Health System CIO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Sometimes innovation doesn’t have to involve machine learning, Hadoop, or any other buzzwords, says CIO Jake Dorst, who believes the focus should be on solving problems in a practical way. One of the most important characteristics for a strong leader is being able to stay calm when the organization hits rough waters. For Jake Dorst — who has survived tumultuous times during his career, including acquisitions and difficult go-lives — the ultimate test came less than a year into his tenure at Taho

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Consumer need is driving the development of telehealth programs across the country. Consumers want healthcare that is: easy-to-access. cost-effective. convenient. quality-focused. Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs.

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Insulin Nation

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

We regularly receive photos from people with Type 1 diabetes and the people who love them. This one came with a few paragraphs that moved us. We wanted to share it with you along with this photo. Three years ago, I took my beautiful son to the hospital with a suspected kidney infection; I was worried at the time about using the emergency room for something so minor.

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ACA Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

At some point, the gig economy was bound to expand into industries most never imagined. With the growing rate of Americans taking on some form of a job within the gig economy , it’s become something that many employers are seeking to understand and, in the case of the federal government, regulate. The healthcare industry is no exception. Companies like Nomad Health, where freelance physicians are matched with hospitals who need their assistance to address patient demand, along with startups like

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