Epic Systems Adapts Implementation Strategy for Smaller Healthcare Providers Epic, the dominant electronic health record (EHR) vendor, is collaborating with Trinity Health in North Dakota to develop a more streamlined implementation process tailored for community hospitals and regional health systems. This initiative represents a potential shift in how smaller organizations gain access to Epic’s comprehensive … Read more
Federal Action Intensifies Against Health Data Blocking The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated its first enforcement actions against health IT developers suspected of impeding patient access to their electronic health information. This marks a significant escalation in the government’s efforts to enforce the 21st Century Cures Act, which aims to promote … Read more
AI in Healthcare Hampered by Decades of Poor Data Quality The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence promises a revolution in healthcare, but a critical obstacle threatens to derail its potential: the pervasive issue of poor data quality. Experts warn that years of collecting clinical data as a secondary outcome of patient care – rather than … Read more
Conversational AI Poised to Revolutionize Healthcare Help Desks, Experts Say Healthcare systems are facing a critical imbalance: patient contact centers are inundated with exponentially more inquiries than IT service desks – handling 40 to 50 times the daily call volume. Despite this disparity, these vital patient-facing operations are often treated as cost centers, hindering strategic … Read more
Rural Healthcare Revolution: Farmers Access Specialist Care From Combine Harvesters The image is striking: a farmer, amidst the golden expanse of a Dakota wheat field, pausing harvest season not for a mechanical repair, but for an endocrinology appointment. This isn’t a futuristic vision, but a current reality enabled by Sanford Health’s expanding virtual care network. … Read more
AI Integration in Healthcare: Mayo Clinic Leader Highlights Human-Centered Approach The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems hinges on a critical factor: the ability of organizations to cultivate practical expertise across all levels – clinical staff, operational teams, and technical specialists. Successful implementation isn’t simply about adopting new technology; it’s about ensuring … Read more
Renown Health Prioritizes Data Infrastructure as Foundation for AI Success The healthcare industry is rapidly exploring the potential of artificial intelligence, but a leading health system in northern Nevada is taking a different tack. Renown Health is emphasizing a foundational step often overlooked: ensuring robust and reliable data infrastructure before implementing AI solutions. This strategic … Read more