Women In Health IT

Within two weeks of beginning virtual care at the beginning of the pandemic, the number of telemedicine visits grew from 10 to more than 6,000, a gigantic increase of 59,900%.

Beyond the stress of increasing patient volumes and emotionally draining hospital shifts, RNs are grappling with alert and alarm fatigue, burdensome documentation, and EHR usability. But they’re finding ways to cope – and AI and automation are helping.

Laura Jonsson, a nurse practitioner and Matrix Medical Network's chief clinical officer, shares how telemedicine technology and the different care paradigm it enables help nurses minimize stress and the burnout it can cause.

Telehealth Connection TV: Virtual care tools have allowed providers at Northwell Health to connect with senior patients in their own homes, says Dr. Karen Abrashkin, medical director of the healthcare provider's House Calls program.

The Boston health system’s Digital Innovation Hub has spearheaded a new way to get all staff to contribute ideas. Many of those ideas are already in play and proving successful.

Dame Sally Davies, former CMO for England and current Master of Trinity College in Cambridge, UK, says behavioral, economic and movement data must be leveraged effectively to improve outcomes during future pandemics.

Connected thermostats and fitness trackers are a good start toward smart communities, but consumers expect many digital health devices to be reimbursed or provided by public or industry stakeholders, says Parks Associates' Jennifer Kent.

The HIMSSCast team sat down with HIMSS Chief Americas Officer Denise Hines for a post-week analysis.

Sheri Liebl, executive director of revenue cycle at CentraCare Health, says the healthcare system improved point of service collections by 25% by giving patients options.

Irene Froehlich, chief communications officer at DrFirst, discusses the changing world of digital health and offers advice on starting a career in health tech.