Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 3/3/25
One of my areas of focus this year is trying to be more mindful of the time that I spend online. It has been a challenging goal, because as a healthcare IT consultant, staying…
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HIMSS25 Cyber Forum keynote urges industry involvement
LAS VEGAS – One year into a five-year Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan, the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council Cyber Working Group is looking for more of the healthcare industry to get…
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Is This the Right List of Healthcare Disruptors? – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 161
For the 161st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are debating if Alan Shoebridge's list of healthcare disruptors is right or not! We kick this episode off by first looking at who…
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Assessing and alleviating state anxiety in large language models
The use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in mental health highlights the need to understand their responses to emotional content. Previous research shows that emotion-inducing prompts can elevate “anxiety” in LLMs, affecting behavior and…
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The Promise and Peril of Price Transparency Under Trump’s New Executive Order
The bewilderingly opaque nature of healthcare prices is making headlines again after President Donald Trump’s latest executive order, which aims to strengthen enforcement for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ price transparency requirements.
Having…
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Efficacy of a Web-Based Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program in Improving Predialysis Blood Pressure Control Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Hypertension is highly prevalent among patients undergoing hemodialysis, with a significant proportion experiencing poorly controlled blood pressure (BP). Digital BP management in this population has been underutilized. Objective: This study aimed to explore…
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Value of clinical review for AI-guided deep vein thrombosis diagnosis with ultrasound imaging by non-expert operators
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) carries high morbidity, mortality, and costs globally. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) image acquisition by non-ultrasound-trained providers, supported by an AI-based guidance and remote image review system, is believed to…
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Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
This roundup is published monthly. It is meant to highlight some of healthcare’s recent hiring news and is not intended to be comprehensive. If you have news about an executive appointment, resignation or layoff…
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At Mass General Brigham, AI-powered frailty measurement tool shows results
An automated frailty assessment tool developed by researchers at Boston-based Mass General Brigham could help clinicians identify older adults at increased risk of emergency healthcare visits, hospital readmissions, or death.The MGB-Electronic Frailty Index, or…
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The Future of Patient Experience in Healthcare in 2025 and Beyond
Bill Bruno, CEO at Celebrus
Patient experience (PX) in healthcare is a crucial factor in engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency. But as digital interactions increasingly shape how patients access and navigate care, healthcare providers are…
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