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 Cybersecurity is a key strategic enabler, CIO says
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) Even with the increased visibility of cybersecurity efforts at U.S. health systems – driven, of course, by the increased vulnerability of those organizations to increasingly brazen cybercriminals – information security is often still considered…  Q/A: Dr. Johnson Talks Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Care
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) Dr. Nathalie Johnson, MD FACS and President of The American Society of Breast Cancer SurgeonsWhat You Should Know:– A recent study published in JAMA found that conventional genomic tests commonly used for breast cancer… |
 QHINs Will Help Shine a Light on Data Quality
Healthcare IT Today - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) There has been a lot of activity and news coverage of Qualified Health Information Networks, or QHINs, recently. But what are they? and do we need to pay attention to them?  HIStalk Interviews Ed Gaudet, CEO, Censinet
HIStalk - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) Ed Gaudet is founder and CEO of Censinet of Boston, MA. Tell me about yourself and the company. I’m a high-tech entrepreneur. I’ve done 11 startups throughout my career, mostly focused on building products… |
 Medtronic and NVIDIA announce medical device collaboration
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) As part of NVIDIA’s GTC 2023 conference, the company focusing on metaverse and artificial intelligence across industries announced several AI-driven partnerships to advance medical devices and medical imaging, including its collaboration with Medtronic, the…  KLAS: 340B 2023 – Functionality & Pricing Drive Purchase Decisions
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) What You Should Know:– Purchasing energy in the 340B market has been high in recent years as (1) healthcare organizations have sought to increase savings, particularly in cost centers like pharmacies, and (2) 340B… |
 Healthcare sector challenges are driving $70M in new budget requests, says FTC
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) In its 2024 budget proposal, the Federal Trade Commission requested an overall increase of $160 million to increase staffing levels, cover the increased costs of operations and provide employee pay increases.Pursuing anti-competitive tactics and…  Imaging Technique Reveals Contraction Patterns During Labor
Medgadget - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) Researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development have developed a new imaging technique called electromyometrial imaging (EMMI) which clinicians can use to create 3D maps of uterine… |
 How AI can ease the burden of stressed-out teletriage nurses
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) Teletriage nurses often face intense pressure as they work in fast-paced situations while assessing patients, employing critical thinking and delivering high-quality care. This can lead to staff burnout – contributing to an already existing…  Amwell Adds Cardiometabolic Program with DarioHealth Partnership
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday March 22, 2023) What You Should Know:– Amwell, a leader in digital healthcare enablement, today announced the expansion of its digital clinical programs to include a cardiometabolic program, enabling health plans and clinicians to seamlessly connect members… |
