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Ex NSW Health ICT director joins Hills Health and more briefs
by Adam Ang on December 8, 2023 at 2:16 amAlso, Mercy Health is modernising its recruitment and people management.
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One early adopter’s tips for AI deployment success
by mike.miliard@medtechmedia.com; Twitter: @MikeMiliardHITN (Mike Miliard) on December 7, 2023 at 4:13 pmDr. Luis Ahumada of John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital previews his session at next week’s HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum – describing how the health system has made strides with advanced data analytics models that fit with clinical workflows.
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Big health systems making hay with genAI, says KLAS
by Andrea Fox on December 7, 2023 at 3:53 pmThough adoption is still limited among smaller healthcare providers, more large hospital systems are embracing new generative artificial intelligence tools from their EHR vendors, according to new research from the Arch Collaborative.
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How AI can improve patient experience and patient engagement
by Bill Siwicki on December 7, 2023 at 3:47 pmA healthcare consultant discusses how automation is enabling more tailored engagement that can help patients better adhere to their care plans and deliver a more personalized care experience in general.
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Roundup: Experian Health acquires Wave HDC, Accenture buys cloud team
by Andrea Fox on December 6, 2023 at 4:09 pmPlus: HFMA and FinThrive release RCM modernization assessment tool, a peer-reviewed adoption model for healthcare providers.
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Evara Health is tackling chronic conditions and saving lives with RPM
by Bill Siwicki on December 6, 2023 at 3:38 pmThe FQHC has seen significant improvements in blood pressure and A1c numbers across the patient population enrolled in its remote patient monitoring program.
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Russian national pleads guilty in Trickbot malware case
by Andrea Fox on December 5, 2023 at 4:59 pmAccording to court documents and public reporting, Vladimir Dunaev provided specialized services and technical abilities in furtherance of the Trickbot scheme.
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Epic integrates Qualtrics patients’ experience data
by Andrea Fox on December 5, 2023 at 4:31 pmThrough a new partnership, providers and frontline staff can get Qualtrics patient experience insights via Epic electronic health records.
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Singaporean health chiefs embrace digital health to tackle staff shortage: report
by Adam Ang on December 5, 2023 at 6:18 amThey are also committed to investing in AI technologies in the long run.
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Tips to manage safe pixel tracking
by Neil Versel on December 5, 2023 at 2:31 amSome healthcare organizations use homegrown tracking technologies to avoid third-party disclosures of protected information, but all have to understand if their practices comply with applicable privacy laws, says Betsy Hodge, partner at Akerman.
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Fred Hutch Cancer Center clinical network breached
by Andrea Fox on December 4, 2023 at 8:02 pmThe organization reported that it detected intrusion over the Thanksgiving holiday. All clinics and the MyChart patient portal are operating.
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CISA launches Secure by Design Alerts
by Andrea Fox on December 4, 2023 at 3:58 pm“When we see a vulnerability or intrusion campaign that could have been reasonably avoided if the software manufacturer had aligned to secure by design principles, we’ll call it out,” writes CISA cybersecurity leaders Eric Goldstein and Bob Lord.
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Nuance unveils advanced PowerScribe AI features at RSNA
by Andrea Fox on December 1, 2023 at 6:37 pmThe company says it has added expanded capabilities for its radiology generative AI co-copilot to help further alleviate clinician burnout.
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2024 outlook: Experts on the hot topics that will shape health IT in the year ahead
by Bill Siwicki on December 1, 2023 at 4:44 pmFrom generative AI to intelligent automation to cybersecurity, they discuss what CIOs and IT leaders should stay focused on as the healthcare industry continues to evolve.
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MENA healthcare leaders wanted for HIMSS Middle East Community
by Rachel McArthur on December 1, 2023 at 9:16 amMarking its two-year anniversary this month, the HIMSS Middle East chapter is expanding, with strategic plans in place to contribute towards advancing regional healthcare ecosystems.
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Murrumbidgee LHD’s ‘virtual hubs’ and e-prescribing pilots and more briefs
by Adam Ang on December 1, 2023 at 7:33 amAlso, the South Metropolitan Health Service is set to implement Magentus’ oncology IMS.
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Australia ‘unprepared’ to handle risks of AI-powered health system
by Adam Ang on December 1, 2023 at 7:26 amThe Australian Alliance for AI in Healthcare has just updated its national policy roadmap for AI in healthcare.
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Cigna-Humana merger rumors swirl
by Andrea Fox on November 30, 2023 at 4:25 pmWhile Cigna has been rebuffed for acquisitions in the past due to antitrust concerns, experts say a potential deal between the two private payers has some legs this time.
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Patient portal opens new entry points to care at Lurie Children’s Hospital
by Bill Siwicki on November 30, 2023 at 4:01 pmToday, 91% of patients have logged into their account within three months of an encounter, says its VP of digital health, showing the results that “actively engaging” can accomplish, especially for Medicaid patients.
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Analytics and risk management saves Franciscan Alliance $2.2M
by Andrea Fox on November 29, 2023 at 3:32 pmThe Midwest health system unified patient records, integrating clinical and claims data, and used analytics to help manage care quality and risk.