Articles by Roberta Mullin

Sorting out AI, ML, DL, and NLP

This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include Zebra Medical Vision, PhysIQ, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Deep Lens, ClosedLoop.ai, Jvion, Aidence, ScreenPoint Medical, Thirona, Surveyor Health & more.

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Studies, Surveys and Reports: What Can We Learn?

Our monthly roundup of surveys and reports from around the industry. Studies and surveys are still focusing on the impact of the pandemic one year later. The delivery of care, virtual and hybrid care, outpatient visits, and the Lown Hospital Index all make it in our list this month.


Health IT Appointments, Hires and Who’s Hiring

Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring and appointments include eHealth Technologies, CathWorks, Availity, Equality Health, Central Logic, Caravan Health, Babylon, MobileSmith Health, AMA, CRISP, HRSA, AZ Health Current, HL7 International, CTIS, Inc., Point-of-Care Partners, & DeliverHealth Solutions.


SHIEC Annual Conference Registration is Open

Starts on August 15th – The countdown is on! The SHIEC Annual Conference will convene in less than 75 days! To ensure the health and safety of everyone present, SHIEC is adopting a “Vaccination Required” approach for all attendees, exhibitors, and staff members.


HIE Rundown – 6-08-21

Your personal health information is moving and being viewed to improve the quality of your healthcare and lower the costs. The job will not be complete until all health records are digital and interoperable. Here’s what’s happening to make that reality.


We’re Talking To Nurses

If you haven’t tuned in to our radio station or checked out our podcast network, here is your chance. Last month was National Nurses Month and our hosts and their guests had lots to talk about. Check out our ongoing Nurses Playlist.


New 2021 Resources for Promoting Interoperability

CMS finalized changes and requirements for the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program for eligible hospitals, critical access hospitals (CAHs), and dual-eligible hospitals attesting to CMS. Requirements and new resources are available for Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program participants for the 2021 reporting period.


Health IT Appointments and Hires

Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring and appointments include MobileSmith Health, Kyruus, UCM Digital Health, Klick Group, Connect America, BioStar Capital, Caravan Health, Xenter, Inc., Rabble Health Inc., TCS Healthcare Technologies, & Edifecs, Inc.


Meet the new CMS Administrator – Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, May 25th. She is now the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, where she will oversee programs including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the HealthCare.gov health insurance marketplace.