"From a patient safety perspective, this was a very important milestone for us to achieve to ensure that we are providing the highest level of care to one of our most vulnerable patient populations," the health system's chief nurse executive says. Healthcare IT News
Banner Health successfully addresses behavioral health challenges using digital therapeutics. Faced with a surge in demand exacerbated by the pandemic and a shortage of clinical professionals, Banner Health leverages technology to bridge the gap. Results indicate a 40% order-to-enrollment rate, reduced anxiety scores, and significant patient engagement. The organization is now exploring similar strategies for diabetes management. DistilINFO
Alexandra Hunter, virtual care consultant at Henry Ford Health, previews her HIMSS24 session, where she will explore ways in which Henry Ford and other health systems have addressed equity gaps and overcome barriers. Healthcare IT News
A groundbreaking deep learning model has emerged as a beacon of hope in the fight against rheumatic heart disease (RHD) among children. Developed by researchers at Children’s National Hospital, this innovative tool utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to detect RHD with unprecedented accuracy, offering a lifeline in regions lacking cardiologists. The deep learning model combines machine learning and ultrasound interpretation to identify subtle variations in heart size, a crucial factor in RHD diagnosis. DistilINFO
This Week in The Big Unlock Podcast
Self-Assessment of Your Digital Transformation Efforts Is Important
In this episode, Vineela Yannamreddy, CIO of United Medical Center (UMC), a Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation (NFPHC), shares the thought process behind the successful implementation of over 200 applications at UMC over a span of six years, transforming the EHR, and bridging the legacy systems with contemporary solutions to make them functional. Listen now.
Medically complex older patients who received care through a provider’s hospital-at-home program had “low” rates of mortality and readmission, according to recently published research data. FIERCE Healthcare
Although cultural change generally requires human intervention, it appears that new technology — especially a new technology like generative AI that captures human imaginations — can play a role in catalyzing a data-oriented culture. In an annual survey assessing attitudes about data, analytics, and AI, data and technology leaders in large companies reported significant improvement in their organizations’ data culture. Given that the 2023 survey was fielded just before ChatGPT was announced, generative AI seems the likely cause of the leap in positive responses around culture. To take advantage of this, companies need to invest in experimentation, production deployment, and education. HBR
GAI is poised to change all that and perhaps finally deliver on VBC’s promise. AI has tremendous potential to address the technology challenges of VBC and empower healthcare’s transition from volume to value. LinkedIn Pulse
DigiMTM model is a framework that describes the different stages of digital maturity in the specific context of health systems. The framework is supported by an automated online evaluation tool that scores the digital programs of individual health systems and provides benchmarks to drive incremental investments and roadmap execution priorities.
DigiMTM model is a framework that describes the different stages of digital maturity in the specific context of health systems. The framework is supported by an automated online evaluation tool that scores the digital programs of individual health systems and provides benchmarks to drive incremental investments and roadmap execution priorities.
This book, by Rohit Mahajan, explores the current and future implementation of AI in healthcare and medicine. The impact of AI in drug discovery with examples including how AI helped bring the COVID-19 vaccines to market. Answers to ethical and privacy concerns about healthcare AI, and best practice guides for practitioners and administrators. Book
The book by Paddy Padmanabhan provides actionable insights on developing enterprise digital roadmaps and implementing digital health solutions at every touchpoint in a consumer’s journey. Book
As slim operating margins continue to challenge hospitals, experts predict providers will trim unnecessary expenses and focus on strategic labor investments. Healthcare DIVE
Generative AI has the potential to reinvent work, freeing us to unleash our creativity on the problems that really matter. But in order for this to happen, companies need to build people’s trust in the technology. The author, who has spent years researching trust, recommends asking four questions to assess the trustworthiness of your company’s generative AI efforts. HBR
The VC firm's business venture, HATCo, announced it signed a letter of intent to purchase the nonprofit healthcare system and shift its focus to value-based care. mobihealth news
The insurer said that a dearth of providers in rural areas spurred it to acquire the clinics in that state, which are location in 34 counties in the state. FastMed offers preventive care, telehealth, primary care and occupational care. FIERCE Healthcare
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