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The new frontier: AgeTech and hospital-at-home | Carina Edwards
Aging-in-place technology benefits seniors, giving them more independence, improved emotional well-being and overall cost savings. It also helps the healthcare system as a whole.
MED MOVES: Ascension appoints chief clinical officer, and more
Glen Falls Hospital chooses a longtime veteran as a new chief executive, Aiken Regional Medical Centers brings a leader home, and other leaders take on new roles.
Ochsner Health CEO Warner Thomas talks about merger with Rush Health Systems
In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Thomas says the deal offers the chance to expand more services to Mississippi and helps extend Ochsner’s reach. Rush is now known as Ochsner Rush Health.
Cybersecurity in healthcare: Lawmakers seek answers from Biden administration
Two lawmakers want more information as more hospitals are being hit with ransomware attacks. They say they’re concerned about the timely sharing of threat information with the health sector.
Why improving sleep quality requires better data — and better follow up
Wearable sleep trackers, when used correctly and consistently, have vast potential to enable individuals to measure the quality of their sleep. But that’s just the beginning.
Gozio Health looks to help hospitals move in the right direction
The company’s technology helps patients navigate sprawling hospitals, along with scheduling and billing. CEO Joshua Titus says Gozio’s platform helps hospitals see higher patient engagement.
Intermountain Healthcare CEO plans to step down
Marc Harrison will leave in the fall to run a healthcare platform for General Catalyst, which announced a collaboration with Intermountain this week.
Lifelink Systems uses conversational AI to engage patients
The company employs chatbots with natural language to connect with patients on mobile phones. CEO Greg Johnsen touts the ease of the technology for consumers.
The 10 biggest health data breaches in the first half of 2022
Millions of Americans have been affected by cyberattacks targeting hospitals and health companies in the first six months of the year. Ransomware attacks are getting more frequent, more costly and threaten patient safety.
Amwell’s Anthony Sossong talks about telemedicine, kids and mental health
Sossong, who leads the company’s behavioral health efforts, spoke with us about the stress of the pandemic, expanding services to rural areas and integrating mental health with primary care.
HHS awards nearly $90M to community health centers to get better data
More than 1,300 centers nationwide are getting grants to improve data reporting, which should also improve health equity, the Health and Human Services Department says.
How to align provider-to-provider communication across the care continuum | David Hoover
An effective communication tool can expedite administrative and clinical workflows and improve patient care.
MED MOVES: Geisinger appoints first chief wellness officer, and more
Wright Lassiter takes over as CEO of CommonSpirit Health, Northwell Health appoints a new CIO, and Novant Health Enterprises names a chief physician innovation officer.
Health systems plan for digital transformation, but need to pick up the pace
The HIMSS 2022 Future of Healthcare report said many will still be developing their digital plans in five years. If they wait too long, younger consumers could pick other retail options.
Real talk: Suki makes noise with voice assistant for doctors
Physicians use the software the way consumers use voice assistants in their homes. The California-based startup is banking on its AI-powered software to appeal to doctors and health systems battling burnout.
CMS raises inpatient payments for 2023, drawing relief from hospitals
The federal government is going beyond the payment rate initially proposed in the spring, which drew sharp criticism. Hospitals welcome the move but say they could use more aid.
Ochsner Health completes merger with Rush Health Systems
The Louisiana-based system adds Rush’s 7 hospitals and more than 30 clinics. The Rush system will now be known as Ochsner Rush Health.
Making digital transformation an enterprise commitment | Krishna Kurapati
It can happen if leaders are committed to championing shared goals and avoid being sidetracked by departmental or technical silos.
The 7 key considerations for evaluating digital health platforms | Monica Bolbjerg
They will allow you to see if your current digital health ecosystem is up to the challenge of building next-generation relationships with your patients.
The average healthcare breach now costs more than $10 million
Cyberattacks at hospitals are proving more costly, according to a new report from IBM Security. The cost of a typical breach rose by nearly $1 million over last year.
The pace of hospital mergers should pick up, eventually
It’s been a slow start to the year for healthcare mergers, but analysts project more transactions in the coming months. Critics worry about the prospect of mega-deals.
How health systems can use AI to overcome staffing shortages
AI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.
MED MOVES: University of Chicago Medicine names new leader, and more
Also, John Muir Health hires a president and CEO, Saratoga Hospital selects a new president and XSOLIS announces two new leaders.
The future of healthcare ‘is about the consumer'
Patients have higher expectations, and hospital executives say the industry must focus more on the customer experience. It was a recurring theme at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit this week.
How Amazon’s $3.9B purchase of One Medical could disrupt the healthcare market
The e-commerce behemoth is buying the primary care provider, saying the health industry needs reinvention. Analysts say Amazon could succeed.
University Hospitals wins American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize
The Cleveland-based system was hailed for its commitment to excellence. Cliff Megerian, the system’s CEO, says the staff aims to deliver care with kindness and compassion.
Ransomware attacks on hospitals are rising
The attacks are costing health systems millions of dollars and threatening patients. Hospital leaders must develop robust defenses and prepare detailed recovery plans, experts say.
MED MOVES: WVU Health System names first chief nursing executive, and more
In other news, Intermountain Healthcare chooses a chief digital officer, and Hackensack Meridian Health hires a president for two hospitals.
Epic’s Matt Doyle talks about why patients need interoperability
The electronic health records giant says it will join TEFCA, a new national health information exchange framework. With records and data more easily available, patients and providers will see the benefits, Doyle says.
Epic is joining TEFCA, and urging others to follow: 'We need everyone'
America’s largest electronic health record company will be a part of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. Epic’s Matt Doyle says the company will encourage its thousands of partners to follow suit.