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The White House has issued a national strategy and authorities are going after bad actors. But federal officials are asking questions about what health systems are doing to protect themselves.

Doctors and health systems will offer better care if they connect with patients and patients feel like their concerns are being heard.

The Massachusetts healthcare technology company has introduced new tools aimed at patients and measuring their satisfaction. Paul Brient of athenahealth talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about engaging patients.

Consumers are seeing more ease and convenience in other aspects of their lives, and they want it from health systems, according to Mona Baset of Intermountain Health.

Artificial intelligence dominated the health technology conference, but it wasn’t the only fascinating topic of discussion.

At the HIMSS Conference, healthcare leaders urged those developing digital solutions to make sure they aren’t just accessible to the affluent. And they stressed that health equity is everyone’s responsibility.

He talks about how machine learning improved patient care and the hospital's financial performance, and offers a few tips for health systems.

The West Virginia University Health System has added a host of small hospitals to its system. Kimberly Clarke of WVU Medicine says technology is the key to leveling the playing field.

A survey of leaders indicated most said they weren’t very satisfied with the technology they are offering patients.

Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., described the damage to the country’s health system and asked leaders for their support.

During a spirited panel discussion, some high-profile leaders talked about the deficiencies in healthcare that won’t be mended by the latest high-tech solutions.

A panel at the HIMSS conference says artificial intelligence will be used to produce more sophisticated malware and phishing. But AI offers new potential in protecting organizations.

More leaders are pursuing concrete plans to close disparities, Wolf said, and offering more digital health options is a critical element in expanding access to underserved groups.

David Higginson, the chief innovation officer, explains how machine learning is detecting children with malnutrition and helping the health system financially.

As millions of Americans are discovering artificial intelligence, healthcare leaders say AI could save countless lives. But there are difficult ethical questions that need to be confronted.

The two companies announced the expansion of their work together, and a few hospitals are already using a new solution involving artificial intelligence.

Hospitals and health systems need good response plans for cybersecurity incidents, and that includes notifying insurers and testing response plans.

Organizations are struggling to find and keep skilled cybersecurity pros, and that’s emerging as a top concern of health IT leaders.

Healthcare leaders see great promise and significant challenges with the use of artificial intelligence. But expect AI to be used more and more.

As the big annual healthcare technology event begins today, here’s a rundown of some of the highlights and big themes.

The HIMSS 2023 Conference is bringing tens of thousands of people to Chicago, and here are a few suggestions on learning, dining, and one mistake to avoid.

The conference highlighted exciting opportunities for technology to dramatically improve healthcare, along with some formidable obstacles. Here are nine key takeaways from a memorable week.

Businesses are going to have more diverse workforces if they want to survive. But they key is giving women and members of minority groups a seat at the table.

Evelyn Terrell, director of telehealth at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, outlines ways to ensure telehealth programs aren’t leaving patients behind.

Many breaches aren’t discovered until months after the fact, and ‘double extortion’ is a growing threat, experts said at the HIMSS Conference.

Baligh Yehia, an Ascension executive, explains how the system surveyed patients about their unmet needs, and then worked to help them.

People could lose access to care in areas that are already underserved, says Diane Swonk, chief economist of Grant Thornton.

At a panel moderated by Scott Pelley of ’60 Minutes,’ three top experts said healthcare leaders must show their workers they are truly valued. Otherwise, expect the worker shortage to get worse.

In an overview of the state of healthcare, leading experts talked about what needs to happen from the perspectives of providers, doctors, patients and payers.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, stressed the importance of sharing data. They also talked about taking action against those who are blocking information.