Trump will be a 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition conference speaker. Karen Groppe, HIMSS senior director of strategic communications, announced the news ... 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 Feb 2020
Healthcare CIO Marc Probst on embracing change
Intermountain Healthcare CIO Marc Probst, the 2019 CHIME-HIMSS John E. Gall Jr. CIO of the Year, provided a simple piece of advice to health IT leaders: Pay attention. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jan 2020
Marc Probst named CIO of the year by CHIME, HIMSS
Intermountain Healthcare CIO Marc Probst is being recognized as CIO of the year by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and the Healthcare Information and Management ... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2020
SecureLink for Healthcare targets vendor access management
SecureLink for Healthcare is designed for helping health systems like UMass Memorial Health Care manage vendor access to their networks. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Feature
20 Dec 2019
3 healthcare CIOs on what they think 2020 will bring
Healthcare CIOs at Boston Medical Center, SCL Health and Northwell Health share what's on their agenda for 2020, as well as what they're taking away from 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2019
Ransomware tops list of healthcare cybersecurity threats in 2019
Healthcare CIOs should get ready for a vigorous privacy debate and prepare for more destructive cyberattacks in the coming year, according to experts. 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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News
19 Nov 2019
Healthcare innovation leader talks future of health IT
The health IT expert predicts that machine learning and ambient listening will be among the important emerging technologies affecting healthcare in 2020. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2019
Digital transformation projects are an opportunity for healthcare CIOs
Geisinger Health System CIO John Kravitz gives advice on how healthcare CIOs can lead a digital transformation project within their own organizations. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2019
3 health IT leaders on takeaways from 2019 CHIME Fall CIO Forum
Healthcare CIOs said the struggle between innovation and keeping the lights on and developing tools for patient data were top of mind at the 2019 CHIME Fall CIO Forum. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Oct 2019
Sharing health data gets easier, but also presents new challenges
Sharing health data has never been easier thanks, in part, to EHR vendors and nonprofit organizations like CommonWell Health Alliance. But now there's a new problem: too much data. 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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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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News
03 Oct 2019
VA's CIO says DevOps is a game changer in digital transformation
James Gfrerer inherited an enormous digital transformation project when he became CIO of Veterans Affairs. He believes the DevOps methodology has been critical to his efforts. 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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Tip
05 Sep 2019
Telehealth technology improves healthcare access for rural areas
Rural communities often suffer from a lack of healthcare access, and nursing homes in these areas are doubly at risk. Telehealth brings needed services to these vulnerable populations. 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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News
09 Aug 2019
Before partnering with tech giants, healthcare CIOs should look within
To partner with tech giants or not to partner with tech giants? Gartner analyst Laura Craft offers advice on how healthcare CIOs can think through that question. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Tech panel highlights digital healthcare products, platforms
From an electronic stethoscope to a voice technology platform, six startups presented their products at the 11th annual mHealth & Telehealth World Summit in Boston. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Healthcare CIOs straddle fee-for-service, value-based care
For health systems with one foot in a fee-for-service model and the other in value-based care, reimbursement for services can get tricky. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Blog Post
02 Jul 2019
After sudden departure, CMS says it's 'committed' to CHIO role
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it is committed to the role of federal chief health informatics officer, despite the sudden departure of its first appointment. Mark Roche, M.D., ... Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
Potential for AI tools in healthcare lies in the long game
AI in healthcare has the potential to help relieve physicians of mundane tasks, and the potential for greater cognitive capabilities down the road. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2019
Nexera launches self-assessment for hospital supply chain
Nexera's free Hospital Supply Chain Performance Self-Assessment tool will help supply chain and CQO professionals evaluate and improve supply chain processes. 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
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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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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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
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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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
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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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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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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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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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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Feature
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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Feature
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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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