Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Wearables accurately predict patient outcomes

A wrist-worn step tracker is an adequate tool to measure exercise capacity and the health status of patients, replacing a standardized six-minute walking test in a clinical setting, according to new research from Intermountain Healthcare.

September 30, 2019

Humana’s digital health hub ramping up new projects

Health insurance giant Humana is hoping to make its new digital health hub in Boston look and feel like a technology startup.

September 23, 2019
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AHIMA19: Optimizing revenue cycle management for 2020

With patients seeing higher medical bills than ever and healthcare costs continuing to rise, healthcare organizations need to stay on top of the revenue cycle to ensure they can capture payments and be prepared for changes in 2020.

September 20, 2019

Medical records, data easily found online through insecure networks

Sensitive information of more than 5 million U.S. patients, including medical records and data, are easily discoverable due to insufficient protections.

September 19, 2019

Google, Mayo Clinic announce 10-year partnership

Two major companies are joining forces in a 10-year strategic partnership to accelerate healthcare innovation through digital technologies.

September 13, 2019

Healthcare organizations fight EHR accessibility

As the Trump administration pushes forth plans to make electronic health records accessible through apps, medical organizations are pushing back, citing privacy concerns, according to The New York Times.

September 3, 2019

CMS updates Medicare Plan Finder for usability

CMS is updating its Medicare Plan Finder for the first time in a decade.

August 29, 2019

Few healthcare workers get cybersecurity training

Despite a high threat of cyber attacks, few healthcare workers are actually trained on how to protect themselves and their organizations, according to a report from FireEye.

 

 

August 22, 2019

Around the web

This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible. 

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