Patient Engagement
Nurses', doctors' and patients' input should be considered during the development process for new technology to ensure it meets their needs, Susan Hull, HIMSS-ANI Nursing Informatics Changemaker honoree, says.
According to Sumit Nagpal, Cherish CEO, the company's smart device detects patient vitals such as heart rate and uses AI to track daily patterns, surfacing subtle signals of decline so clinicians can proactively manage care.
CMS envisions frictionless data sharing in which patients can use biometrics to access their records. They can then transfer them using a QR code, explains Amy Gleason, administrator at U.S. DOGE Service and CMS strategic advisor.
The health plan partnered with mPulse for digital access to physical and mental health support.
Amid workforce shortages and demand for care, devices, apps and remote monitoring will transform homes into healthcare hubs to ease pressure on clinicians while expanding care access, according to HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf.
Kassaundra McKnight-Young, Zebra Technologies CNIO, recommends that rising healthcare leaders work closely with bedside clinicians to understand their technology needs and design people-centered solutions.
Although providers may fear price transparency rules, Vanessa Candelora of Point-of-Care Partners explains that having upfront cost estimates can strengthen patient trust and improve treatment adherence.
Dr. Stephen Klasko, executive in residence at General Catalyst, recommends that health systems shift from treating illness to proactively collaborating with people so they can live healthier lives and better manage chronic conditions.
Dr. Peggy Allen of Akron Children's Hospital talks about how EHRs can enhance care by offering medication dosing tools and protocol pop-ups that act as real-time safety nets and support clinicians' decision-making.
The health system's Andrew Rubin shares a "wow" story about staff buying pizza for a transplant patient during his final appointment because he had mentioned at a previous visit that he was excited to eat pizza again following a very restricted diet.