By Edward Yang – As the new year ushers in, many health IT leaders are finding themselves at a critical juncture to make 2019 a transformative time for their organizations. In response to massive consolidation, healthcare reform and competitive pressures, hospitals and health systems are undergoing dramatic change.
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By Brian Stone – Healthcare IT security pros face the important and difficult task of keeping patients’ sensitive data secure. This type of data is a prime target for cybercriminals, since health records contain more personal data points than, say, credit card data and cannot just be reissued if a breach occurs.
Of course you are going to HIMSS for the educational sessions. But while you are there, take in some of the fun and networking events. Check out these things we thought were worth sharing. See you in Orlando.
Understanding how a person’s genetics, environment, and lifestyle can help determine the best approach to prevent or treat disease. We are on the beat to find and report just what is happening now in Precision Medicine which includes HIMSS19, XIFIN, Inc., Fitbit, NIH, Cal OPR, All of Us Research, & Precision Medicine World Conference 2019.
Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on the hiring and appointments include URAC, Kyruus, Ocutrx Vision Technologies, VertitechIT, Medidata, Atrium Health, WellSky, AHIMA, Prime Health, eHealth Initiative, Holon Solutions, Health Catalyst.
Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC.
If you have not tuned in to our radio station yet, we invite you to REDISCOVER RADIO. Check out what’s on this weekend and a sneak peek of what’s new next week on 1st Talk Compliance and Harlow on Healthcare.
By Kayla Matthews – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46 people die per day as a result of a drug overdose from prescription opioids. In 2017, there were an estimated 72,000 deaths from drug overdoses…
This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include AI at HIMSS19, Change Healthcare, Health Fidelity, HoloSurgical Inc., FDNA, GE Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center & more.