Bill Siwicki
Cybersecurity In Focus
Tech CISO Scott Mattila discusses proactive measures critical to reducing cyber-risks and describes the steps hospitals and health systems can take to prepare now to comply with crucial mandates. He also highlights the new rule's impact of direct liability on business associates.
If the DEA's role is not properly limited, there could be an overreach where the agency influences or even dictates how healthcare practitioners make decisions, which could impact patient care, says Dan Cohen, president of RTM company Adhere+.
The health system sees about 50 cases per day with one of its referring health systems – more than 18,000 cases per year where care is improved and patients and their families have a better experience, the CDIO reports.
Challenging staff coordination, problems with patient flow, poor equipment management – these are responsible for significant waste, says the CEO of Kontakt.io. Succeed with those, then move on to the exciting things like artificial intelligence.
Invest in open, scalable infrastructure to ensure long-term adaptability, reduce technical debt and position to integrate emerging technologies without costly overhauls, advised Jeff Fallon, CEO of Vibe Health by eVideon.
And to deliver a seamless patient experience, providers should take a holistic approach to payment processes, considering touchpoints including in-person locations, phone services, online platforms and mobile apps, says TrustCommerce at HIMSS25.
"The future of healthcare depends on vendor-neutral interoperability, ensuring technology works for care teams rather than complicating their jobs," Sandy Saggar of Connexall contends.
In a HIMSS25 interview, a consultant specializing in the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model walks through the process and discusses plans for the hospital to hit Stage 7.
Chris Althoff, an EVP at emtelligent, says generic artificial intelligence systems lack the specialization needed to navigate medical terminology and the unique operational realities that exist across health systems.
The electronic health record, called IntelliCare, uses the latest AI technology with the aim to enhance workflows and optimize operations for health systems undergoing rapid digital transformation.