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Bonus Features – December 17, 2023 – 97% of hospitals now capable of enabling electronic access to patient records, 70% of hospitals face hidden business continuity challenge, plus 31 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Although 94% of consumers know oral health impacts physical health, 81% are hesitant to seek dental care , according to a survey from VideaHealth.

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Ambient Voice Transcriptions Endorsed in a Study by The Permanente Medical Group

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This article summarizes the key findings in that study. What We’re Looking For in Ambient Voice Transcription Ambient voice transcription has been covered extensively on this web site in articles and video interviews. The researchers added surveys to verify anecdotal evidence that patients like the AI solution.

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Patient Scheduling and Pre-Visit Intake: Let’s Give Patients What They’re Asking For

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2023

Several surveys about the online patient experience were recently released. This article interviews a dozen experts to better understand why healthcare lags behind retail, finance, and other industries in serving customers online—and what we can do to improve the patient experience. I talked with Carle Falk, their Head of Research.

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Key Cybersecurity Defenses for the Healthcare Sector

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The following is a guest article by Sam Manjarres, Sr. Unsurprisingly, a recent Gartner Peer Insights survey – Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry – also showed that nearly half of participating healthcare organizations have experienced a data breach in the past two years.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Unlike EMRs, requests for access to EHR records can be made by other medical centers. Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone.

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A Deep Dive Into Epic’s Partnership with Microsoft and Nuance Including Integration with DAX Copilot

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 7, 2024

We’ve written a number of articles on the Nuance DAX (now called Nuance DAX Copilot aligning with Microsoft’s Copilot) ambient clinical voice solution. A survey showed that 85-90% physicians depend on their ambient voice, which leads to a 50% reduction on average in documentation, and thus saves 6 to 7 minutes per encounter.

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Bonus Features – August 28, 2022 – Epic data shows only 5% of OD patients get tested for fentanyl, 40% of clinicians plan to add AI to their day-to-day work, and more

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Those surveyed said improved diagnostic accuracy is where AI/ML will have the greatest impact on patients. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features.

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The Goal of RPM is Management, Not Monitoring

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 25, 2023

Today, only about half of practices use RPM, but surveys show that there will be dramatic growth – reaching about 76% of practices within the next year. And, by 2025, more than 70 million U.S. patients – 26.2% of the population – will benefit from some kind of RPM.

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More than Productivity: Include User Experiences when Assessing the ROI of AI-Based Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 17, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Peter Hahn, MD, MBA, Dr. Lance Owens, DO, and Joshua Wilda, MPA, CHCIO Over the past two years, clinical and technical leaders at the University of Michigan Health-West have been deploying and assessing the impacts of AI-based solutions intended to improve organizational efficiencies.

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Doing Digital Right: Leveraging Automation as the Connective Tissue to Bridge Operational Gaps

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The following is a guest article by Patty Riskind , CEO at Orbita. In another survey , 41% of respondents said they would stop going to their healthcare provider because of a poor digital experience. Patient Access as a Use Case. One example of where automation can deliver significant results is patient access.

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These Three Things Can Bring EHRs to the Next Level

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Mark Pratt , Chief Medical Officer at Altera Digital Health The patient quietly sits while her physician delves into the data stored in her electronic health record, combing through different screens for specific information. Here’s how.

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Help Desk Updates: Your Super Weapon to Boost Clinician Productivity

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 24, 2023

The following is a guest article by Bill Lewkowski, Vice President, Strategic Client Services at HCTec Clinicians Remain Overwhelmed, Overworked, and Burned Out. Improved EHR Help Desk Support Mitigates these Issues while Making a Positive Impact on Clinician Workflow and Patient Care.

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Challenges, Ethical Concerns, and Pessimistic Views with AI Integration

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2024

There was a report last December from Klas Research that found more than half of the healthcare executives they surveyed were looking to implement a GenAI solution within the next year. Huge thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day to submit a quote and thank you to all of you for taking the time to read this article!

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Bonus Features – December 17, 2023 – 97% of hospitals now capable of enabling electronic access to patient records, 70% of hospitals face hidden business continuity challenge, plus 31 more stories

Ambient Voice Transcriptions Endorsed in a Study by The Permanente Medical Group

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Patient Scheduling and Pre-Visit Intake: Let’s Give Patients What They’re Asking For

Key Cybersecurity Defenses for the Healthcare Sector

Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

A Deep Dive Into Epic’s Partnership with Microsoft and Nuance Including Integration with DAX Copilot

Bonus Features – August 28, 2022 – Epic data shows only 5% of OD patients get tested for fentanyl, 40% of clinicians plan to add AI to their day-to-day work, and more

The Goal of RPM is Management, Not Monitoring

More than Productivity: Include User Experiences when Assessing the ROI of AI-Based Solutions

Doing Digital Right: Leveraging Automation as the Connective Tissue to Bridge Operational Gaps

These Three Things Can Bring EHRs to the Next Level

Help Desk Updates: Your Super Weapon to Boost Clinician Productivity

Challenges, Ethical Concerns, and Pessimistic Views with AI Integration

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