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 Indian healthcare chiefs doubt their cybersecurity capability: report
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) A new survey report in India has gauged the stances of healthcare leaders on their use of technology in an effort to yield operational efficiencies, enhance service delivery, and improve health outcomes. More than 50 respondents, who are mostly chief executives of multi-site hospitals based in metropolitan cities, were polled by Grant Thornton Bharat and the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) in the said report titled “Technology transformation for future-ready healthcare.”  How Healthcare Organizations Can Enhance Patient Experience & Trust During the Winter Surge
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) Toni Land, Head of Clinical Healthcare Experience at MedalliaIt’s well known that the winter season typically creates spikes in illness and, consequently, a surge in healthcare visits. What might not be so obvious is that this time of increased demand is also the ideal opportunity for healthcare organizations to prioritize building trust and improving experiences for patients, clinicians and team members. Just as science grows more sophisticated each year, allowing practitioners to better treat a greater number of medical ailments, so should patient and team member experience efforts within the healthcare sector. That’s all the more true as the country now navigates… |
 NIST Provides Much-Needed AI Guardrails
Digital Health Frontier - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently published a framework that will help health care providers assess AI trustworthiness, explainability, and bias.  Few Managed Care Plans Have Current Contact Info for Medicaid Members as Redeterminations Loom
MedCity News - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) Just about one-third of managed care plans have verified or current contact information for between 76% and 100% of their Medicaid members, a recent survey found. |
 We’re Feeling the Effects of the Nursing Shortage. Technology Can Help.
MedCity News - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) The healthcare industry is in desperate need of nurses — and fast. Chances are this isn’t news to you. You’ve seen the countless headlines covering the impact the pandemic has had on nurses, and how that nursing shortage has impacted employment numbers, healthcare facilities, and patient care.  Where Are All the Patients?
MedCity News - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) It’s no secret that patient enrollment is one of clinical research’s biggest hurdles. According to an analysis of trials listed, 55% of terminated trials were ended because of low patient enrollment. The analysis also reported that Phase III and Phase IV trials have an enrollment efficiency of less than 40%. Yet another analysis found more than 80% of studies do not enroll on time, often leading to a study extension or additional research sites. |
 Rising Costs Are Keeping Healthcare CFOs Up a Night — Can Data Help?
MedCity News - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) The increasing costs of labor and supplies are the top issues keeping healthcare CFOs up at night, according to a new report released by Syntellis, a provider of performance management software. To effectively address these concerns, healthcare providers must ensure they have access to data-driven analytics software that can help them make important decisions — such as how to effectively manage their existing workforce and where to shift care delivery models — the report said.  What Is PHI, and How Can Healthcare Organizations Keep It Secure?
HealthTech Magazine - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) What Is Protected Health Information?According to UC Berkeley’s Human Research Protection Program, PHI includes any information found in medical records or clinical data sets that can be used to identify an individual. In addition, this information must have been collected, used or disclosed while providing a healthcare service. PHI can be used during the diagnosis or treatment of a patient or in clinical research processes. |
 HeartBeam: The First 12-lead medical grade heart attack detection that’s personal, portable, and easy-to-use
eHealth Radio Network - (Wednesday February 15, 2023) Branislav Vajdic, PhD, and the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of HeartBeam, Inc. joins eHealth Radio and the Heart Health and Health News Channels. HeartBeam is the first 12-lead medical grade heart attack detection that’s personal, portable, and easy-to-use.  Caraway, Ash Wellness Launch Partnership to Combat Rise in STIs on College Campuses
MedCity News - (Tuesday February 14, 2023) In order to catch the attention of reporters, companies often look for creative news hooks to tie their announcements to. Two companies have decided to use Valentine’s Day to forward their message of sexually transmitted infection prevention. How romantic! |
