Why New Zealand is easing ICT System expansion
Te Whatu Ora recently disclosed the state of the health system’s digital assets to the new Health Minister. Powered by WPeMatico
RPM strategies for moving from discharge to hospital-at-home care
Cindy Gaines, RN, chief clinical transformation officer at Lumeon, explains why making the home another part of the care continuum is so crucial – and discusses the technologies that can make it happen. Powered by WPeMatico
Microsoft life sciences leader on what makes for successful disruptors
Market forces shape health tech innovation, but the most transformative startups have a keen understanding of adoption patterns and change management at the organizational level, says Sally Ann Frank in advance of her HIMSS24 presentation. Powered by WPeMatico
OIG flags active medication list issues in VA EHR
Three draft publications address pharmacy-related patient safety issues, as well as continued challenges with appointment scheduling, in the Oracle Health electronic health record, says David Case, OIG deputy inspector general. Powered by WPeMatico
HIMSSCast: Maintaining and optimizing EHRs: Long-term strategies
When is it time to optimize an EHR? Where is the best place to start? Who should be involved? Peyman Zand, chief strategy officer at consulting firm CereCore and a former provider CIO, has the answers to these questions and many more. Powered by WPeMatico
How generative AI can help address the critical nursing shortage
The healthcare workforce should prepare for a “once-in-a-century revolution,” a labor law expert says, with artificial intelligence poised to directly impact the way nurses and other healthcare professionals do their jobs. Powered by WPeMatico
Most vendors now using APIs to expand EHR functionality, says ONC
The agency’s national survey of digital health companies shows that 73% use standards-based application programming interfaces when integrating with electronic health records, with a majority using the FHIR standard. Powered by WPeMatico
Te Toka Tumai Auckland rolling out FHIR-ed-up PAS and more briefs
Also, WA Country Health Service is looking for a technology provider for its Virtual Care service. Powered by WPeMatico
AIIMS Delhi unveils new oncology AI for early cancer detection more AI briefs from India
Also, Aster CMI Hospital’s Neurology Department has developed a new AI solution for detecting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Powered by WPeMatico
AI-enabled digital health tech catches mild cognitive impairment early
Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone, a practicing neurologist and cofounder of Linus Health, offers an in-depth look at his company’s digital replacement for a longtime paper test that helps assess risk of dementia and stroke. Powered by WPeMatico