Technology has transformed the world faster than ever in recent years, and those changes have played out across higher education and counseling as much as anywhere else. Digital work platforms, VR and AR simulations, AI and other technologies are revolutionizing the field in many ways.

From the Health IT Buzz Blog – We all know what it’s like to get forms completed with all the right information (and to get it done quickly!), and patients seeking determinations on their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance know this all too well.

Health systems are swimming in data, yet often lack the human-centered perspective needed to use it well. Nurses, who are with patients from the moment they arrive until they walk out the door and beyond, have the clearest view of how care actually unfolds. This makes them essential to the evolution of health IT tools meant to serve real people, not just abstract workflows.

By Devin Partida – Software defects in clinical information technology (IT) systems present a growing legal risk. They can cause patient harm or data breaches, leading to lawsuits. What can health care and IT professionals do to manage this risk?