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 2024 outlook: Traditional care and faxes on the way out; retail care executes its plans
Healthcare IT news - (Friday December 15, 2023) In 2024, healthcare and health IT will feel the continued erosion of traditional care paradigms, be impacted by a retail shift from exuberant expansion to the long game of execution, and will finally, at…  HIMSSCast: How CIOs and IT teams should prepare for a fast-evolving future in health IT
Healthcare IT news - (Friday December 15, 2023) The healthcare industry is moving toward a distributed landscape and the roles of CIOs and other health IT leaders are evolving with this change.That is the view of William Lewkowski, vice president of HCTec,… |
 Lunit’s Acquisition of Volpara | An Advanced Leap in Cancer Diagnostics
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Friday December 15, 2023) Lunit’s acquisition of Volpara at AUD 1.15 per share marks a pivotal move in cancer diagnostics. The Scheme Implementation Agreement targets Volpara’s AI-enabled solutions, expanding Lunit’s global presence. Volpara’s 100 million mammogram images promise…  Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Friday December 15, 2023) The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX |
 AMA Survey Insights | Physician Views on Healthcare AI
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Friday December 15, 2023) AMA’s survey reveals physicians’ mixed emotions toward healthcare AI, with 41% equally excited and concerned. While enthusiasm centers on AI’s potential to ease administrative burdens and enhance diagnostic ability, concerns revolve around its impact…  Are Hospitals and Health Systems Increasingly Dependent on IT Vendors?
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Friday December 15, 2023) Healthcare’s reliance on IT vendors has transformed into strategic alliances due to digital shifts and escalating cyber threats. Over a decade, IT services evolved from routine support to pivotal partnerships. Heightened cyberattacks and digital… |
 Harrisburg Medical Center Data Breach Impacts 147K Individuals
Health IT Security - (Friday December 15, 2023) By Jill McKeon December 15, 2023 – Illinois-based Harrisburg Medical Center (HMC) filed a data breach notice with the Maine Attorney General’s Office regarding a December 2022 breach. The breach impacted 147,826 individuals in total. HMC’s notice…  Medication Access for OUD Abysmal for Medicare Enrollees
Patient Engagement HIT - (Friday December 15, 2023) By Sara Heath December 15, 2023 – About a million Medicare enrollees have opioid use disorder (OUD), but only 18 percent of them received medication to treat OUD, according to a new Office of Inspector General… |
 Tech Literacy: A Cornerstone of Preventive Care for Older Adults – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Friday December 15, 2023) In conversations about aging well, the mantra of preventive care is well-known: prioritize sleep, adopt a balanced diet, engage in daily exercise, schedule regular check-ups and screenings, stay current on vaccinations, challenge the mind,…  GTCR to Acquire Cloudbreak Health | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Friday December 15, 2023) Leading Video-Focused Language Interpretation Service Provider to Become Independent Company |