October 31, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveHealthcare data breaches are on the rise as companies increasingly use digital services to store sensitive patient material. In healthcare, cyberattacks have outpaced other industries as criminals seize the opportunity to exploit system vulnerabilities in pursuit of a trove of […]
Innovation, Patient Experience
October 16, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersI have one quid pro quo in my life: I won’t tell you what to do if you don’t tell me what to do. I won’t tell you what to do, how to do it and when to do it, […]
October 10, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveThe healthcare industry is a wellspring of data, and that accumulation is growing rapidly. According to World Economic Forum figures cited by Microsoft, hospitals produce 50 petabytes of data per year — equivalent to 10 billion MP3 music files — […]
September 29, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveThose who have been following the new electronic health record rollout at Veterans Affairs hospitals over the past year will not be surprised to hear there’s been another bump in the road. The “reset” or “pause” that was instituted in […]
September 27, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkONWARD Medical has completed the first-in-human implant of its spinal cord stimulator with use of an investigational brain computer interface to aid limb movement in spinal cord injury patients. ONWARD’s ARC-IM stimulator was implanted in a patient at the Centre […]
September 18, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersThanks to a decade of effort, nearly every U.S. hospital today stores health data electronically. To put that data to work, however, clinicians and patients need to be able to access and appropriately share that data. To implement the 21st […]
August 25, 2023
Via: HitConsultantBuilding upon the introduction of bi-directional ambient sync for Epic, Suki, the leader in voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, is announcing a similar enhancement for Cerner. The most recent iteration of Suki Assistant empowers Cerner users to expedite […]
Innovation, Patient Experience
August 25, 2023
Via: Fox NewsAs many as one in five women have experienced some degree of mistreatment while in maternity care, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new statistic appeared in the CDC’s “Vital Signs” […]
August 14, 2023
Via: HitConsultantThe mobile app will provide actionable push notifications on HCP activities and indication updates, and offer offline access to key information, enabling seamless knowledge retrieval in even the most remote locations. Encompassing a suite of powerful features to enhance productivity […]
August 14, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkThe regenerative medicine space has witnessed notable progress, ushering in significant enhancements in patient health and well-being. This article delves into the evolution of wearable devices, shedding light on their transformative impact in promoting physical activity, monitoring vital signs and […]
July 14, 2023
Via: HitConsultantThe allegations contends that NextGen falsely obtained certification for its software in connection with the 2014 Edition certification criteria published by HHS’s Office of the National Coordinator. The government alleges that NextGen relied on an auxiliary product designed only to […]
June 28, 2023
Via: HitConsultantAs health systems look to heal from two years of pandemic-related struggles and skyrocketing costs, new data reveals an even more troubling issue – disturbing levels of burnout across the entire healthcare ecosystem. New research from Mayo Clinic Proceedings found […]
June 27, 2023
Via: HitConsultantThe U.S. healthcare system has been in desperate need of modernization for decades. Thankfully, essential change is finally happening. IT workers at healthcare organizations are now creating more efficient and effective electronic health records (EHRs), a process that requires integrating […]
June 22, 2023
Via: HitConsultantThe healthcare industry is facing immense pressure to provide patients with seamless and compliant access to their medical records. Despite recent regulations that discourage information blocking and promote interoperability for secure access, the medical records retrieval process remains confusing and […]
June 16, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkAs razor manufacturers strive to meet the ever-increasing demands of consumers, the choice of razor blade metal plays a pivotal role in ensuring superior performance and durability. One of the key characteristics consumers look for in a razor blade is […]
June 15, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveThe use and variety of consumer health technology devices has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Scientists at AnalyticsIQ developed a survey to find out how people are incorporating health tech into their lives, asking about 8,000 Americans across […]
June 8, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveA clinical trial that’s attempting to discover a cure for sickle cell disease has found a new gene therapy to be safe and successful in four patients. Two of the patients were treated at Cleveland Clinic Children’s in Ohio, and […]
May 31, 2023
Via: HitConsultantOne of the great wonders of life is that every person’s genome is completely unique. Dr. Suess put it best when he wrote: “Today, you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer […]
May 30, 2023
Via: HitConsultantIn 2022, Oracle Health (Cerner) experienced a noteworthy increase in the number of hospitals they served, marking their first double-digit net gain since 2018. However, unlike previous years, where growth was primarily driven by expansion from major clients, Oracle Health’s […]
May 25, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveLast year, 313 hospitals made an EHR purchase decision, down slightly from 2021. Larger customers are leaving Oracle Health “due to ongoing revenue cycle challenges,” according to the report. But 2022 was the fifth year in a row that Oracle […]