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- September 13, 2019
13 Sep'19
AI, blockchain top healthcare CIO's list of emerging tech
In this Q&A, veteran healthcare CIO Geoffrey Brown talks about how his role has evolved, as well as why he's keeping an eye on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain.
- September 05, 2019
05 Sep'19
Cerner layoffs underscore company's move to reduce costs
Cerner laid off 255 employees as it seeks to reduce operating costs. One analyst said it's further evidence that the Meaningful Use boom years are gone.
- September 04, 2019
04 Sep'19
Transition to value-based care requires planning, communication
Establishing a value-based care environment requires institutional readiness and oftentimes changing an organization's mindset on how it delivers care.
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- August 30, 2019
30 Aug'19
In light of MGH healthcare data breach, experts call for transparency
Experts say Massachusetts General Hospital should have included more details about the data breach it suffered in June. Doing so can be valuable to other institutions.
- August 23, 2019
23 Aug'19
Experts say there's still a long road ahead for the FHIR standard
Panelists at ONC's 3rd Interoperability Forum in Washington, D.C., talked about the FHIR standard lacking maturity, as well as facing implementation challenges.
- August 23, 2019
23 Aug'19
Chief transformation officer takes digital one step further
You've heard of the chief digital officer, but what about the chief transformation officer? The title is gaining ground in healthcare and may suggest a digital maturity.
- August 23, 2019
23 Aug'19
Success of healthcare APIs hinges on data safety, patient awareness
Healthcare APIs took a front seat during ONC's recent forum in Washington D.C. Panelists and healthcare experts outlined issues such as lack of patient awareness that could affect usage.
- August 23, 2019
23 Aug'19
Promises for 5G in healthcare are great, but it's still early days
Analysts offer insight into how 5G works, where it might make the most impact in healthcare and why some of what 5G may offer is more promise than reality.
- August 22, 2019
22 Aug'19
5G healthcare use cases will help justify investment but are elusive
To invest in the 5G wireless network, healthcare CIOs will need compelling use cases. But since the network won't be ready for years, finding them may be tough.
- August 21, 2019
21 Aug'19
5G impact on healthcare a ways off, but CIOs shouldn't sit idle
5G could benefit areas of healthcare like telehealth and remote patient monitoring. That reality is still a few years out, but CIOs should start planning for it now.
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- August 13, 2019
13 Aug'19
Intraprise Health platform strengthens healthcare security
Intraprise Health introduced new software designed to prevent healthcare security breaches by monitoring third-party risks across the enterprise and improving security management processes.
- August 09, 2019
09 Aug'19
MyHealthDirect deal is a push for a seamless patient experience
Experian's acquisition of MyHealthDirect is a step toward a better patient experience by providing real-time scheduling services across the continuum of care.
- August 09, 2019
09 Aug'19
Before partnering with tech giants, healthcare CIOs should look within
To partner with tech giants or not to partner with tech giants? Gartner analyst Laura Craft offers advice on how healthcare CIOs can think through that question.
- August 02, 2019
02 Aug'19
Tech panel highlights digital healthcare products, platforms
From an electronic stethoscope to a voice technology platform, six startups presented their products at the 11th annual mHealth & Telehealth World Summit in Boston.
- July 31, 2019
31 Jul'19
Healthcare CIOs straddle fee-for-service, value-based care
For health systems with one foot in a fee-for-service model and the other in value-based care, reimbursement for services can get tricky.