EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 2/27/25 – HIStalk
I’m deep into my HIMSS prep this week, figuring out what vendors I need to visit and of course which booths will be having the best happy hour offerings. I was excited to…
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Prediction of individual treatment allocation between electroconvulsive therapy or ketamine using the Personalized Advantage Index
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine are effective treatments for depression; however, evidence-based guidelines are needed to inform individual treatment selection. We adapted the Personalized Advantage Index (PAI) using machine learning to predict optimal treatment…
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HSE launches Health App for patients in Ireland
A health app for patients in Ireland has been launched by the Department of Health and Health Service Executive (HSE).
The first version of the Health App, which went live on 25 February 2025, is…
EHR Frailty Index Predicts Elderly Health Outcomes
Innovative Risk Assessment Tool
Mass General Brigham researchers have developed an electronic frailty index that successfully identifies older adults at higher risk of adverse outcomes. This groundbreaking tool, detailed in the Journal of the American…
Bridging the Digital Divide Nationwide
Government Launches Ambitious Digital Inclusion Initiative
The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Action Plan designed to address the growing digital divide in society. This strategic initiative targets the 1.6 million UK residents…
Why HIMSS Membership is a Game-Changer for Healthcare Leaders
HIMSS membership is a gateway to lifelong learning, career growth, and an unparalleled global network of healthcare changemakers. Whether you're seeking mentorship, exploring the latest health tech innovations, or exchanging ideas with experts, membership…
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MEDITECH Launches Expanse Outreach Portal to Enhance Lab Services
What You Should Know:
– MEDITECH, a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, today announced the launch of its new Expanse Outreach Portal.
– The web-based platform empowers MEDITECH hospitals to expand their laboratory outreach…
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Proposed HIPAA Updates and What They Mean for Healthcare IT teams
Jacob Johnson, CISO of ArmorPoint
Few industries rely more heavily on sensitive personal information than the healthcare sector, and therefore few collect, store and share as much data. The Department of Health and Human Services…
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Automating Insurance Verification: A Game-Changer for Pre-Visit Payment Collection – MedCity News
Insurance eligibility and benefit verification has long been a cornerstone of healthcare operations. Yet for many providers, the traditional manual process remains a source of inefficiency and frustration. Time-consuming, error-prone, and administratively taxing, manual…
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Michael Meng, Stellar Health, on Changing Primary Care Incentives
Subscribe for your weekly fix of health tech stories, wherever you get your news: Substack, Twitter, Apple, or Spotify.Michael Meng, co-founder and CEO, Stellar HealthIn this episode, I sat down with Michael Meng, co-founder and CEO…
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