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SC HIMSS recognized as Chapter of the Year

The Chapter of the Year Award recognizes chapters who have had a strong impact on their geographical region in a meaningful way through the works of the chapter to produce health information and technology-centered events, education,…
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IT talent shortage eating at UTMC's budget

The University of Toledo (Ohio) Medical Center said university officials are paying more than $83.1 million to purchase outside services, including paying third-party vendors to provide staff for its laboratory and tech positions, Toledo Blade reported Sept. 27.  

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Texas hospital selects Meditech

Victoria, Texas-based Citizens Medical Center is installing Meditech Expanse as its EHR. 

How Technology could Stop the Skin Cancer Crisis becoming a Catastrophe

Our NHS is facing its biggest skin cancer crisis yet. Cases of melanoma are up by 195% since the 1990s, with 17,500 new diagnoses each...

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How Fully Homomorphic Encryption can Protect Data Privacy and Advance Healthcare

The criticality of securing medical data cannot be overstated. Healthcare providers handle vast swathes of highly sensitive patient information, from medical history data and diagnoses...

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The Impact Of Sleep Masks On Digital Health Monitoring

Gone are the days when sleep masks were mere accessories for blocking out light. Today’s advanced sleep masks have become crucial players in digital health,...

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Revolutionising Diabetes Care: The Rise of RPM Technology

Managing diabetes, regardless of the type—whether it’s type 1, type 2, or gestational, requires frequent and constant monitoring. This can easily take a toll on...

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Johns Hopkins All Children's faces $200M lawsuit as Netflix documentary controversy goes to trial

A family's $200 million lawsuit against St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital over a case that was brought to light in a Netflix documentary, Take Care of Maya, has gone to court, Fox 13 News reported Sept. 21. 

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Boston Children's Hospital switches to Epic

Boston Children's Hospital said it plans to switch to Epic for its EHR in 2024.

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Mayo study: AI, providers align on virtual primary care diagnoses

Artificial intelligence is on par with physicians for virtual primary care diagnoses, according to a new study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health.

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Scripps sees MyChart messages increase by 50%

San Diego-based Scripps Health said it saw a 50 percent increase in patient messages since the onset of COVID-19, San Diego Business Journal reported Sept. 20.