Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Top 3 strategies of healthcare’s best performers

Thriving in the current healthcare environment is a struggle for organizations of all types and sizes, but there are a few key strategies the top performers agree are best for meeting the significant headwinds of the industry, according to a new report from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

SOC Telemed Announces Partnership with Sound Physicians

SOC Telemed (SOC), the leader in acute care telemedicine, today announces its selection by Sound Physicians to deliver a scalable and flexible technology platform for its national telemedicine operations.

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Fitbit launches platform aimed at health providers, expands with Humana

Digital wearables brand Fitbit has launched a new platform to connect healthcare providers with wearers, with healthcare services company Humana leading the charge.

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Technology tackles duplicate medical record challenge

Healthcare providers are often battling duplicate medical record issues that can compromise patient safety, care, data accuracy and reimbursement.

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Apple's new watch can conduct an ECG in 30 seconds

Apple has disrupted its share of technology-based markets before—from the home computer to the phone. The latest product from the global behemoth has set its sights on cardiology. The new Apple Watch Series 4 comes with an FDA-approved electrocardiogram (ECG) feature.

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Rural facilities improve antibiotic stewardship with videoconferencing teams

Rural healthcare providers and facilities face numerous geographic obstacles to providing adequate care. Researchers showed how telehealth videoconferencing can connect remotely located VA medical centers with infectious disease experts to improve antibiotic stewardship.

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9 in 10 Americans dig digital health tools

Nearly 90 percent of American consumers used digital health tools such as telemedicine, wearables and online health information in 2017, according to a recent survey.

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Leader of Cerner EHR project for VA cites ‘differing directions’ for resignation

Genevieve Morris, chief health information officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’ Office of EHR Modernization, announced her resignation Aug. 24.