Knowing that many tech solutions end up being not as effective as health systems would have hoped, two health system executives gave examples of tools they believe have made a significant impact on staffing issues at their organizations. One is a wearable patch that continuously monitors inpatients’ vital signs, and one is a platform that allows providers to fill open shifts with local nurses.
A new Accenture report laid out considerations that hospitals should keep in mind as they adopt new technology aimed at improving nurse retention. Some of the report’s key recommendations for providers were to build a strong, cloud-based technology infrastructure and to involve nurses early on in the process of adopting a new digital tool.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
MedCity News connected with Integra Connect's COO, Cory Wiegert at ViVE 2023 to discuss how their new platform will go beyond the "one size fits all" approach to data curation.
Hospitals’ operational margins have shrunk dramatically this year. Now more than ever, hospitals need to ensure they’re getting the most out of their investments in technology. Clear governance structures, effective communication and detailed training are among the factors hospitals need in order to get a significant return on investment for technology deployments, according to a new report.
Learn how planning for the strategic use of a low-code platform helps provide long-term benefits and helps to avoid issues resulting from suboptimal use of the products.
While some areas in the mental health tech space have been effective, some areas need improvement, experts said at MedCity's Invest Digital Health conference. Providing digital mental health care can be difficult do in a cost-effective way, and many clinicians are wary of adopting technology in their practices.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Leaders in healthcare draw attention to the myriad ways cloud computing technology is transforming healthcare.
A pediatric health system enlisting mixed reality and 3D printing technology illustrates how clinical collaboration and patient education can improve patient outcomes for complex procedures.
Leaders in healthcare draw attention to the myriad ways cloud computing technology is transforming healthcare.
Though the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated some aspects of health IT, it slowed others, including EHR replacements and back-office system upgrades. CIOs from some of the nation's leading health systems shared not only the projects they put on hold, but also how they made those decisions and the challenges they faced when trying to reignite their efforts.
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
The worsening workforce shortages have forced health systems to get creative when it comes to recruiting staff. Technology is helping health systems reach workers directly without having to go through a traditional staffing agency.
The St. Louis-based health system is collaborating with the UnitedHealth subsidiary to implement technology and processes that focus on improving care quality and reducing costs. Thousands of SSM Health employees will transition to Optum as part of the deal.
Though the Medicare Advantage-focused insurance technology startup is smaller than rivals like Clover Health in terms of membership and revenues, this latest financing round places it ahead of, or at least on par with, several larger competitors with regard to total funds raised.
The company, which provides revenue cycle management solutions for providers, is filing for the IPO less than two years after Bon Secours Mercy Health sold its majority stake in Ensemble to private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. Per the filing, the company aims to raise $100 million, but that is likely a placeholder figure.
Epic's Covid-19 vaccine credential, which shows up as a QR code within the MyChart patient portal, can be used to verify a person's immunization status. About 25 million people currently have access to the vaccine credential, and Epic plans to expand it to 100 million by 2022.