HIStalk Interviews Helen Waters, COO, Meditech – HIStalk
Helen Waters is EVP/COO of Meditech of Canton, MA.
Tell me about yourself and the company.
I’ve been with Meditech for a long time in a variety of roles. I serve today as the chief…
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UMich Implements AI-Based System to Cut Healthcare Costs and Protect Patients
UMich deploys an AI-based system to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare, reducing costs and safeguarding patients. Dr. Mohammed Saeed highlights AI tools’ potential to improve provider practices, preventing inappropriate care. Health at…
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Featured Health IT Jobs – Epic Application Analyst/Coordinator | Healthcare IT Today
We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Epic Application Analyst/Coordinator position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was…
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Integrated care models offer seamless access to health services
Integrated models of care in healthcare systems are characterised by enhanced collaboration and communication between professionals, facilities and support systems to address patient needs and enhance their overall quality of life by providing better…
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Microneedle Patch for Antibiotic-Free Acne Treatment |
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a microneedle patch for the drug-free treatment of skin infections, such as acne. Acne is often treated using antibiotics, but these have limited effectiveness over…
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News 8/2/23 – HIStalk
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Amazon Clinic expands its telemedicine service to all 50 states and Washington, DC.
The company had postponed the expansion by several weeks due to lawmaker concerns about its method of collecting and sharing…
Environmental Health Surveillance Powered by GIS Technology Enhances Public Health Efforts at San Bernardino County | Healthcare IT Today
San Bernadino Public Health knows that monitoring the mosquito population benefits community health directly. This is why the public health team is tracking mosquitos breeding areas and leveraging GIS technology to better coordinate mosquito…
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KLAS: AI, Market Consolidation Impact Patient Privacy Monitoring Vendor Trends
By Jill McKeon
August 01, 2023 – Patient privacy monitoring solutions help healthcare organizations manage privacy risks and detect unauthorized access to patient data, playing a crucial role in compliance and patient confidentiality. The latest report…
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Enhancing Patient Adherence & Improving Treatment Outcomes | Healthcare IT Today
The following is a guest article by Christine Lee, Head of Health Partnerships at AnalyticsIQ
Patients seeking healthcare for their ailments often receive detailed treatment plans tailored to their individual needs. However, the efficacy of…
AI Algorithm Can Predict Mortality Based on Body Measurements
By Mark Melchionna
August 01, 2023 – According to a new study, an artificial intelligence (AI) can assess non-contrast low-dose CT chest scans for cancer screenings and predict outcomes such as lung cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD),…
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