NextGen Healthcare, a prominent electronic health record vendor, recently announced key executive team changes, bolstering its leadership following the company’s acquisition. Srinivas Velamoor steps up as the new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), while James Hammerschmidt is set to become the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Velamoor, a seasoned professional with a rich background in […]
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Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis: Penn Medicine’s iStar, the AI-Powered Breakthrough In an era where technology meets medicine, Penn Medicine’s Perelman School of Medicine has taken a giant leap forward. They’ve unveiled iStar, an innovative artificial intelligence application destined to transform oncology. This pioneering tool, birthed from the brilliant minds at the Perelman School, is set to
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The Power of Visuals in Healthcare Communication In the dynamic realm of healthcare, data visualization emerges as a linchpin. This pivotal tool transforms complex medical data into accessible, visual formats, effectively bridging the gap between intricate information and comprehensible knowledge. It banks on the human brain’s proclivity for processing visuals over text, harnessing this natural
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What To Know: The healthcare industry is witnessing a transformative era with the advent of digital solutions aimed at enhancing patient care and streamlining hospital operations. Amidst this digital revolution, Amenities Health’s recent collaboration with Panda Health stands out as a beacon of innovation. This partnership marks a significant step towards simplifying the adoption of
The Telehealth Revolution In recent years, the healthcare landscape has witnessed a transformative shift, spearheaded by the advent and explosive growth of telehealth. This digital revolution in healthcare, catalyzed by global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has reshaped the very fabric of patient-doctor interactions and service delivery in health care. Telehealth, the use of
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Unraveling the World of HIE Imagine a world where your healthcare information is seamlessly available wherever and whenever it’s needed – a world where every doctor you visit has instant access to your medical history, allergies, and past treatments. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie; it’s the reality made possible by Health Information
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Understanding the Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare In today’s digital age, the healthcare sector stands at a crucial crossroads where the integration of technology in managing patient data, medical records, and hospital systems has become indispensable. However, this integration comes with significant cybersecurity challenges. The criticality of cybersecurity in healthcare cannot be overstated, as it
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At Englewood Health in New Jersey, medical professionals are utilizing the Ion endoluminal system from Intuitive Surgical. This system aids in collecting tissue samples from the lung’s outer third, a challenging area to reach, to detect lung cancer in its early stages. The robotic-assisted bronchoscopy technique offers more stability and precision compared to the traditional
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Understanding Electronic Health Records Electronic Health Records (EHRs) mark a significant leap in the domain of healthcare management. An EHR is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart, offering real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users. These records encompass a range of data, including demographics, medical history, medication
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A study recently published in JAMA, conducted by computer scientists and healthcare professionals from the University of Michigan, investigated the role of artificial intelligence in diagnosing patients in hospitals. The focus of the study was to understand the impact of clinicians being aware of the workings and potential biases of AI models on diagnostic precision.
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