Google Cloud makes Healthcare Consent Management API generally available
Google Cloud announced this week that its Healthcare Consent Management API, aimed at giving users a simple way to manage individuals' consent over health data use, is now generally available. The API...
View ArticleNational focus on supply chain will help remedy drug shortages
Primary topic: PharmacyEnterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: National focus on supply chain will help remedy drug shortagesFeatured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global EditionRight Now:
View Article26,000 people have information exposed in Colorado phishing incident
A Colorado-based eye care practice reported this past week that a phishing incident had led to the potential exposure of more than 26,000 patients' information.According to a notice posted to its...
View ArticleNot seeing results from AI? Engineering may be the missing piece
AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceDecision SupportQuality and SafetyWorkforceHealth systems that refuse to see themselves as engineering houses risk falling behind in their ability to properly leverage...
View ArticleKeys to avoiding ERP implementation pitfalls
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View ArticleCalifornia breach highlights contact tracing data vulnerabilities
A California-based hospital reported Thursday that a state employee had improperly accessed more than 2,000 employee and patient records over the course of about 10 months. According to the Department...
View ArticleHow does bias affect healthcare AI, and what can be done about it?
While artificial intelligence has the potential to make healthcare more accessible and efficient, it also is vulnerable to the social, economic and systemic biases that have been entrenched in society...
View ArticlePortuguese value-based healthcare project receives accolade from the World...
A Portuguese cataract surgery project has been distinguished for its innovation by the World Economic Forum’s global coalition for value in healthcare. Health Cluster Portugal (HCP) launched the...
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RFID tech helps Reading Hospital boost volume of COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior to 2019, the pharmacy department at Pennsylvania's Reading Hospital regularly faced issues related to medication management.THE PROBLEMCrash cart trays had to be manually stocked by a technician...
View ArticleWHO warns about fake COVID-19 vaccines on the dark web
The World Health Organization on Friday issued a warning about counterfeit and stolen COVID-19 vaccines being sold on the dark web. Fake vaccination certificates are also being sold, as well as fake...
View ArticleThere's value in human-centered design when creating health tools
Primary topic: Quality and SafetyEnterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: There's value in human-centered design when creating health toolsFeatured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global EditionRight Now:
View ArticleSCAN Health to transition strategic initiatives to HIMSS
HIMSS announced on Wednesday that it is assuming operation of SCAN Health's programs, including its annual networking event, business case competition and design competition. Founded in 2017 by the...
View ArticleApple-backed Stanford study suggests iPhone, Apple Watch could remotely...
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View ArticleRamped-up vaccine rollouts present new security risks
In an effort to get COVID-19 vaccines to as many people as possible, many municipalities and community groups have set up outreach events in nontraditional settings, such as churches, warehouses and...
View ArticleTampa General moves away from faxes to EHR-to-EHR communication
Tampa General Hospital offers direct care and co-management of complex cases, as well as second opinions. With more than 50% of patients as referrals, the ability to communicate out on these cases...
View ArticleThe data challenges of SDOH, and how to overcome them
Social determinants of health account for up to 80% of health outcomes, while medical care accounts for the balance, according to County Health Rankings.Experiences with COVID-19 are a stark reminder...
View ArticleHow constraints and a sense of urgency can advance innovation
Connected HealthPatient EngagementPopulation HealthQuality and SafetyWorkforceThe development of PennOpen Pass, a symptom tracker and exposure alert system, offers a lesson on how challenging factors...
View ArticleOvercoming legacy system and data challenges
Primary topic: InteroperabilityEnterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: Overcoming legacy system and data challengesFeatured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global EditionRight Now:
View ArticleDOJ announces 'successful' FBI hacking attempt to remove Microsoft Exchange...
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that the Federal Bureau of Investigations had successfully removed malicious scripts from hundreds of vulnerable computers in the United States –...
View ArticleCIO Spotlight: Dr. David Danhauer of Owensboro Health
Primary topic: WorkforceEnterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: CIO Spotlight: Dr. David Danhauer of Owensboro Health Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global EditionRight Now:
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