NCPDP selects H1 as its provider data partner
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs is partnering with H1 to advance its technology and help members reduce the costs of inaccuracies with rich continuously updated healthcare provider data, according to the announcement. NCPDP has 1,500 members and its database, HCIdea, is used… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
MIT AI algorithms aim to revolutionize organ transplant system
The U.S. organ transplant system is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on an AI-driven algorithm framework, which launched March 9. This framework, known as continuous distribution, aims to make organ transplants more equitable. Continuous distribution, which considers all… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
ONC proposes new rules for Cures Act implementation, certifications and more
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced a new proposed rule on Tuesday, containing new statutory language for further implementation and certification criteria of the 21st Cures Act. The rule – Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
AristaMD launches combined teleconsult and referral platform
AristaMD this week announced its new unified care transition platform, which it says will enable primary care practices to provide patient-to-provider specialty matching, process electronic referrals and access peer consultations to minimize patient wait times for specialties. WHY IT… Source: Healthcareitnews.com and Read More
Oracle and John Snow Labs to collaborate on AI-based tools for FDA
Oracle Health this week announced that its Cerner Enviza life sciences division will work with John Snow Labs to develop a new artificial intelligence methodology to enhance computerized queries, or phenotyping, of digital patient data and clinical notes to support the U.S. Food and Drug… Source: Healthcareitnews.com and Read More
Cybersecurity: addressing the ‘termination gap’ and protecting data
Between remote work models, clinician burnout and an increased reliance on traveling healthcare professionals to meet shortages, the transient nature of the healthcare workforce in the pandemic era has deepened the risk of insider threats and data security. With the common disconnect between… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
Avoid losing 55% of your patients to poor digital communication
If you aren’t already, pretend you’re the owner of a successful specialty healthcare practice. Or maybe you’re an administrator for a large regional healthcare system. How would you keep your organization afloat if more than half of your patients suddenly walked out the door and never… Source: Healthcareitnews.com and Read More
CHAI publishes its blueprint for AI in healthcare
The Coalition for Health AI this week released what it’s calling the first blueprint for effective and responsible use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The group aims for the document to spur further discussion and refinement of recommendations around AI and machine learning –… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
Commonwealth Pain and Spine’s new EHR leads it to create an MSO
Commonwealth Pain and Spine, a provider organization that serves Indiana and Kentucky, was undergoing rapid growth, but its electronic health record system was not keeping up with needs. THE PROBLEM The system staff were using at the time felt archaic to them. Physicians and clinical staff did… Source: Healthcareitnews.com and Read More
Tools for optimising staff productivity
Amid acute staff shortages in healthcare, streamlining on-site communications and addressing information gaps at the point of care are key to boosting staff productivity and improving patient outcomes. While the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the healthcare system to breaking point, staff… Source: Healthcareitnews.com and Read More
