Data + Technology

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.

Health systems need to invest in top talent and utilize AI tools to protect their organizations.

Mehmet Oz appeared before the Senate Finance Committee as he made his case to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The company launched new offerings at the HIMSS conference. In a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Google Cloud’s healthcare leader talked about AI’s emergence.

Many healthcare leaders say artificial intelligence offers the promise of improving care. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, says there need to be more safeguards.

Thousands came to Las Vegas for the annual event. AI and cybersecurity dominated much of the conversation, but many are concerned about the changes in Washington.

Health systems have struggled to recruit and retain talent, and some leaders say they need to get more women in the field.

The annual event brought healthcare leaders from across the world to Las Vegas. Attendees expressed enthusiasm about digital tools and anxiety about changes in Washington.

Healthcare leaders say they’re worried about reduced spending on science and health programs that support academic medical centers, universities and colleges.

Retired General Paul Nakasone suggests a need to think differently and wants a bigger, younger talent pool to protect healthcare providers from ransomware attacks.

A new report from Microsoft outlines the grave threat of cyberattacks on small hospitals in rural communities.

The hospital in South Korea is utilizing AI, robots and other digital tools to improve patient care and business operations. The medical center’s leaders took the stage at the HIMSS conference.

Many health systems are boosting investments, but some are putting resources in tools and tech. A number of hospitals aren’t sure how much they’re spending on cybersecurity.