Data + Technology

MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, is teaming with PointClickCare to help patients move out of hospital emergency departments. Hamad Husainy of PointClickCare talks about the effort.

Dr. Dipen Parekh talks about his journey, his goals for the health system, and meeting the challenges facing academic medical centers.

Most hospitals and health systems are still struggling to find the cybersecurity budget and staffing to succeed.

Sentara Health set out several key principles for the use of AI in the Virginia-based system. The guidelines emphasize safety, privacy and transparency.

By using data-driven tools to manage internal float pools and local per diem staff, healthcare systems are improving retention, reducing costs, and achieving better outcomes.

The health technology conference in October will be spotlighting artificial intelligence. Rich Scarfo, president of HLTH, says the focus reflects the growing importance of AI in the industry.

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement went live in 2023, and while full interoperability hasn’t happened, some see important gains.

With little federal activity on AI in the industry, some states are moving forward on issues such as transparency and consumer protection, analysts say.

As the use of AI expands, many nurses are eager for tools to help them do their jobs. But some worry about accuracy and see solutions developed without the input of nurses.

The radical realignment of priorities in Washington means the private sector must step up to remedy this public health crisis.

The Virginia Telemental Health Initiative partners with clinics to offer free telehealth services to patients. Leaders of the program talk about the effort, its expansion and keys to success.

The Ohio hospital system’s emergency rooms are now fully open, and patients are being told to arrive for scheduled surgeries unless they hear otherwise.

While National Nurses’ Month celebrates nurses, too many are struggling with burnout. Hospitals can help by giving nurses tools to support them and let them focus on patients.

Health systems are wrestling with supplies and expect more oversight on the federal 340B drug pricing program. Lauren Forni of Bluesight talks with us about the challenges pharmacies are facing.

The Ohio-based system says its call center was affected and customers are getting calls from individuals claiming to work for Kettering and seeking payment.

Attackers routinely target hospitals in hopes of getting a big payday. Andrew Carr of Booz Allen talks about dealing with attackers, assessing threats, and deciding when not to pay.

Researchers developed an algorithm that reduces the time to confirm or rule out a heart attack. Two team leaders talk about the work and lessons they learned.

Staffing challenges, high workloads and violence are driving nurses away from hospitals. Vicki Good of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses talks about the pressures on nurses.

Better decisions await the organizations who have complete and accurate claims data. It’s difficult to close a care gap when you don’t know the gap exists in the first place.

The proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule are significant. Executives and boards need to prepare as the days of voluntary compliance end and a new era where leaders are held personally accountable emerges.

A bill in Oregon’s legislature would bar companies from using “nurse” in the title of AI tools. It comes in response to tech solutions billed as handling many of the duties done by nurses.

Oracle is moving its headquarters to Music City. Stephanie Coleman, CEO of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, sees more healthcare companies coming.

The technology gap in rural healthcare isn't just a technology problem –– it's a health equity issue.

Most of the system’s patients live in rural communities in the Midwest. Bill Gassen, Sanford’s CEO, talks with us about reducing healthcare barriers in the heartland.

At Northwestern Medicine, leaders are working to recruit more women in IT roles and prepare them for management positions.

For artificial intelligence to realize its full potential in healthcare, models must be trained on high quality data, but unstructured and siloed data are hampering progress.

Derek Streat talked with us about the growth of the company created by Providence, working with hospital systems, and expanding the ability to serve more patients.

Researchers find patients are more likely to continue using them if they get them from medical equipment suppliers rather than pharmacies. Dr. Arti Masturzo of CCS talks about the study.

Fitch Ratings has downgraded two hospitals that suffered cyberattacks. Other hospitals could face downgrades if they have lasting damage from attacks.