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Highmark Health has signed a six-year deal with Google Cloud under which the two will build and manage a new platform designed to streamline patient care delivery. MORE
For the 41st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the new digital front doors of healthcare. We previously introduced the idea of the 2 new digital front doors of healthcare. MORE
Dan is one of our A-List speakers at our new EXPO.health Experience Series. Dan will join Ed Marx and other health IT leaders in an interactive discussion about digital transformation in healthcare and how you can develop your digital […]. MORE
More and more patients are able to take advantage of remote consults and other virtual care options as health systems have begun pursuing telehealth programs in earnest, new HIMSS Media research shows. WHY IT MATTERS. That's not necessarily to say that many patients – and, indeed, many providers – don't still prefer old-fashioned, in-person, one-on-one doctor-patient consults. It all gets moved into the home." MORE
One of the most exciting areas of healthcare IT is the automation of so many of the mundane tasks that exist in healthcare. MORE
Effective patient engagement is widely known to be tied to high quality care, outcomes, and cost savings. And while the healthcare industry continually stresses the importance of that connection, few stakeholders are truly extracting the greatest value from their strategies. […]. MORE
The survey of clinicians, healthcare executives and IT staff was conducted late last year by Spok, a healthcare communications provider. 50% of respondents to a recent survey said EMAIL was the most effective form of hospital-wide communications during the pandemic. MORE
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Geri Lynn Baumblatt as a regular contributor to Healthcare IT Today. Geri has a unique perspective and a variety of experiences in healthcare that will make for some great content. We’re excited to have her and her passion for healthcare as part of the Healthcare IT Today team. MORE
The following is an interview with Adnan Iqbal, Co-Founder and CEO of Luma Health. Tell us a little bit about yourself and Luma Health. MORE
For instance, when you can’t find the ventilator that was on the floor yesterday, and have to make a staff person wander around to find it, you’re wasting time you can’t afford. MORE
This week’s chat will be hosted by Kristen Jacobsen from @RevSpringInc on the topic “Transformation in Healthcare Revenue Cycle as a Result of COVID“ The burden on healthcare organizations and their patients today, particularly […]. MORE
Communication and Patient Experience Health IT Company Healthcare IT IT IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops Healthcare Communication Healthcare Contact Center Healthcare Pagers provider communications Spok Tim TindleWe’d all like to believe that WiFi and cellular technologies are the most reliable way to deliver critical communications within the walls of a hospital, but sadly they aren’t. Pagers are. You read that right, pagers. MORE
As anyone who reads this site would know, it’s become steadily more important for providers to capture and use patient-directed data. Increasingly, hospitals and clinics live or die on how patients respond to and engage with their care. MORE
For the 14th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Measuring Satisfaction in Healthcare. We all know a great experience when we see it, but measuring it across an organization is a really hard thing to do. Thus, we thought it would be a great topic for a podcast. It's even more difficult in healthcare where so many people and organizations have their hands in the pot. MORE
For the 21st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Health IT and Marketing. Shouldn’t the CIO (IT) and CMO (Marketing) work together? Every hospital and health system has a marketing team and an IT team. However, we often […] You'd think that IT and Marketing within a healthcare organization would work together. Here's a look at the questions and topics we discuss: * Does IT & Marketing Work Together? * MORE
It was Valentine’s day and I was at a party. C-Suite Leadership Clinical Communication and Patient Experience Healthcare IT Advance Care Planning Doctor-Patient Communication family caregiver Health Literacy Improving Patient Communiations Patient Education Patient Experience physician experience plain languageThe last few weeks things were good: my dad hadn’t been in and out of the hospital or the ER. MORE
Since the pandemic began, healthcare organizations have been making significant process and technology changes to see and treat patients safely. The following is a guest article by Dan Simenc, Chief Revenue Officer, SR Health by Solutionreach. MORE
The platform not only reduced the burden on pharmacists, but it also improved the overall experience for people in the community looking to get their flu shots. MORE
Meeting patients where they are has been a rallying cry for the past several years, but healthcare is still challenged by access challenges. The COVID vaccine might just be the shot in the arm we need to make meaningful progress towards improved healthcare access for all patients. MORE
Providing a great patient experience is slowly shifting from a differentiator to a survival tactic. In a world where reimbursements are tied to patient experience and where online ratings can impact patient volume, practices can’t afford not to focus on experience. But are practices investing in patient experience? Healthcare IT Today recently sat down with […]. MORE
A nurse practitioner (NP) was telling patient advocates how to help patients prepare better for appointments. She explained that many people with high blood pressure (BP) don’t track it before their appointment. MORE
Consumerism and the use of patient-generated data are no fads, but rather a lasting change to the healthcare landscape, according to a new survey conducted by Healthcare IT Today of our readers. According to the survey, perhaps the most-transformative trend emerging from healthcare consumerism was the use of consumer-facing health apps, which nearly half of […]. MORE
We all know that Physician Burnout is a big problem in healthcare. Not only is it impacting physicians, but that has a trickle down effect on patient experience as well. That’s why we see so much focus on how to improve the physician experience. While I’ve seen a lot of great efforts, I’m quickly realizing […]. MORE
For the 38th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re feeling the rush. No, it’s probably not what you’re thinking. This is especially true in health IT with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode we talk about […] For the 38th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we're feeling the rush. No, it's probably not what you're thinking. This is especially true in healthcare with the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE
As healthcare struggles to deal with the pandemic, I hurt as I see how many healthcare organizations are struggling, but I also look at the tremendous opportunities that are available for healthcare to do so much more for patients. MORE
– and the wherewithal of the information systems and digital data that keep them running – been put to the test quite like it was in 2020. A massive nationwide scale-up of telehealth and remote patient monitoring unlike anything yet seen. MORE
Healthcare systems need to have a plan to provide better patient care and combat systemic racism. I am looking forward to discussing this with Sachin Jain, MD at the upcoming Patient Experience Symposium. MORE
The following is a guest article by Dr. Bob Monteverdi – Global Healthcare Solutions Leader at Lenovo Health. Before Covid-19 few of us interacted with our healthcare providers in any way other than face-to-face. MORE
Across many parts of healthcare, we’re seeing where various healthcare services are being pushed to the home. MORE
The health care field has lagged in its digital tool designs. For an example, let me take you on a tour of the Epic patient portal, Mychart.) MORE
For the 22nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking the question Is Consumerism the Elephant in the Room? The discussion of consumerism in healthcare is a tricky one. Many patients wonder why their healthcare experience is so different than their consumer experience. Of course, this discussion sometimes raises the ire of patients who don't want to be treated like a consumer. What’s Holding Us Back from Improved Experiences? MORE
For those not familiar with the event, it’s hosted by the AHA (American Hospital Association) and brings together hospital and healthcare marketers for trainings, certifications, etc. Administration C-Suite Leadership Communication and Patient Experience Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Chief Marketing Officer CIO CMO Healthcare Marketing Patient Self Scheduling SHSMD SHSMD19 Value Based Care MORE
My colleague John Lynn, describes the COVID-19 telehealth surge as a false market, given that it was driven by conditions that are almost guaranteed to change. On the surface, there are very good reasons to predict that telehealth volume is likely to sink like a stone. MORE
This week’s chat will be hosted by Richard Corder (@RichardCorder) from @t1healthcare on the topic “Does Patient Experience Transformation Depend on Digital Transformation?” HITsm C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT #HITsm Topics Digital Transformation Health IT Community Healthcare Leadership Patient Experience Richard Corder TiER1 Performance MORE
“If I’m scheduled for a colonoscopy, but i have a hemorrhoid should I still get it done or will it hurt during the procedure.?” “If If I get a hip replacement will I be able to have sex again without pain?” What happens to the space where my uterus was?” MORE
A new survey suggests that patients aren’t as engaged by telehealth visits as one might hope, with many multitasking during their consult. And, as I’ll argue below, that’s actually a pretty predictable finding, though not an inevitable one. MORE
This week’s chat will be hosted by Stephanie Guadian (@StephanieG_ECG) and Alexia Severson (@AlexiaS_ECG) from @ElectronicCare on the topic of “The Role of AI Technology in Healthcare and the Changes It Will Bring“. MORE
When COVID-19 really hammered us in April, it was amazing to see how quickly healthcare organizations had to turn on telehealth visits at their organization. MORE
It is not often that an innovation leaps from the world of fashion to healthcare, yet that is exactly what happened with Idion’s skin-applied technology. The company is working to turn patient ID wristbands into antiques and that’s just the beginning. MORE
When learning that the first heart rate monitor was invented in 1977, it is surprising to look at how far medical technologies have advanced– and those advances are just the beginning. As technology in healthcare begins to expand beyond patient interaction and information, more diverse purposes and applications will increase media technologies utilization within hospitals and clinics. could help to relieve anxiety, fear, and pain experienced in a healthcare crisis. MORE
For the 15th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Access to Medical Records. While some are shocked by the realities associated with getting access to medical records, there’s a lot more nuance to gaining access to medical records in a way that is helpful to the patient, but also respects the privacy […] Access to medical records a hot topic with multiple perspectives. Should patients be able to access medical records? MORE
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Healthcare systems need to have a plan to provide better patient care and combat systemic racism. I am looking forward to discussing this with Sachin Jain, MD at the upcoming Patient Experience Symposium.
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Providing a great patient experience is slowly shifting from a differentiator to a survival tactic. In a world where reimbursements are tied to patient experience and where online ratings can impact patient volume, practices can’t afford not to focus on experience. But are practices investing in patient experience? Healthcare IT Today recently sat down with […].
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Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As healthcare struggles to deal with the pandemic, I hurt as I see how many healthcare organizations are struggling, but I also look at the tremendous opportunities that are available for healthcare to do so much more for patients.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
This week’s chat will be hosted by Richard Corder (@RichardCorder) from @t1healthcare on the topic “Does Patient Experience Transformation Depend on Digital Transformation?” HITsm C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT #HITsm Topics Digital Transformation Health IT Community Healthcare Leadership Patient Experience Richard Corder TiER1 Performance
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The following is a guest article by Dr. Bob Monteverdi – Global Healthcare Solutions Leader at Lenovo Health. Before Covid-19 few of us interacted with our healthcare providers in any way other than face-to-face.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
More and more patients are able to take advantage of remote consults and other virtual care options as health systems have begun pursuing telehealth programs in earnest, new HIMSS Media research shows. WHY IT MATTERS. That's not necessarily to say that many patients – and, indeed, many providers – don't still prefer old-fashioned, in-person, one-on-one doctor-patient consults. It all gets moved into the home."
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 5, 2021
Meeting patients where they are has been a rallying cry for the past several years, but healthcare is still challenged by access challenges. The COVID vaccine might just be the shot in the arm we need to make meaningful progress towards improved healthcare access for all patients.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 29, 2020
A nurse practitioner (NP) was telling patient advocates how to help patients prepare better for appointments. She explained that many people with high blood pressure (BP) don’t track it before their appointment.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 30, 2020
Consumerism and the use of patient-generated data are no fads, but rather a lasting change to the healthcare landscape, according to a new survey conducted by Healthcare IT Today of our readers. According to the survey, perhaps the most-transformative trend emerging from healthcare consumerism was the use of consumer-facing health apps, which nearly half of […].
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Dan is one of our A-List speakers at our new EXPO.health Experience Series. Dan will join Ed Marx and other health IT leaders in an interactive discussion about digital transformation in healthcare and how you can develop your digital […].
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 24, 2019
We all know that Physician Burnout is a big problem in healthcare. Not only is it impacting physicians, but that has a trickle down effect on patient experience as well. That’s why we see so much focus on how to improve the physician experience. While I’ve seen a lot of great efforts, I’m quickly realizing […].
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 12, 2021
One of the most exciting areas of healthcare IT is the automation of so many of the mundane tasks that exist in healthcare.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 3, 2020
Communication and Patient Experience Health IT Company Healthcare IT IT IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops Healthcare Communication Healthcare Contact Center Healthcare Pagers provider communications Spok Tim TindleWe’d all like to believe that WiFi and cellular technologies are the most reliable way to deliver critical communications within the walls of a hospital, but sadly they aren’t. Pagers are. You read that right, pagers.
Duane Boise
APRIL 5, 2018
When learning that the first heart rate monitor was invented in 1977, it is surprising to look at how far medical technologies have advanced– and those advances are just the beginning. As technology in healthcare begins to expand beyond patient interaction and information, more diverse purposes and applications will increase media technologies utilization within hospitals and clinics. could help to relieve anxiety, fear, and pain experienced in a healthcare crisis.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 15, 2020
For the 38th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re feeling the rush. No, it’s probably not what you’re thinking. This is especially true in health IT with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode we talk about […] For the 38th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we're feeling the rush. No, it's probably not what you're thinking. This is especially true in healthcare with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
“If I’m scheduled for a colonoscopy, but i have a hemorrhoid should I still get it done or will it hurt during the procedure.?” “If If I get a hip replacement will I be able to have sex again without pain?” What happens to the space where my uterus was?”
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The health care field has lagged in its digital tool designs. For an example, let me take you on a tour of the Epic patient portal, Mychart.)
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 13, 2021
When COVID-19 really hammered us in April, it was amazing to see how quickly healthcare organizations had to turn on telehealth visits at their organization.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 7, 2019
For the 21st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Health IT and Marketing. Shouldn’t the CIO (IT) and CMO (Marketing) work together? Every hospital and health system has a marketing team and an IT team. However, we often […] You'd think that IT and Marketing within a healthcare organization would work together. Here's a look at the questions and topics we discuss: * Does IT & Marketing Work Together? *
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
My colleague John Lynn, describes the COVID-19 telehealth surge as a false market, given that it was driven by conditions that are almost guaranteed to change. On the surface, there are very good reasons to predict that telehealth volume is likely to sink like a stone.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Since the pandemic began, healthcare organizations have been making significant process and technology changes to see and treat patients safely. The following is a guest article by Dan Simenc, Chief Revenue Officer, SR Health by Solutionreach.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 16, 2019
For the 15th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Access to Medical Records. While some are shocked by the realities associated with getting access to medical records, there’s a lot more nuance to gaining access to medical records in a way that is helpful to the patient, but also respects the privacy […] Access to medical records a hot topic with multiple perspectives. Should patients be able to access medical records?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 7, 2020
– and the wherewithal of the information systems and digital data that keep them running – been put to the test quite like it was in 2020. A massive nationwide scale-up of telehealth and remote patient monitoring unlike anything yet seen.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 12, 2021
This week’s chat will be hosted by Kristen Jacobsen from @RevSpringInc on the topic “Transformation in Healthcare Revenue Cycle as a Result of COVID“ The burden on healthcare organizations and their patients today, particularly […].
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 21, 2019
For the 22nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking the question Is Consumerism the Elephant in the Room? The discussion of consumerism in healthcare is a tricky one. Many patients wonder why their healthcare experience is so different than their consumer experience. Of course, this discussion sometimes raises the ire of patients who don't want to be treated like a consumer. What’s Holding Us Back from Improved Experiences?
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
As anyone who reads this site would know, it’s become steadily more important for providers to capture and use patient-directed data. Increasingly, hospitals and clinics live or die on how patients respond to and engage with their care.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 8, 2019
For the 14th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Measuring Satisfaction in Healthcare. We all know a great experience when we see it, but measuring it across an organization is a really hard thing to do. Thus, we thought it would be a great topic for a podcast. It's even more difficult in healthcare where so many people and organizations have their hands in the pot.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The platform not only reduced the burden on pharmacists, but it also improved the overall experience for people in the community looking to get their flu shots.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 15, 2021
For instance, when you can’t find the ventilator that was on the floor yesterday, and have to make a staff person wander around to find it, you’re wasting time you can’t afford.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 15, 2020
It was Valentine’s day and I was at a party. C-Suite Leadership Clinical Communication and Patient Experience Healthcare IT Advance Care Planning Doctor-Patient Communication family caregiver Health Literacy Improving Patient Communiations Patient Education Patient Experience physician experience plain languageThe last few weeks things were good: my dad hadn’t been in and out of the hospital or the ER.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
A new survey suggests that patients aren’t as engaged by telehealth visits as one might hope, with many multitasking during their consult. And, as I’ll argue below, that’s actually a pretty predictable finding, though not an inevitable one.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Across many parts of healthcare, we’re seeing where various healthcare services are being pushed to the home.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
It is not often that an innovation leaps from the world of fashion to healthcare, yet that is exactly what happened with Idion’s skin-applied technology. The company is working to turn patient ID wristbands into antiques and that’s just the beginning.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
For those not familiar with the event, it’s hosted by the AHA (American Hospital Association) and brings together hospital and healthcare marketers for trainings, certifications, etc. Administration C-Suite Leadership Communication and Patient Experience Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Chief Marketing Officer CIO CMO Healthcare Marketing Patient Self Scheduling SHSMD SHSMD19 Value Based Care
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
This week’s chat will be hosted by Stephanie Guadian (@StephanieG_ECG) and Alexia Severson (@AlexiaS_ECG) from @ElectronicCare on the topic of “The Role of AI Technology in Healthcare and the Changes It Will Bring“.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Effective patient engagement is widely known to be tied to high quality care, outcomes, and cost savings. And while the healthcare industry continually stresses the importance of that connection, few stakeholders are truly extracting the greatest value from their strategies. […].
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The following is an interview with Adnan Iqbal, Co-Founder and CEO of Luma Health. Tell us a little bit about yourself and Luma Health.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 28, 2020
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Geri Lynn Baumblatt as a regular contributor to Healthcare IT Today. Geri has a unique perspective and a variety of experiences in healthcare that will make for some great content. We’re excited to have her and her passion for healthcare as part of the Healthcare IT Today team.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 4, 2021
Highmark Health has signed a six-year deal with Google Cloud under which the two will build and manage a new platform designed to streamline patient care delivery.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 8, 2021
The survey of clinicians, healthcare executives and IT staff was conducted late last year by Spok, a healthcare communications provider. 50% of respondents to a recent survey said EMAIL was the most effective form of hospital-wide communications during the pandemic.
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