By Dan Coleman – Federal health agencies are accelerating efforts to modernize outdated IT systems. These efforts are more than technical upgrades. They are foundational to improving operational efficiency, ensuring data security, and delivering better health outcomes for Americans.
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By Dana Yaffe PhD – The rapid growth of the global population has led to an increasing strain on healthcare systems, with hospitals facing overcrowding and limited capacity to accommodate the rising number of patients. This surge in demand for medical care necessitates a transformative approach to healthcare delivery.
By Susan Clark – I had the privilege of attending the Health Sector Coordinating Council Joint Cybersecurity Working Group All-Hands Across America meeting—and let me just say, this event delivered. Think cross-country coordination, deep dives into policy and preparedness, and face-to-face dialogue between some of the sharpest minds across healthcare cybersecurity.
By Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo PhD MPH – Improving health outcomes requires more than medical care alone—it demands a holistic approach that addresses Social Drivers of Health (SDOH), such as housing, food security, transportation and interpersonal safety. The evidence is clear: addressing these factors not only improves health but also…
By Ellie Gabel – Creating better access to health care providers is vital. When people move into or reside in rural housing developments, location can impact their connectivity. Medical teams in clinics and hospitals can overcome that barrier with 5G technology. Investing in tech upgrades provides numerous benefits for patients and providers.
By Natalie Krebs – The pandemic was difficult for health workers. Many endured long hours, and the stresses on the nation’s health care system prompted more workers than usual to quit or retire.
By Nathan Elliott – NCQA provides a nationally recognized standard for validating an organization’s ability to collect, aggregate, and standardize healthcare data for quality measurement and reporting, such as Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS). It represents more than 72% of the U.S. population.
By Dr. Jin Hyung Lee – If we can replicate the brain’s energy-efficient processes, we may be able to create AI that works more in harmony with humans, rather than competing for resources. Let’s talk about what this could mean for the future of technology.
By Kenji Taylor MD MSc – Since the advent of generative AI, there’s been an explosion in innovations focused on helping health systems/providers, from revenue to data management to ambient listening. But not as many are developed specifically for the patient.