Technology

Providers with modest resources are being attacked. Healthcare leaders say breaches at smaller hospitals and clinics can have a serious impact.

Dr. Dipen Parekh, the new CEO of UHealth, says the system is using AI in a host of ways to create more efficiency and improve patient outcomes.

A closer look at patient experiences and preferences shows a growing preference for virtual specialty care, along with more access to higher quality providers.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Melissa Robinson of the Piedmont health system in Georgia talks about using technology to solve a thorny problem.

Lavonia Thomas of MD Anderson talks about the program’s growth, encouraging early results, and advice for others looking at virtual nursing.

Leaders from the Memorial Hermann Health System, Penn Medicine and Rady Children’s Health talk about keys to building smart hospitals.

Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO of the American Psychological Association, talked about the importance of finding new ways to reach people who need assistance.

The introductory phase of artificial intelligence in health care is passing. Now, hospitals and health systems are looking at what’s working and what isn’t.

Health system executives say AI and other health tech firms routinely take the wrong approach in trying to sell their products. They offered some suggestions for those looking for more success.

Cyberattacks aimed at health organizations impacted more than 259 million people, says John Riggi of the American Hospital Association. He talks about the growing threats and the need for a committed response.