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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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Generative AI IDs social determinants in EHR notes: Mass General Brigham

Generative artificial intelligence can identify social determinants of health within EHR notes, accurately and without bias, determining which patients might need extra support, according to Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham.

What makes Good Procurement? The Importance of Data Quality and Transparency in NHS Expenditure

High-quality data is the bedrock of meaningful analysis and decision-making. It plays a pivotal role in enabling an effective understanding of financial expenditure within any...

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Driving Innovation and Accelerating Patient-Centricity in the Global Medical Device Landscape

The global medical device landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by the imperative shift from a fee-for-service to a value and outcome-based model. This...

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The Link Between Health Care Cyberattacks and Patient Mortality

New research proves a clear link between health care cyberattacks and patient mortality rates exists, highlighting the importance of adequate industrywide cybersecurity. While security measures...

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The Unspoken Emotional Impact of Falls

Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people with 70,000-75,000 people fracturing their hip as a result of falls in the...

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What CIOs are focusing on in 2024

In 2024, hospital and health system CIOs are focusing on exploring generative AI use cases, with the aim of driving greater efficiencies for their organizations and staff. 
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How one health system made its EHR 'fun'

One health system reduced the stress and burnout associated with EHR use by making a recent update to its system "fun," the American Medical Association reported.

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Hackers threaten to send SWAT teams to Fred Hutch patients' homes

Hackers threatened to "swat" patients of Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center if the organization didn't meet its ransom demands, databreaches.net reported.

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How UPMC makes the business case for cyber spending

Pittsburgh-based UPMC is investing in cybersecurity in a challenging economic environment by making the business case for it, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 4.

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Missouri hospital worker alleges hours are being cut in wake of cyberattack

An anonymous employee from Liberty (Mo.) Hospital is alleging that the organization has been cutting employee hours due to a December cybersecurity incident, KCTV reported Jan. 3.