Category: eHealth
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Study: Surgical outcomes data a poor indicator of hospital performance
Surgical outcomes data don’t reliably reflect hospital performance, according to an article published in JAMA Surgery. The research, led by surgeons from the University of Michigan Health System… read more …read more
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Whole genome scanners not prime-time ready
While whole genome sequencing scanners have improved rapidly over the last 10 years, they still aren’t ready to go mainstream, according to research published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. read more …read more
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Geisinger CEO: Healthcare BI ‘about to enter the 19th century’
According to Glenn Steele, CEO of Geisinger Health System, there’s no outcome that can’t be improved, and smarter business intelligence comes from insightful use data. read more …read more
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Fitch: ICD-10 transition has negative credit implications for some hospitals
The financial impact of ICD-10 is expected to be manageable for nonprofit hospitals, but the potential for a revenue cycle disruption could have negative credit reverberations, according to a new Fitch Ratings report. read more …read more
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5 health technology startups that shined at SXSW
Health technology startups shined this year at South by Southwest Interactive at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, according to VentureBeat. read more …read more
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HIT workforce training programs: A roundup of successes and complaints
Though funding ended Sept. 30 for the ONC Health IT Workforce Training Programs, the universities and community colleges involved are continuing training, according to an evaluation by the National… read more …read more
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Mobile adaptor promises faster, cheaper eye health diagnostics
By Judy Mottl A new mobile adapter providing a quick, simple and low-cost method in optical care imaging could make today’s smartphone a common diagnostic tool for eye healthcare professionals. A… read more …read more
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Video conferencing in healthcare: Who gets the check?
By Judy Mottl Mobile healthcare technology is advancing at rapid pace, driving a steady stream of innovative treatment strategies and devices that promise to save everyone money while improving… read more …read more
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Inexpensive smartphone endoscope could ease ear, nose and throat consults
Smartphones could one day serve as a mobile otorhinoendoscope, allowing doctors to share diagnostic insight on ear, throat and nose ailments, according to a new study. read more …read more
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Looking Back and Looking Forward: Marion Ball’s Perspectives on the Future of Healthcare and Healthcare IT
Among those attending HIMSS14 was an attendee with a comprehensive historical perspective on HIMSS happenings, as well as where healthcare and healthcare IT have been and are going. Dr. Ball shared her thoughts on those subjects exclusively with HCI. Among those attending HIMSS14, the annual conference of the Chicago-based Health Information and Management Systems Society,…