Skip to main content

Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki is Managing Editor of Healthcare IT News. Bill has 36 years of experience in journalism, with more than 25 years experience in healthcare IT.

Ziv Ofek of MDClone
By Bill Siwicki | 02:13 pm | March 03, 2025
That's according to Ziv Ofek, CEO and cofounder of MDClone, who will explain best practices to make it so. He will be speaking in a HIMSS25 session and says tech that empowers independent exploring and analyzing of data is a game-changer.
Patty Hayward of Talkdesk
By Bill Siwicki | 01:29 pm | March 03, 2025
That's the message Patty Hayward, general manager of healthcare and life sciences at Talkdesk, will delve into at HIMSS25. She also will be speaking on making contact centers value drivers, not cost centers.
Helen Waters of Meditech on EHRs and AI
By Bill Siwicki | 12:19 pm | March 03, 2025
Helen Waters previews a host of technologies the EHR giant will be showcasing in its booth and in educational sessions. They include generative AI, intelligent search and Meditech-as-a-Service.
Dr. Hamad Husainy of PointClickCare
By Bill Siwicki | 08:00 am | March 02, 2025
Another tip for HIMSS25 attendees from Dr. Hamad Husainy, CMO at PointClickCare: Look to technology to help with the inevitable growth of value-based care – streamlining transfers from hospital to post-acute care is one strategy.
Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo of Unite Us on SDOH
By Bill Siwicki | 07:00 am | March 02, 2025
At HIMSS25, Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo, vice president of research and evaluation at Unite Us, talks social determinants of health program design that drives ROI. She also offers technology tips for show attendees.
AI & ML Intelligence
By Bill Siwicki | 12:40 pm | February 28, 2025
Artificial intelligence tools have helped the organization get 100% of outpatient surgeries and 50% of inpatient surgeries opioid-free, says Dr. Zafar Chaudry. AI is helping with stroke prevention, too.
Dr. Zafar Chaudry of Seattle Children's on Chief AI Officers
AI & ML Intelligence
By Bill Siwicki | 12:38 pm | February 27, 2025
Dr. Zafar Chaudry says artificial intelligence can deliver better patient outcomes, and he requires everyone at the hospital to take AI training. He and his team are configuring Google Gemini AI to handle some clinical use cases.
Dr. Sean Raj of SimonMed Imaging on AI
AI & ML Intelligence
By Bill Siwicki | 11:32 am | February 26, 2025
Artificial intelligence reduced scan times, sometimes by 30%-50%. Diagnostic accuracy improved. And the chances of missed diagnoses were reduced, improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Ronen Loebstein of the Sheba Adams Data Center in Israel
Success Stories & ROI
By Bill Siwicki | 12:39 pm | February 25, 2025
Its Adams Data Center platform has reduced time to insights, improved patient outcomes and enhanced operational efficiency. The right tech, empowered users and a commitment to improvement leads to success, says the data center director.
Dr. Mike Ruma of Perinatal Associates of New Mexico on telemedicine
Success Stories & ROI
By Bill Siwicki | 11:49 am | February 24, 2025
Perinatal Associates has grown by implementing both telehealth consults and tele-ultrasound, aiding mothers through nearly 9,000 pregnancies statewide this past year.