Healthcare Interoperability, Data, and Cloud – 2024 Health IT Predictions
As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions.  We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes.  In fact, we got so many that we had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.  Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media. All of this year’s 2024 health IT predictions (updated as they’re shared): John and ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 9, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: Analytics/Big Data C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Interoperability IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops 2024 Health IT Predictions Barnes & Thornburg Brian Drozdowicz CenTrak Christoph Pedain CloudWave CPSI Cristina Source Type: blogs

Pharmacy Interoperability and Pharmacy Perspectives Coming Out of the ONC Annual Meeting
It never ceases to amaze me how integral the role of the pharmacist could be to a patient and how many pharmacists are relegated to counting pills and checking insurance.  I first experienced this in my first healthcare job which included handling IT support for the pharmacy.  Yes, the pharmacist has to make sure the prescription is filled properly and the patient gets the right number of pills.  However, I quickly learned that pharmacists can be some of the best sources of medical information for me as a patient.  Not to mention, they generally more accessible to talk about the medication and how it works than the doc...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 9, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: C-Suite Leadership Clinical EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Interoperability Regulations Cam Deemer DrFirst ePrescribing Healthcare Interoperability Healthcare IT Video Interviews Healthcare Scene Source Type: blogs

Navigating the Path to AI Adoption in Healthcare: 5 Steps for Success
The following is a guest article by Archie Mayani, Chief Product Officer at GHX Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a game-changer in various industries, but its integration into healthcare has been a more gradual process. While healthcare has undoubtedly made strides in harnessing AI’s potential, there’s still ample room for growth and development.  The pandemic accelerated the healthcare industry’s adoption of technology. One of the most notable changes has been the shift toward remote patient care, made possible by the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions. The migration to the cloud has paved th...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 9, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: AI/Machine Learning C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Archie Mayani Artificial Intelligence Data Infrastructure GAI Generative AI GHX Healthcare AI ML Source Type: blogs

The 6 Most Exciting Medical Technology Breakthroughs Of Recent Years
Amidst the flurry of hyped technologies, it’s not easy to pinpoint which specific technological breakthroughs will have the most impact in the coming years. Dr. Meskó, The Medical Futurist, reviews multiple reports, studies, and articles daily. Consequently, our days are filled with awe-inspiring developments. However, our aim here is to offer more than just a compilation of “wow, look how fascinating” stories. To achieve this, we have selected technologies that: Have undergone significant breakthroughs in recent years, be it in regulatory, technological, or scientific aspects Are anticipate...
Source: The Medical Futurist - January 9, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF artificial intelligence digital health future Healthcare Source Type: blogs

I discovered the Holy Grail for doctors
A recent post on KevinMD resonated with me, probably because I am a doctor who grew up in a rural area and returned to a small-town practice in my home county. Like the author, I experienced the suffocating grip of traditional hospital employment as it slowly drained the life out of me. Before burnout consumed me, I Read more… I discovered the Holy Grail for doctors originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Practice Management Source Type: blogs

Here ’s What to Expect from IoMT Cybersecurity in 2024
The following is a guest article by Shankar Somasundaram, CEO at Asimily Healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) continue to be up against a fast-moving landscape trying to keep up with and mitigate cybersecurity threats to medical technology. But even setting aside the immense challenge of safeguarding Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from increasingly sophisticated and frequent attacks, HDOs must also adapt to shifting cyber insurance practices and compliance mandates. All of these challenges are compounded by the budget and staff constraints facing most HDOs. To stay safe in 2024, understanding the current sta...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 8, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Security and Privacy Asimily Cyber Insurers Cybersecurity Data Breaches HDOs Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Cybersecurity Insurance Healthcare Deliver Source Type: blogs

Volpara Health Enters Agreement to be Acquired by Lunit, Inc.
Volpara Health Technologies (Volpara), a global leader in software for the early detection of breast cancer, is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Lunit Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Lunit would acquire all shares of Volpara stock for A$1.15 per share in cash, representing a 47.4% premium to the Company’s closing stock price on December 13, 2023. The transaction is expected to accelerate Volpara’s ability to serve its purpose of saving families from cancer. With the support of Lunit’s in-house radiologists and complementary technologies, Volpara’s repos...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 8, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Health IT Acquisitions Healthcare M&A Lunit Lunit Inc. Teri Thomas Volpara Volpara Health Technologies Source Type: blogs

What do you suspect from this ECG in this 40-something with SOB and Chest pain?
I was reviewing ECGs for a study, and came across this one, and was able to get all the clinical information:What do you think?The Queen diagnosed " OMI with high confidence " due to the ST Elevation in V1-V3.Smith interpretation: This is highly likely to be due to extreme right heart strain and is nearly diagnostic of pulmonary embolism. Let me tell you about her hospitalization, discharged 1 day prior, but it was at another hospital (I wish I had the ECG from that hospitalization):The patient is 40 years old and presented to another hospital with chest pain and SOB.  She had been sitting doing work when sh...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - January 8, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs

Value Based Care – 2024 Health IT Predictions
As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions.  We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes.  In fact, we got so many that we had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.  Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media. All of this year’s 2024 health IT predictions (updated as they’re shared): John and ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 5, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: Administration Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Regulations Revenue Cycle Management 2024 Health IT Predictions 9amHealth Andreessen Horowitz Anthony Hudson Anton Kittleberger Source Type: blogs

From Security to Regulation: Exploring the Hidden Challenges of the Digital Health Revolution
The following is a guest article by Abhishek Khandelwal, Vice President, Life Sciences at Capgemini Engineering The convergence of digital technology and healthcare has been underway for quite some time, but as we inch closer to 2024, the pace of change that this sector is experiencing is unprecedented. For an industry that typically trails “big tech” when it comes to software-enabled innovation, healthcare organizations are beginning to hone in on digital transformation and race ahead of the pack. In the post-pandemic world of remote and hybrid healthcare, where health resources are strained, budgets are stretched thi...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 5, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Analytics/Big Data C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Security and Privacy Abhishek Khandelwal Capgemini Engineering Data Privacy data security Digital Health Digital Technology Health Data Source Type: blogs

PursueCare Completes Series B Fundraising Round and Acquires Digital Therapeutics Developed by Pear Therapeutics, Inc.
The Fundraising and Acquisition of Digital Therapeutics for SUD Strengthens PursueCare’s Ability to Provide Care for Individuals with Addiction PursueCare, a digital addiction treatment provider, today announced the completion of a Series B fundraising round totaling $20 million. The Series B round was led by T.Rx Capital and Yamaha Motor Ventures, with participation from Seyen Capital and OCA Ventures. The proceeds from the financing will support PursueCare’s ongoing collaborative care initiatives with health systems across 11 states, as well as expansion into value-based care with Medicaid managed care and other heal...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 5, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Corey McCann Health IT Acquisitions Healthcare M&A Nicholas Mercadante OCA Ventures Pear Therapeutics PursueCare reSET reSET-O Seyen Capital T.Rx Capital Yamaha Motor Ventures Source Type: blogs

Telehealth and VR – 2024 Health IT Predictions
As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions.  We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes.  In fact, we got so many that we had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.  Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media. All of this year’s 2024 health IT predictions (updated as they’re shared): John and ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 4, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring 2024 Health IT Predictions 98point6 Technologies Agora Andrew Norden Anish Sebastian Artisig Source Type: blogs

What's new in midwifery - 4th January 2024 (Happy New Year!)
Some things that might be useful to know aboutPerinatal bereavementSANDS Listening Project, learning from the experiences of Black and Asian bereaved parents (PDF)Infant feedingBreastfeeding and once-daily small-volume formula supplementation to prevent infant growth impairment,  (open access research article)Perinatal mental healthPerinatal mental health conditions, SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network) Guideline 169 DeliveryPerinatal morbidity among women with a previous caesarean delivery (PRISMA trial): a cluster-randomised trial, link to PubMed record (subscription needed to read the article...
Source: Browsing - January 4, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs

Replacing Crash Bleeps – The Time Has Come
The following is a guest article by Hannah Parrish, Marketing Executive at Alertive Improving coordination among hospital staff helps reduce the risk of communication errors (70% of sentinel events are caused by poor communication), positively impacts patient wait times, and improves staff morale. The traditional practice of using bleeps to respond to emergency calls, often referred to as crash calls, is now being replaced by a digital alternative with the benefit of data to evidence the improvements that can be delivered. The Shift from Bleeps to Digital Messaging John Wintour-Pittom, Head of Ops for Telecoms at Imperial ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 4, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Clinical Communication and Patient Experience Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Alertive Bleeps Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Digital Messaging Hannah Parrish Helen Pardoe Imperial College Health Source Type: blogs

Transforming hospital operations: impacts on clinicians
This article is sponsored by symplr. Transforming hospital operations: impacts on clinicians In the rapidly evolving world of health care, the integration of advanced technology is not just an option, but a necessity. This transformation is not merely about adopting new tools; it’s about fundamentally redefining how hospitals operate and how clinicians provide care. The Read more… Transforming hospital operations: impacts on clinicians originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 4, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: