Medical Photos Could Increase Satisfaction with Medical Service
Emailing images of surgical wounds could enhance the doctor-patient relationship.
Belong.Life Raises $14M for Cancer mHealth App
Patients and providers can use the platform to learn about recovery and get educational information or emotional support.
Risk Prediction Model Helps Identify Risk of Developing Lung Cancer
Catching lung cancer early could lead to better treatment and management of care.
AI Model Analyzes EHR Data, Identifies Child Leukemia Patients for Studies
The data could help researchers design real-world studies in patients with a range of different cancers.
Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps Over Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Unauthorized parties could wirelessly connect to the device and control insulin delivery.
Podcast: Who Else Hates the Health IT Hype?
Data Book discusses how leaders can ignore noise and embrace effective healthcare technology.
Executive Voices: Michael Hogarth, M.D., Chief Clinical Research Information Officer at UC San Diego Health
Your guide to cutting down the number of clicks in your EHR.
5M Medicare Supplement Records Could Be Exposed to the Public
MedicareSupplement.com is using an unsecure, public database.
FDA Shows Support for Open Data Sharing to Protect Patient Safety
Healthcare information exchange could empower patients to participate in the development and evaluation of med tech.
Nuance Partners with Academic Institution to Advance AI Research
The team hopes to create AI that has positive effects on real-world applications.
AHA Is Concerned ONC Could Stifle the Pace of Innovation
The organization represents the voices of health systems, physicians and caregivers.
Sansoro Health and Datica Merge to Offer Cloud-Based Data Platform
The new company will retain the Datica name in its quest to foster secure data exchange.
Why Collecting Information in the OR Is Vital
Automated data collection can help health systems in more ways than one.
Patients Report Mixed Views on Health-Tech and AI
50% of participants see the tech as a great opportunity, while others see it as a danger.
Executive Voices: Aaron Miri, MBA, CIO of UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School
He’s taking what he learned as a member of HITAC to help UT Health Austin stay ahead of new interoperability standards.
Shorter Rotations Decrease Physician Burnout by 41%, Study Finds
Shorter rotations also resulted in increased job fulfillment among critical care physicians.
Adventist Health to Integrate Cancer Risk Tool Directly into EHR
A new deal between Adventist Health and CancerIQ will make it easier for physicians to identify patients with increased genetic risk of cancer.
Genetic Analysis Reveals Risk of Diseases Among Ethnic Groups
The frequency of genomic variants associated with specific diseases can differ from one population to another.
Change Healthcare Says AI-Based Claims Software Could Reduce Administrative Burden
The tech could help providers identify problem claims prior to denial.
Medicare Advantage Telehealth Rule Could Be Big for Health Systems
David Harlow says the move could benefit providers, patients and more.
Change the Way You Communicate, Not How You Practice
Health systems can use these 3 tools to increase patient engagement.
Proscia Launches DermAI to Pre-Screen and Classify Skin Biopsies
The software could improve the confidence, quality and speed of pathology.
Inhaler Monitoring Cuts Hospitalization Usage, Study Finds
Electronic monitoring of a patient’s rescue inhaler could help avoid hospitalization.
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.
