How Health Systems Can Develop & Retain Cybersecurity Staff
With the healthcare industry at increased risk of cyberattacks, it is essential to develop a cybersecurity staff with a strong skill set.
AI Model Passively Detects Cardiac Arrest through Smart Speakers
The AI tool had a sensitivity of 97.24%.
Unsecure Database Leak Could Put Thousands of Patients At Risk of Attack
The data were stored on an open and unsecured database that can be accessed by anyone.
Hack Results in Data Breach at UMass Memorial Community Healthlink
An unauthorized individual gained access to two employees’ email accounts.
New Fertility Tracker Links Physiological Data Points with Algorithm
A new fertility tracking device aims to help women determine the most fertile days of their cycle.
Changes to Lab Test Ordering in EHR Could Decrease Overtesting
The solution led to a 97.3% reduction in the number of gamma glutamyl transferase tests ordered.
The ATA Is Seeking Comments for Ocular Telehealth-Diabetic Retinopathy Guidelines
Ocular telehealth programs could help address the health and financial complications associated with diabetic retinopathy.
Google and Sanofi Announce Innovation Lab to Transform Healthcare Delivery
The collaboration could give patients more control over their health and accelerate the discovery of new therapies.
As IBM Moves Forward, Study Finds Promise in Watson Health Decision-Making
Physicians changed their treatment decisions in 13.6% of cases thanks to Watson for Oncology.
Physician Burnout Is Affecting Patient Care
80% of respondents said when their provider is burnt out, the quality of their care decreases.
Sequoia Project Says TEFCA Must Avoid Disruption, Duplication
The group says TEFCA could force major change in existing exchanges.
Mount Sinai & LabCorp to Launch Digital Pathology Center
The center will implement a Philips pathology solution to improve patient care.
Bipartisan Bill Calls for Protection of Personal Health Data
It would create the National Task Force on Data Protection, which would evaluate and provide input to address cybersecurity risks and privacy concerns.
3 Trends Plaguing Healthcare Cybersecurity & How to Fight Them
To minimize risk, health IT teams must be aware of new methods being used to infiltrate networks.
CMS e-Prescribing Update Would Allow Physicians to Complete Prior Authorizations Online
This could reduce administrative burden for clinicians.
Machine Learning Accurate in Identifying Patients at Risk of Developing Psychosis
The method could lead to preventive treatment and delay the occurrence of psychosis.
IoT, Distributed Ledger Can Speed Up Health Data Sharing
A new study suggests the model can benefit rehabilitation, fitness and labor health protections.
Mental Health Apps: Do They Work? Are They Safe?
An analysis of the evidence for these increasingly popular mHealth apps.
Allscripts Acquires ZappRx for Undisclosed Amount
Allscripts’ payer and life sciences business unit is focused on specialty prescribing.
Executive Voices: Trent Haywood, M.D., J.D., CMO of BCBSA
Haywood is leveraging technology to address community-level health needs.
Podcast: When a Startup Goes Bust, Pt. 2
Data Book details the demise of a dotcom startup and offers lessons for healthcare innovators.
AI Tool Identifies, Locates Aneurysms from Brain Scans
The model increased the clinicians’ accuracy by 0.038.
BlackThorn Therapeutics Raises $76M, Boosting AI Drug Development for Behavioral Health
The company aims to improve precision medicine and its effects on patients.
Uber Health and Carisk Partner to Offer Rides to Injured Workers
The companies claim the partnership will limit the number of missed medical appointments.
Automated RCM Startup Nym Raises $6M
Why one investor says Nym provides a much-needed “missing link” to healthcare.
FDA Picks IBM, Walmart & Others for Blockchain Medication-Tracking Program
The companies, along with Merck & KPMG, will help develop a legally mandated interoperable prescription-monitoring network.
Executive Voices: Karen Murphy, Ph.D., R.N., Chief Innovation Officer of Geisinger
Innovative payment models and solutions can help rural communities receive higher-quality care.
How Important Is Protecting Patient PHI to Your Vendors?
3 steps that health systems can take to ensure their business associates are compliant.
Healing the Healers: Giving Physicians Room to Breathe
Technology can help fight physician burnout.
5 Ways Telehealth Can Improve Health System Performance
Patients want telemedicine services. Is your health system answering the call?
