A Talk with Epic at HIMSS23 Including Their Work to Incorporate Generative AI
Epic started out as a rather inert data repository, but decades of use and growth have allowed it to look beyond the EHR itself. According to Project Manager Erika Koch, they have taken on the pressing challenges of health care: making doctors’ work lives easier, reducing costs, and improving the patient experience. Work with genomics and rare diseases is underway.
Seth Hain, Senior Vice President of R&D, talked about how they are integrating generative AI, in collaboration with Microsoft’s Azure AI. The tool can be used for something as simple as categorizing inbox messages, or on a higher level to draft a...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 19, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: AI/Machine Learning Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System ChatGPT Epic Epic EHR Erika Koch Generative AI Healthcare ChatGPT Healthcare Generative AI Healthcare IT Video I Source Type: blogs
Leveling Up, Bruce Lee, and Healthcare AI – Fun Friday
It’s been a while since we’ve done a Fun Friday article and so we have to remedy that today. What can I say? It’s been really busy with so much content coming out of the ViVE and HIMSS conferences. However, I think we can all use a little fun as well. For those not familiar with Fun Friday, it’s a chance for us to let our hair down and share a little humor as we head into the weekend. This week’s Fun Friday definitely puts into perspective all the crazy (good and bad) that’s happening in the world of health IT.
#Healthcare CIOs be like…leveling up is easy…. 😵💫 pic...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 19, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT Bruce Lee Chuck Norris Fun Friday Healthcare AI Healthcare Leadership Source Type: blogs
Altera is Relentlessly Focused on Addressing Client Pain Points
Marcus Perez, President at Altera Digital Health is focusing the company on delivering results for clients. Teams are relentlessly focused on addressing current client pain points – like cashflow challenges, workforce frustration, and patient throughput – while also building capacity to handle future needs like care-at-home.
Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to chat with Marcus Perez, President at Altera Digital Health, at the HIMSS23 conference. We wanted to get his perspective on the pain points healthcare organizations are facing and how Altera is working to address them.
As quick refresher, Altera Digital...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 18, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: C-Suite Leadership EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System AllScripts Altera Digital Health Constellation Software Harris Computer Corporation Harris Healthcare Healthcare Reimbursement Healthcare Scene Featu Source Type: blogs
Featured Health IT Job: Procurement Coordinator
We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Procurement Coordinator position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by New York eHealth Collaborative and is in New York.
Here’s a description of the position:
New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.
Founded in 2006 by healthcare leaders,...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 17, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Health IT Jobs Tags: Career and Jobs Healthcare IT Health IT Jobs Health IT Procurement Healthcare IT Jobs Job Seekers New York eHealth Collaborative New York Health IT Jobs NYeC Procurement Coordinator Source Type: blogs
Spring Health IT Conference Review – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 114
For the 114th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are reviewing the Health IT Conferences we’ve had this spring! First we discuss the technology trends that we’ve seen this far. Next we examine what were the hot topics of discussions from all of the conferences. Then we share what we thought was missing and/or lacking from the spring 2023 conferences. And to finish off this episode, we go into our impressions of all of the conferences so far from an event standpoint.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What are the technology trends you have seen in the spring 2023 c...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn John Lynn and Colin Hung Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Healthcare IT Today Podcasts 2023 Spring Conferences Health IT Companies Health IT Conferences Health IT Podcasts Healthcare Conferences Healthcare Podcasts HIMSS HIMSS 2023 HIMSS23 ViVE ViVE 2023 Source Type: blogs
Trial By Error: A Day in the Life of Anil van der Zee
By David Tuller, DrPH It is May 12th–ME International Awareness Day. (Or ME/CFS International Awareness Day if you’re the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Washington, DC, #MEAction and Body Politic have organized a protest and press conference “to demand bold, urgent governmental action for the millions of people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis … Trial By Error: A Day in the Life of Anil van der Zee Read More » (Source: virology blog)
Source: virology blog - May 12, 2023 Category: Virology Authors: David Tuller Tags: Uncategorized anil van der zee ME Awareness Day Source Type: blogs
We are Still Learning the Lesson Charles Babbage Taught Us in 1821
Back in 1821 when Charles Babbage introduced the world to his Difference Engine, one of the world’s first mechanical computers, he taught us that bad input = bad output. This is a lesson we are still learning today in healthcare. As we leap into the world of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and large language models, we would do well to remember this lesson before relying too heavily on the output of these fantastical technologies.
At the recent HIMSS23 Conference in Chicago, Charlie Harp, CEO of Clinical Architecture – a company that provides solutions for healthcare data quality, interoperabil...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: AI/Machine Learning Analytics/Big Data Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Charles Babbage Charlie Harp ChatGPT Clinical Architecture Difference Engine garbage in garbage out Health Data Quality Healthcare Da Source Type: blogs
AI Front and Center at 2023 eClinicalWorks Health Centers Summit
Product enhancements based on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) featured prominently at the recent 2023 Health Centers Summit (HCS2023) hosted by eClinicalWorks. CEO Girish Navani showcased new AI powered search capabilities, AI-generated patient summaries, and next-step recommendations. The company also debuted a new macro feature and AI-assisted appointment reminders designed to improve no-shows.
HCS2023 is an annual event specifically for eClinicalWorks’ community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). These healthcare organizations have unique needs and challenges that are differ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 9, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: Administration Ambulatory Clinical EMR-EHR Healthcare IT Appointment Reminders Carequality ChatGPT CommonWell Community Health Centers eClinicalWorks FQHC Girish Navani HCS2023 Large Language Models No Shows PRISMA Source Type: blogs
Deep Elaboration & Other Stories of Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 136
In Episode 136, host Kevin Patton looks at theeffects of tattoos on sweat glands, we discussaural diversity and how we can accommodate it, and we explore how to use the process ofdeep elaboration in our course to help challenged learners develop stronger and more useful memories.00:00 | Introduction00:47 | Tattoos May Impair Sweating05:37 | Sponsored by AAA06:41 | Aural Diversity. It ' s a Thing.22:36 | Sponsored by HAPI24:03 | Deep Elaboration34:22 | Sponsored by HAPS35:29 | Deeper Elaboration47:53 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to:theAPprofessor.org/podcast-...
Source: The A and P Professor - May 9, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs
Knitted Glove Massages the Hand to Treat Edema
A team of medical engineers at Cornell University has developed a knitted glove that is designed to treat hand edema, where fluid accumulation leads to swelling in the hands. The condition can make it difficult for patients to perform daily activities, and current treatment often involves receiving a manual edema massage performed by a trained healthcare worker. However, this is time consuming, expensive, and requires patients to attend regular appointments. This new technology is intended for at-home use, and consists of a knitted glove with in-built robotic actuators that can gently squeeze the hand. The actuations occur...
Source: Medgadget - May 8, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Cardiology Materials Medicine Rehab cornell Hand edema WeillCornell Source Type: blogs
Equity, AI, and EMR Maturity at HIMSS23
At HIMSS23 over 40 leaders, innovators, and experts stopped by the Healthcare IT Today booth to offer their unique insights and expert opinions on-camera. It was fantastic to hear their diverse perspectives on the current state of our industry. Here are three of those interesting conversations.
More Focus on Equity a Welcome Trend at HIMSS23 – Divurgent
Christopher Kunney, Senior VP of Digital Acceleration at Divurgent had a lot of interesting insights to share about equity in healthcare. As a member of the HIMSS Global Equity Committee, Kunney advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. The Committ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 8, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: Communication and Patient Experience EMR-EHR Healthcare IT AI in healthcare Christopher Kunney Divurgent EMR maturity model EMRAM eVideon Healthcare Equity HIMSS HIMSS 2023 HIMSS DHTP Program HIMSS Digital Health Technology Partn Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, May 8th 2023
In conclusion, NAT mitigated age-associated cerebral injury in mice through gut-brain axis. The findings provide novel evidence for the effect of NAT on anti-aging, and highlight the potential application of NAT as an effective intervention against age-related diseases.
Retinal Cell Reprogramming Restores Vision in Non-Human Primate Study
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/05/retinal-cell-reprogramming-restores-vision-in-non-human-primate-study/
Early applications of in vivo cellular reprogramming to medicine are cautiously focused on retinal regeneration. The eye is as close to an isolated system...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 7, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Weekly Roundup – May 6, 2023
Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week.
Technology’s Role in Helping Us Achieve Health Equity. Technology can play a valuable role in making healthcare more convenient, but on if it’s affordable and accessible. That was the underling message when we asked the Healthcare IT Today community to talk about using technology to reduce inequity in healthcare. That means connecting patient...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 6, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup Source Type: blogs
Another day to think, to pause, to ponder.
Panorama of Sycamore Park and the memorial to Karim A bit over 10 years ago I wrote a blog post that I repost all the time. Entitled "A day to think, to pause, to ponder" it was posted on my dad ' s birthday and was about the pain of him dying, by suicide, when I was in college. It was meant as a sad, melancholy post but also one about the importance of compassion and how " we can all do a little bit to improve how we treat other. " When I reposted this one time a few years ago, someone asked me if I had ever met the " Compassion Guy " who frequented downtown Davis and who had a life ' s mission of getting people to t...
Source: The Tree of Life - May 5, 2023 Category: Microbiology Tags: DavisCA UCDavis Karim Majdi Abou Najm David Breaux Kimberlee Guillory compassion Source Type: blogs
Friday Feature: Boone Prairie School
Colleen HroncichLike many newer educational options,Boone Prairie School began because parents were looking for something different for their own child. “My husband and I started the school because we were looking for an option for our son,” recalls Shawna Reinhardt. “My daughter was in a hybrid type option and my son was not really interested in learning. I was looking at what their options were going to be for him when he started school— we homeschooled him for the first two years. And I just needed something where he’d be able to be hands‐on and able to get up and go outside for recess a couple of ti...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 5, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Colleen Hroncich Source Type: blogs
