By Howard Wu – Health technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of healthcare, driving innovations that promise to enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations and make care more accessible. From cutting-edge developments in wearable devices to breakthroughs in telemedicine, the sector is teeming with advancements poised to redefine our approach to health and wellness.
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By Julie Bastien – Last month, healthcare leaders came together in Las Vegas for the HIMSS ‘25 Strategy Summit—a powerful “check-in” ahead of the spring 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference. This gathering wasn’t just another meeting; it was a chance for us to pause, reflect, and thoughtfully consider…
By Jennifer Sagerian and Tammy Coutts – According to the BOIA, 90% of US adults said the internet was “essential” during the pandemic. However, more than 97% of homepages tested in 2021 had identifiable issues preventing them from conforming with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
By Jamie Leachman RN BSN – When it comes to advancing Veteran care, effectively assessing patients when they leave hospitals can play a vital role in reducing readmissions. A recent NIH study found that hospital readmissions within 30 days point to potential care quality issues, along with increased mortality risks.
By Jay Nakashima & A. John Blair III MD -Trust is essential when it comes to accessing health care data. That is why we have been so consistently laser-focused on trust and “getting it right” for the patient as we’ve launched a new government-sponsored health data exchange framework.
By Devin Partida – Health care is witnessing a surge in IT innovations, from telemedicine to electronic health records management to AI integrations. Providing adequate training to adapt to these advancements is necessary to ensure staff can harness their full potential in enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
By Venky Chellappa PhD – The book “Finite and Infinite Games” by James P. Carse, although published in 2013, long before things like COVID or even AI invaded our public consciousness, the book’s message sticks with me and applying it to healthcare.
By Isaac Smith – Injury care management requires precision, efficiency, and streamlined processes to treat patients quickly and effectively. Health IT solutions have transformed injury management workflows, efficiency, and administrative burdens as healthcare systems evolve.
By Natalie Schibell MPH – Interoperability allows healthcare IT systems and software applications to effectively communicate, share data, and use this information to improve patient outcomes and streamline care coordination. It is a cornerstone of contemporary medical practice, promoting seamless integration across clinical environments.