Artificial intelligence shows promise in detecting lung cancer
Northwestern University and Google have partnered to use AI technology to spot cancer earlier. Powered by WPeMatico
HIMSS Insights: Digital Transformation
With HIMSS Insights eBook issue 7.5, we look at the digital transformation in healthcare from different angles: healthcare providers, health insurers, pharma/pharmacy, and healthcare systems. Download your copy of the eBook for free today to access the most insightful content and news. Powered by WPeMatico
Verato, AdVault partner on cloud-based patient matching platform
The partnership aims to expand secure identity matching so care teams have seamless access to medical records. Powered by WPeMatico
CFOs plan more active role in healthcare digital transformation
That’s according to a new Black Book survey of nearly 1,600 hospital and health system CFOs and other executives, which also indicated healthcare finance technologies will be tied to optimized financial processes. Powered by WPeMatico
CISOs report cyberattacks on the rise in healthcare
According to a new study by Carbon Black, two thirds of surveyed healthcare organizations said cyberattacks have become more sophisticated over the past year. Powered by WPeMatico
WEDI comments on CMS and ONC proposed rules for provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act
WEDI commends the work undertaken to advance interoperability but feels the proposed timeline is insufficient for provider adoption and implementation and EHR vendor development. Powered by WPeMatico
Patient follow-up rate at mental health network soars with care coordination tech
For Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network, higher follow-up rates mean fewer patients retiring to the hospital after discharge, meaning a reduction in avoidable emergency department admissions and readmission, ultimately saving the hospital money and other clinical staff resources as well. Powered by WPeMatico
Managing population health with analytics and social determinants of health
Knowing more about a patient than ever before means healthcare providers are in a position to better serve high-risk populations. Powered by WPeMatico
Precision medicine player joins Biden Cancer Initiative aiming to improve clinical trials access
Precision medicine and clinical trial matching specialist Massive Bio is partnering with the initiative. Massive Bio’s precision medicine approach is based on a genetic understanding of the patient, allowing doctors to better select treatments most likely to help those patients. Powered by WPeMatico
As cybersecurity threats change, so must hospitals
A new assessment of cybersecurity threats highlights consumers’ growing role and predicts things will get worse before they get better. Powered by WPeMatico