Operations

Large language models need an underlying process for clinical notes to trigger a lab test, prescription or other recommendation, says Dr. Jay Anders, CMO at Medicomp Systems.

Data is being used to identify high-risk neighborhoods and inform public health officials, says 2023 HIMSS Changemaker recipient Gabriela Mustata Wilson, health and public health informatics director at the Multi-Interprofessional Center for Health Informatics.  

CMS is asking for feedback on having a star ratings system for IRFs.

The American Hospital Association took issue with the report, saying the methodology is flawed.

The book "Diagnosed: An Insider's Guide for Your Healthcare Journey," came out of gaps in their own care experiences, says Cris Ross, CIO of Mayo Clinic, and Edward Marx, CEO of Marx Advisory.  

Arnab Sen, chief strategy officer of Omega Healthcare, talks about how technology can help healthcare organizations boost productivity, make the treatment process easier for patients to understand and reduce clinician burnout.  

Final rule aims to make it easier for millions to enroll and keep their health coverage, CMS says.

The import of pre-health systems has only exacerbated the need for changes in technology and nurse input, says Connie White Delaney, dean and professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.  

A decision is expected this summer during the 2024 presidential campaign.

The lack of corporate oversight and structure found in many large corporations allows Ozarks Healthcare to implement policies and workflows with more agility, says Dr. Priscilla Frase, CMIO at the independent, rural health organization and 2024 HIMSS Changemaker Award recipient.