Quality and Safety

COVID-19 has acted as a catalyst for digital transformation, says Saudi Post CEO Dr. Fadi Al-Buhairan, who discusses how digital systems and communities have collaborated during the pandemic.

The Alessi Agenda: Data-driven decision-making improves outcomes in the public health setting, as supported by cancer registries being shifted onto a digital platform, explains Duncan Selbie, former chief executive at Public Health England.

The Boston health system’s Digital Innovation Hub has spearheaded a new way to get all staff to contribute ideas. Many of those ideas are already in play and proving successful.

The infant mortality rate in Los Angeles County is more than three times higher for Black babies than white babies.

When one factors in length of stay, the average hospital charge increased the longer patients were there, and they continued to vary by age group. 

Parks Associates' Jennifer Kent says connected thermostats and fitness trackers are a good start toward smart communities, but consumers expect many digital health devices to be reimbursed or provided by public or industry stakeholders.

CEO Geralyn Ochab envisions a shift in healthcare from diagnose and treatment to wellness and prevention.

Cybersecurity Collaborative Executive Director Parham Eftekhari shares how intelligence sharing and collaborative best practices can help with risk mitigation as pandemic-era cyberattacks increase.

Insurers are banned from charging administration costs and "balance billing is strictly prohibited," Seema Verma says.

Imagia is expanding artificial intelligence into cancer research, says Florent Chandelier, CTO of the Montreal-based software startup.