Quality and Safety
The number of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States continues to rise.
Thomas Hutchinson, executive director of digestive health and experiential reality, and neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Louis brought VR to Hoag Hospital in 2015. They found that virtual models and simulations have proven popular with patients, with strong ROI.
BCBSM will be expanding a program that streamlines prior authorization for physicians by exempting them from third-party processes.
Eighteen months after an advanced Ryuk ransomware strike, the Virginia orthopedic practice recovered patient data, even when people said it would be impossible, says CIO Terri Ripley.
Dr. Christian Dameff, medical director of cybersecurity for UC San Diego Health, will take to the HIMSS 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum in Boston to discuss how strong cybersecurity isn't just about patient privacy, but also about safety and care quality.
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The challenge of cybersecurity at The Admiral at the Lake is protecting senior residents living independently, says IT director Zina Kind.
Hospitals need "precision experiences" for individuals to feel they’re being seen and heard, says Dr. Adrienne Boissy, Qualtrics CMO and Cleveland Clinic staff neurologist.
Better underwriting and pricing will make the market more consistent and insurable, says John Menefee of Travelers Bond and Specialty Insurance.
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The challenge is the administrative burden on providers because there are no agreed-upon standards and measures, say Inovalon SVPs Kristopher Volrath and Karly Rowe.
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning can be applied to dense clinical data to outline the correct care path for an individual and then for populations, says John Gaines, VP of marketing at Cohere Health.