By Emily Newton – Health care is seeing a period of rapid digitization and hospitals are rushing to embrace EHR and IofT. Some have achieved new efficiency and security standards. At the same time, this movement has made interoperability in health care a larger issue.
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By Kelly Villella-Canton – Over the past year, generative AI – a type of AI technology that can produce high-quality content ranging from images to text to audio – has taken the globe by storm and is already being applied across industries including entertainment, law, finance and healthcare.
By Buff Colchagoff – Much like the memorable journey of John Candy and Steve Martin in the beloved film “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” the path of Health IT’s national networks has been a tale of unexpected twists, turns, and surprising camaraderie.
By Oliver Patterson – In the ever-evolving healthcare sector landscape, communication is the lifeblood that keeps organizations functioning smoothly. Among these vital communication channels, email takes center stage.
By Angela Fitzpatrick – Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations and their business associates continue to increase at an alarming rate, with nearly 500 breaches affecting 500 or more individuals each reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights between January and November 2023.
By Aileen Killen PhD RN CPPS – Maintaining a steady workflow is critical for surgeons and their patients. Preference cards are one of the most common tools to keep surgical teams organized and running smoothly.
By Jim Tate – The integration of AI in healthcare has been a groundbreaking advancement, offering immense potential benefits like improved diagnostics, personalized medicine, and efficient patient care management. However, as with any significant technological shift, it’s essential to scrutinize the associated risks.
By Devin Partida – Electronic health records are increasingly complex. Avenues include centralized patient management systems and remote data collection from at-home medical devices. They amplify data density for healthcare executives, inspiring advances. Vast quantities are essential for diagnostics and treatment research and development with a digital-first focus.
By Ryne Natzke – As the patient experience in healthcare evolves to mirror that of retail industries, it has become more essential for providers to provide patients with engaging and convenient tools throughout the care journey. For example, providers should take steps to ensure patients have clarity about every aspect of their care, including…