Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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What the rising cost of tech talent means for CIOs
The cost of hiring and retaining top tech talent is rising, creating challenges for chief information officers, The Wall Street Journal reported April 21.
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The important role of the CFO in innovation
Although CFOs often hold the key to resources, acting as gatekeepers, they can also be critical allies in innovation, enabling programs and initiatives, according to an April 12 McKinsey report. -
Epic CEO Judy Faulkner to receive honorary degree for philanthropic work
Epic CEO Judy Faulkner will receive an honorary doctor of civic engagement degree from Carlisle, Pa.-based Dickinson College.
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MUSC Health using AI to deliver virtual care
Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health University Medical Center partnered with health IT company Andor Health to use its AI virtual assistant for its virtual health services. -
Cloud computing spending to reach $494.7B in 2022
Companies are estimated to spend $494.7 billion on cloud computing in 2022, up 20 percent from 2021, The Wall Street Journal reported April 20.
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Graphite Health names chief technology officer
Graphite Health, a digital marketplace that allows health systems to adopt tools easily and efficiently, appointed Ted Gaubert, PhD, as chief technology officer.
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How data and analytics can help identify the best population health opportunities
Many factors affect whether initiatives focused on closing care gaps will be clinically effective and make sense financially. Advanced data and analytics can help payers and providers identify the best opportunities for interventions as well as appropriate investment levels. -
Meditech genomics goes live at Missouri hospital
Clinton, Mo-based Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is the first hospital to integrate Meditech's Expanse Genomics, which allows providers to order genetics testing directly through the EHR.
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8 reasons health AI companies fail
Artificial intelligence in healthcare "doesn’t really exist right now," even though it should, according to Aike Ho, a partner at venture capital firm Acme Capital. -
Mount Sinai launches tech fund for female, Black, Indigenous and people of color innovators
New York City-based Mount Sinai launched a technology fund focused on female, Black, Indigenous and people of color inventors. -
HHS sounds alarm on 'exceptionally aggressive' ransomware group
The HHS Cybersecurity Program issued an alert April 19 to healthcare providers warning them to defend against the "exceptionally aggressive" Hive ransomware group.
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Cerner integrates patient scheduling platform
Cerner is now compatible with Yosi Health, a patient scheduling and registration platform, that aims to eliminate wait times.
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How Boston Medical Center uses automation for early discharge planning
Early discharge planning is key in reducing unnecessary length of stay, expanding bed capacity and realizing cost savings.
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44 'breakthrough' medical devices that earned FDA approval
The FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program has helped at least 44 medical devices become authorized and enter the market since it launched in 2015, the agency said April 15. -
Allscripts adds data exchange app to online store
Allscripts added Moxe Health, which automates the release of information requests, to its Allscripts App Expo marketplace.
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3 maternal health innovations from Banner, Northwell + more
From hospitals launching platforms to accelerate investments in maternal health to creating new telehealth programs for obstetrical care, here are three innovation projects health systems' have recently created and deployed: -
Samsung expands capabilities of its healthcare TVs
Samsung will implement a mobile multicontent casting technology in its healthcare TVs. -
How hospitals can be a 'laboratory' for innovation
Hospitals should formalize their strategy, define what innovation looks like and encourage clinicians to think outside of the box as they pursue innovation. Here, four hospital chief innovation officers share strategies on how to create a pro-innovation environment. -
Technology from wearables has 'outpaced' physicians, says cardiologist
Some physicians are warning that the information collected by wearable fitness devices is currently unusable and unnecessary in a clinical setting, and may be causing patients anxiety, Protocol reported April 19. -
QR codes helping patients navigate Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona (Calif.) Valley Hospital Medical Center is using wayfinding technology to help patients, staff and visitors find their way around the hospital.