The Problem With Machine Bias
New Dr. Nick: The Incrementalist Episode NOW on Demand with host Dr. Nick and guest Brian Powers, MD, resident physician at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
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EHR Errors Continue to Threaten Patient Safety
By Andy Aroditis – Accurate patient identification is fundamental component to safe care delivery. Yet, providers remain daunted by EHR systems that contain errors and fail to communicate or transmit information effectively.
Halamka’s New Journey at Mayo Clinic
By John Halamka MD – After nearly 25 years in Boston, I’m beginning a new journey at Mayo Clinic in the role of president, Mayo Clinic Platform. Many colleagues have asked me about the transition.
The AMA Says Improving the Usability of HealthIT Should Be a National Imperative
By Bennett Lauber – The capacity of the human brain to process information has remained not changed—even as the number of types of users for software-based Internet connected devices has increased at an exponential rate.
The Fantastic Voyage to Wellness and Longer Life
New Dr. Nick: The Incrementalist: With guest Sajad Zalzala, MD, the co-founder of Qalytude. The company is focusing on the longevity and some of the medications that are currently being studied with some intriguing data points to suggest they may be useful in extending lives.
Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – November 2019
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of November that we think deserve sharing again.
The Growing Threat of Ransomware
By Clyde Hewitt – Breaking news – ransomware is significantly disrupting healthcare organizations. This headline should appear flippant to senior leaders, especially when we are receiving weekly reports of yet another healthcare organization falling victim.
Healthcare to Go
By Art Gross – Isn’t it wonderful how technology has made medical care more accessible? Not only can medical professionals be mobile and go TO their patients, but patients can now take ownership via apps and devices…
Efforts To Move The Needle On Flu Shot Rates Get Stuck
By Phil Galewitz – It’s free and available everywhere. Yet most Americans skip the annual flu shot ― with the number of dispensed vaccines barely changed in the past decade, despite government removal of cost and access obstacles.