Social Determinants of Health Play Key Role in New Northwell-NowPow Partnership
The health system’s Medicaid patients may access community resources that could improve their health.
A New Reality in Clinical Care: How XR Could Transform Healthcare
VR and AR aren’t widespread yet, but they could touch everything from medical training to surgery.
Overcoming Disparities in Healthcare Information Through Improved Patient Engagement
How health systems can improve communications and health literacy.
Researchers Identify Top 3 Misdiagnosed Conditions
But tech could help reduce deadly diagnostic errors.
Social Robots Might Improve Psychosocial Interventions, But Results Remain Murky
The technology could improve self-guided health programs.
Making the Case for a Coordinated Medical Record System
A neurosurgeon, entrepreneur and medical records committee veteran explains its definition, rationale and implications.
As Medical Testing Goes Mobile, Risk and Opportunity Rise
The smartphone could be the next vehicle for at-home testing, but health systems and physicians will need to prepare.
Partners HealthCare Biobank Reaches 100,000 Participants, Potentially Improving Outcomes
Physicians can use the data to better understand, treat and prevent diseases.
How to Unburden Patients as They Compare Healthcare Providers
8 ways healthcare decision-making can be simpler for users.
PATH Releases Guidelines for Beneficial, Ethical and Safe Use of AI in Healthcare
The principles claim that AI developers are responsible for the implications of the technology.
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed $100M Telehealth Pilot Program
The program would connect patients in underserved populations have better access to healthcare.
Executive Voices: Wendy Sue Swanson, M.D., MBE, Chief of Digital Innovation at Seattle Children
How to leverage social platforms to improve the doctor-patient relationship.
CHIME Survey: Women Health IT Execs Earn $30K More Than Men
Last year saw a 13% increase in average base salaries for senior healthcare executives.
Price Transparency Executive Order Might Not Hit the Right Notes
David Harlow, J.D., MPH argues that cost data alone won’t help consumers.
Quarterly Payout for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Increases 83%, Highest Ever
New innovations created more entry points for cybercriminals to access personal health information.
Executive Voices: La'Wana Harris, Global Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Why health systems can benefit from being more aware of diversity and inclusion.
Third-Party Vendor Risks Cost Healthcare $23.7B a Year, Report Finds
The industry requires a more cost-effective approach to third-party risk management.
Will Digital Tools Improve LGBTQ Health?
A landmark study by the Trevor Project provides crucial guidance.
Digital Program and mHealth App Could Increase Smoking Cessation
Researchers saw a 64% increase in the odds of quitting.
Cigna Leads GNS Healthcare's $23M Funding Round
The precision medicine company leverages AI to improve personalized treatments and outcomes.
New E-Tattoo Takes ECG, SCG Readings Simultaneously
Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, created a paper-thin device to collect key heart readings wirelessly and continuously.
EHR Vulnerabilities Lead to Severe Harm, Death for Patients
But health systems can improve their EHR systems to mitigate risk.
Machine Learning, EHR Data Help Predict Risk of Patient Violence
Using routinely registered clinical notes could improve patient safety.
ONC Taps Steven Posnack as Deputy National Coordinator
Posnack has an extensive background with ONC and interoperability standards.
Survey: Patients Happier When They Have Health Record Access
Health record availability is linked to more collaborative relationships with physicians, but many patients still lack access.
Patients Are Not Taking Advantage of EHR Portals
The portals can help patients better understand their conditions.
Providers Identify Barriers and Facilitators of mHealth Adoption
While some providers are worried about the technology, past studies have found mHealth apps to be effective.
UCB and Dearhealth Partner to Improve Care Coordination for Patients with Epilepsy
The companies aim to improve patient outcomes and experiences by reducing medical costs.
Executive Voices: Denise Pirrotti Hummel, J.D., CEO of Lead Inclusively
How technology can tackle lagging diversity and inclusion in healthcare.
Machine-Learning Tool Accurately Detects Environmental Enteropathy, Celiac Disease
The tech can speed up the diagnosis process and lead to earlier treatment.
