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UnitedHealth Group acquisition of EMIS close after provisional clearance

Digital Health - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

UnitedHealth Group’s proposed £1.2 billion acquisition of UK-based healthcare software business EMIS is edging closer after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally cleared the purchase following an in-depth investigation.EMIS supplies data management systems…

Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 8/14/23 – HIStalk

HIStalk - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Daily Reads/ HIStalk

 
Many physicians enjoy seeing antique medical equipment or visiting care delivery sites that aren’t your standard brick and mortar medical office building, and I’m no exception. One of my favorite museums is the…

HIStalk Interviews Patty Riskind, CEO, Orbita – HIStalk

HIStalk - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Daily Reads/ HIStalk

Patty Riskind, MBA is CEO of Orbita of Boston, MA.

Tell me about yourself and the company.
I’ve worked in healthcare data analytics tech for over 30 years, predominantly in the patient engagement…

368 – The Language of Healthcare: Bridging the Gap between Patients and Medical Professionals. Chris Pymble, Graphics et al

Talking HealthTech - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Podcasts/ Talking HealthTech

In the digital age, information is readily available at our fingertips. However, when it comes to healthcare, patients often find themselves navigating a sea of online health influencers and unreliable sources. This lack of…

HomeLink Healthcare named on NHS SBS Framework Agreement

Digital Health - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

HomeLink Healthcare has been named as a supplier on NHS Shared Business Services’ (NHS SBS) Patient Discharge and Mental Health Step Down Beds Services Framework Agreement.It means that NHS partners are now able to…

Exploring Intellectual Property Issues in AI-based Solutions: A Q&A with Dr. Terri Shieh-Newton

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday August 14, 2023)
AI/ Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Dr. Terri Shieh-Newton, an intellectual property attorney and immunologist at Mintz, discusses AI-driven healthcare solutions’ ownership rights. She highlights the importance of probing data methodologies and classification for robust patents. The challenge of establishing…

Epic’s Leadership in Nationwide Healthcare Data Exchange and TEFCA Implementation

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Epic is leading healthcare data exchange progress with Mayo Clinic, Kaiser, and Stanford Health, fostering nationwide information sharing. Matt Doyle, Epic’s interoperability software development lead, discusses their Quality Health Information Network (QHIN) efforts. Over…

Healthcare Leads 13-Year Streak in Highest Data Breach Costs

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Healthcare has seen the highest data breach costs for the 13th consecutive year, with breaches averaging $4.45 million globally, according to Ponemon Institute and IBM Security research. Healthcare sector breach costs surged by 53%…

Health Call digital solution aims to reduce waiting lists

Digital Health - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

Health Call has launched a waiting list validation tool to support NHS trusts achieve elective recovery.NHS-owned digital health company Health Call has launched a new solution that aims to reduce lengthy waiting lists and…

Top 7 Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for Healthcare Organizations

HIT Consultant - (Monday August 14, 2023)
Frequent Updates/ HIT Consultant

Pat Hurley, VP and General Manager, Americas at Acronis

The protected health information (PHI) entrusted to healthcare providers is more valuable than credit card numbers to cyber criminals. Why? Because medical records contain a cache…


I am an experienced healthcare executive with over 15 years of deep clinical and informatics expertise in the design, development, implementation and support of complex healthcare solutions. Beginning my career as a cardiologist, I understand the needs of clinicians and the nature of their work.