Data + Technology

Researchers found that the answers generally matched responses from ophthalmologists in terms of accuracy. They stress that more study is needed.

The number of health data breaches dropped in the first half of 2023, but more people are being affected, a new report from Critical Insight says. Analysts say attackers are shifting tactics.

The commission outlines several steps for maintaining care and services. A key point: Hospitals should prepare to operate under downtime procedures for weeks.

Managing the mental health and well-being of Gen Z should likely begin with a digital tool that offers age-appropriate content and activities that meet them where they are.

In a spirited conversation, he talks about the ways health systems, hospitals and leaders can find greater efficiencies and profitability.

The organizations touted enhanced diagnostic and imaging services aimed at improving health equity, as well as efforts to train more radiologic technologists.

Cleveland Clinic announces its first chief analytics officer, and other leaders take on new roles.

The former CEO of Strava is now a venture chair for Redesign Health, which has launched dozens of companies. He talks about the ingredients for success and some all-too-common mistakes.

Prospect Medical Holdings said it had to take systems offline, and several hospitals cited interruptions to care, including elective surgeries and some outpatient services.

Organizations are vying for the same pool of talented professionals. It's important to find the right skills and the right attitude.

Lifepoint Health appoints a chief administrative and legal officer, and other leaders take new roles.

A company that provides services to the health plan notified customers of the breach. Plan members are urged to get credit monitoring.

With better, unbiased data, hospitals can gain insights that will help drive improvements in pharmacy spending.

Leaders, innovators, and clinicians must work together to develop key principles guiding the adoption of AI in a way that strengthens the healthcare system and supports patients.

Offering digital services puts consumers in the driver’s seat of their healthcare, where they want to be.

There are several areas where providers will need to remain vigilant in order to protect their patients and maintain operational integrity.

The average cost has risen more than 50% since 2020, according to a new report from IBM Security. Healthcare breaches are more expensive than any other sector.

Federal agencies say the technology could disclose patient data. Some breaches have been tied to the technology, and the FTC has begun issuing fines.

With more non-traditional rivals entering patient care, healthcare executives stressed the need to think differently to meet the needs of their communities.

Leaders have more ability to innovate than they realize, Webb says, but health system executives must think differently.

With topics such as finances, the workforce, and cybersecurity, healthcare leaders will find scores of fascinating conversations. Chief Healthcare Executive is in Seattle for the conference.

Temple Health announced a chief financial officer, a longtime Idaho hospital leader plans to retire, and others take new roles.

The UMass Chan Medical School is examining a test developed by Linus Health. Researchers say they hope the test could lead to earlier interventions for Alzheimer’s disease.

The company recently unveiled new remote patient monitoring solutions to help patients with chronic conditions. Nick Wilson of Philips talks about the program.

HCA says it appears to be a theft from a location used to send email messages to patients. The company says the breach did not include patient clinical or financial information.