Prolonged understaffing in clinical laboratories threatens to compromise patient care, but deployment of automation and artificial intelligence technologies could offer a lifeline to burned out lab workers. Powered by WPeMatico
Patients can now release all their electronic health data to apps of their choice through TEFCA’s record location services, and understand if the data exchange they authorize is protected under HIPAA. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — “We’ve just been living through my worst nightmare.” — Anthony Fauci, MD, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recounting the early days of the COVID pandemic. “If people don’t trust… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Looking for an election-year healthcare issue that could bring the two major political parties together? Think there is no such thing? Think again. A public opinion survey conducted last summer by the University of California… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — A frequent concern among clinicians new to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is the risk of malpractice. This fear often arises from equating POCUS with radiology-performed ultrasounds. Many worry that their image quality and… Powered by WPeMatico
OneBlood has been hit by ransomware, resulting in a massive disruption to patient care. AHA urges health systems and hospitals nationwide to review contingency plans for blood supplies. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Community pharmacies are facing an existential crisis. According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, there are 2,200 fewer retail pharmacies in the country than there were in 2020. Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid… Powered by WPeMatico
A comprehensive look at the market by Shahab Vagefi, managing director in Thomas H. Lee Partners’ healthcare vertical who specializes in healthcare information technology. Powered by WPeMatico
