Quality and Safety

Poorly controlled cloud environments, growing access to systems, heightened regulatory scrutiny and significant deals activity will require healthcare CISOs, CIOs and other security leaders to bolster the defenses.

Minnesota saw only a partial eclipse in 2017, but providers reported a handful of eye injuries due to the event. 

Immersive technology enhances psychotherapy for such uses as relaxation, breathing, mindfulness and desensitizing, says Dr. Kim Bullock, a psychiatrist, neuropsychiatrist and founder of the clinic at Stanford University.  

AI is integrated in the EHR so patients don't have to repeat - every time they call - the reason why they're calling, says Talkdesk healthcare and life sciences GM Patty Hayward.

Technology can consolidate systems and automate workflows, easing challenges including burnout, says Nicole Rogas, president of symplr.

The agency stresses the importance of obtaining and documenting informed consent before performing sensitive examinations.

The additional capital will help Pelago accelerate its product roadmap and advance clinical research efforts.

CMS wants to expand its ability to impose financial penalties for health and safety deficiencies. 

The rule limits short-term plans to no more than four months instead of the current three years as set under the Trump administration.

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.