Patient Engagement

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GE Healthcare’s latest research shows almost all New Zealand doctors want to work together with patients and believe digital solutions are key, but half of them lack the necessary communication, technology and data capabilities.

In the future, a private 5G network could function like today's wired network connections, according to Shibu Thomas, the health system's chief technology officer.

According to Dr Mark Davies, IBM's Chief Health Officer, there are huge potential benefits from digitalizing citizen engagement.

The agencies contacted 130 health systems and telehealth providers by mail to emphasize the potential HIPAA risks of using Meta/Facebook pixel and Google Analytics tracking tools that may be "impermissibly disclosing" protected health information.

Hear about new healthcare technology for improving patient and clinician experiences, and visit one of the most popular booths, where attendees stood in line to get some "puppy love,” all from the HIMSS23 exhibit hall.

A new API that uses algorithms and proprietary machine learning to enhance energy usage data can alert caregivers about unusual habits that may require intervention.

The smart hospital is trying innovative approaches to enhance patient and visitor experience while increasing staff efficiency and productivity.

CCA prioritizes virtual care because access to technology is a social factor that impacts health – and it enhances care coordination by engaging members where they are.

University of Texas researchers found that symptoms of certain diseases are more difficult for patients to communicate and doctors to observe over video. Other limitations mean little cost-reduction benefit from telehealth when compared to in-person care.