Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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Health Connections Episode 2: Humanizing Change Management
The modern workplace has been shaken by constant disruptions, and the health industry has not been immune to these changes. Watch our latest video to see how, with the right culture, tools, and processes, you can find ways to humanize that change and use it as a springboard to drive innovation. You’ll see how customers are finding innovations through the uncertainty, leaders are using trust to power innovation, and how organizations are using human-centric experiences to drive change. -
Making it real: How to go from talking about digital health strategy to delivering meaningful long-term transformation
Following the initial surge in virtual care during the pandemic, demand is receding. Health systems are grappling with the long-term role of digital and virtual technologies. As they contemplate future strategies, organizations are weighing both provider and consumer preferences. -
AI expert joins Cedars-Sinai
An expert in natural language processing was named vice chair of Cedars-Sinai's computational biomedicine department June 1. -
Digital pharmacy's data breach affects 27K accounts
A digital pharmacy company has reported a data breach affecting 27,846 individuals. -
Baptist, OSF, Hartford + more using apps to enhance patient care
From apps that support opioid patients recovery treatments to apps that allow patients to directly message their physicians, here is a list of health systems piloting, creating and deploying applications to enhance patient care, as reported by Becker's since May 1: -
IT specialist charged in hacking of healthcare company's network
An IT specialist is facing federal charges after allegedly hacking into the network of a suburban Chicago healthcare company that had denied him employment. -
10 fastest-growing metro areas for tech workers
The pandemic altered the migration pattern of U.S. tech workers, as they were more free to move where they chose in an era of remote work. -
Healthcare interoperability firm gets $30M infusion
A healthcare interoperability company has received a $30 million infusion of funding to expand its team and technology investments -
New vision of digital health should be personalized, inclusive
Despite the digital revolution that took over many traditional industries, healthcare hasn't experienced such a change, with many services still remaining slow and complicated. However, digital health still holds promise if it is approached through a lens of inclusivity and personalization, according to a May 31 Fast Company article. -
Alameda Health System data breach potentially affects 90,000 patients
Oakland, Calif.-based Alameda Health System reported that a data breach has potentially exposed the protected health information of 90,000 patients. -
Wellspan Health's AI transcribing tech reduces clinical documentation by 50%
York, Pa.-based Wellspan Health is using Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, an AI voice-activated technology, to help its physicians automatically transcribe medical visit notes. -
The changing role of IT in the new healthcare paradigm
IT has a key role to play in improving health outcomes through technologies and functions like analytics, AI and machine learning while also reducing costs through better integration and workflow automations. -
Montana health system inks deal with cloud provider
Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter's Health tapped Innovaccer, a health cloud company, as its strategic cloud provider and plans to transform its EHR data into unified patient records. -
BJC HealthCare notifies patients of data breach
BJC HealthCare notified patients about a data breach that may have compromised the protected health information of some patients at its affiliated hospitals and service organizations. -
FBI thwarts attempted Iranian cyberattack against Boston Children's Hospital
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Iranian government-backed hackers were behind an attempted cyberattack of the Boston Children's Hospital in 2021, Boston Herald reported June 1. -
Cybersecurity in the Boardroom Is More Important Than Ever. Here’s What to do About it
Board directors agree cybersecurity is a top priority. As costly data breaches become more common, make sure your board — and organization — are protected -
Apple launches IT training, certification program
Apple has launched an IT training and certification program to meet the demand for professionals who use its products and services on the job. -
AI neurology startup gets $25M funding
A health tech startup that aims to find biomarkers and more precision care for neurological disorders has received $25 million in series A funding. -
Ohio data breach affects nearly 30,000 patients
Nearly 30,000 patients were affected by a data breach at an Ohio community mental health center. -
Scientists developing AI tools for the ICU
Researchers in Florida are investigating whether artificial intelligence can help shorten the length of ICU stays and reduce hospital-based delirium.