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By Bill Siwicki | 12:41 pm | October 07, 2020
For example, only around 2% of patients in the home pulse oximetry program have required readmission to date.
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By IBM | HIMSS TV | 01:48 pm | October 06, 2020
Fast and frequently changing technology such as a COVID-19 chatbot can help in the pandemic response, says Mark O'Herlihy, VP at IBM Watson Health & Watson Health Consulting.
By Bill Siwicki | 01:04 pm | October 06, 2020
The technology has been used across the health system by thousands of providers to make 1.1 million digital health prescriptions to patients. More than 40% of those patients have engaged with at least one piece of content.
By Kat Jercich | 01:10 pm | October 05, 2020
The Pennsylvania-based chain was targeted by an apparent ransomware attack last week, leading to a network shutdown throughout all of its 250 U.S. facilities.
By Kat Jercich | 12:53 pm | October 02, 2020
Computer systems at Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services began to fail over the weekend, leading to a network shutdown at hospitals around the country.  
By HIMSS TV | 10:00 am | October 02, 2020
COVID-19 has forced medical practices to find new ways to function efficiently. Watch the first video in a series to learn how athenahealth's tools help healthcare pros manage their work.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:46 pm | October 01, 2020
Coral Gables Hospital has survived major drug shortages, kept tight tabs on inventory, and helped patients and staff stay safe from coronavirus infection.
By Kat Jercich | 12:09 pm | October 01, 2020
The tool, developed by Lumio Medical, is a hybrid AI decision-support system trained on data from more than 10,000 patients.
By Kat Jercich | 02:14 pm | September 30, 2020
With criminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis, security experts show how health systems can respond to a cyber crisis at the same time.