Urgent action is needed to address NHS computer failings which are causing harm to patients, BBC has reported, citing the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), the country’s patient safety watchdog.The report said the…
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Digital triage provider, eConsult Health has agreed a new partnership with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation to integrate its eTriage technology for patient registration and prioritisation in Kingston’s Emergency Department.The implementation sets out to strengthen the hospital’s…
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All Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts have turned to the same digital e-rostering solution from RLDatix to improve patient safety and reduce agency spend.All five acute Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts…
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Shlomo Matityaho, Founder and CEO at IDENTI
As the healthcare sector embraces technology to tackle slow, time-consuming workflows, one task targeted for an innovation makeover is surgical supply data collection.
The capturing of every reportable item…
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Leading healthcare organizations, including Boston Children’s and CVS, pledge adherence to ethical AI principles, prioritizing “Fair, Appropriate, Valid, Effective, and Safe” outcomes. Prompted by the Biden Administration’s executive order on AI safety, these 28…
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Sean Kelly from Imprivata sheds light on patient misidentification. He discusses the impact on patient safety, revenue, and hospital reputation by utilizing emerging technologies like facial recognition. Sean emphasizes the need for increased investment…
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AMA’s survey reveals physicians’ mixed emotions toward healthcare AI, with 41% equally excited and concerned. While enthusiasm centers on AI’s potential to ease administrative burdens and enhance diagnostic ability, concerns revolve around its impact…
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Steve Cagle of Clearwater shares his views on cybersecurity. With the industry facing an alarming surge in breach records and ransomware attacks, Steve emphasizes the urgent need for increased dialogue and action. The financial…
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Karandeep Singh, MD, Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego Health
What You Should Know:
– UC San Diego Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Karandeep Singh, MD, as the Joan and Irwin Jacobs…
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The American Hospital Association says the newly released U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ healthcare sector cybersecurity strategy paper, which outlines the agency’s “ongoing and planned steps to improve cyber resiliency and protect…
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