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GPs face EMIS IT outage at busiest time of the week

Digital Health - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
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An outage to the EMIS IT system caused “chaos” for GPs in England when access was cut off to appointment booking systems and patient records at the busiest time of the week. 
EMIS is the…

Debunking the Myths of Self-Directed Care

HIT Consultant - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
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Vince Coppola, President & CEO of PPL

Self-directed care remains one of the best-kept secrets in long-term care, and though it’s steadily growing, overall enrollment – and awareness – remains relatively low. From 2019 to…

QHIN Drives Secure, Reliable Data Exchange Across Networks

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
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Introduction
In a strategic move to expand its role in healthcare interoperability, Oracle Health has announced its intention to apply for Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) status under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement…

Prior Authorization Drives Efficiency in Healthcare Access

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
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Introduction
Prior authorization is a widely implemented process in healthcare, intended to ensure that treatments, tests, and medications are necessary and cost-effective. However, many experts, including Peter Ax, CEO of UpScriptHealth, argue that prior authorization…

CAIO Propels Robust AI Innovations for Healthcare Success

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
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Introduction
As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare accelerates, the role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) has emerged as a critical position. Tasked with overseeing AI strategy, implementation, and governance, a CAIO…

AI Hype Revolutionizes Healthcare with Smart Patient Care

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
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Introduction
Artificial intelligence  has permeated various aspects of healthcare, promising efficiency, enhanced patient care, and operational improvements. However, not all AI investments deliver the intended impacts, and navigating the “AI hype” is essential for healthcare…

NewVue Elevates Patient Care via AI-Powered Data Solutions

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
AI/ Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Introduction
As the healthcare sector moves towards data-driven care, effective data standardization has become a significant challenge, particularly in radiology. Recognizing this need, NewVue and Enlitic have entered a strategic partnership that leverages proprietary AI…

Concerns raised that NHS digital plans could exclude older adults

Digital Health - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

Concerns have been raised that the government’s NHS digital and data plans could exacerbate health inequalities for older adults who do not have access to technology. 
In October 2024, the Department of Health and Social…

Patchwork Health acquires L2P to create joint healthcare platform

Digital Health - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

Dr Anas Nader, Patchwork Health chief executive (left) and Jim McLaughlin, L2P chief executive (right) (Credit: Isabelle Lemettre)

Patchwork Health has announced the acquisition of medical appraisal software and job planning software firm L2P…

North Tees NHS saves 25,000 clinical hours in last year with TrakCare

Digital Health - (Tuesday November 5, 2024)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has extended the rollout of the InterSystems TrakCare health information system to digitise streamline intensive care unit (ICU) admissions processes. 
The trust went live with the admissions and…