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Category: Health IT
Is virtual nursing overstated?
A study conducted by digital health company Panda Health revealed that among digital hospital tools, virtual nursing has the least widespread adoption and is perceived as having the most exaggerated value. Health systems that have implemented it say ot…
University Hospitals' Epic install to cost $400M
Cleveland-based University Hospitals expects its Epic install to cost about $400 million, a significant drop from the $600 million it had initially budgeted, according to financial documents published Dec. 14.
How AI is redefining clinical documentation [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome Matthew Allen, a medical student, as we delve into the significant findings of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 25×5 Task Force, which aims to reduce the clini…
The double-edged sword of AI in health care
What will your workday look and feel like when it has eliminated your need to document, answer messages, or deal with your inbox? Isn’t that what we all want: freedom from electronic medical records and all the other documentation tasks? Yes? For…
Corewell leans into telehealth for cancer treatment
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health is leaning into telehealth as it looks to expand its oncology care services, local news outlet Fox17 reported Dec. 15.
Navigating the rise of generative AI in health care: 5 key factors beyond the hype
This article is sponsored by Nuance, a Microsoft company. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself™. There’s no doubt about the biggest story in tech over the last year: the rapid rise of generative AI. Although the underlying technolog…
How much 4 hospitals are paying their Epic talent
Health systems in Colorado, New York and Washington are seeking Epic talent.
Gathering clinician feedback at a growing practice
Provider feedback is a powerful tool for behavioral health practices, as it is a valuable indicator of whether or not patient care is on the right track. Gathering feedback, and then acting on it, can also improve a practice’s efficiency. Fosteri…
UVA Health joins new telehealth alliance
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health is partnering with Swinfen Charitable Trust, Telemedicine AI and Mitre to boost global telehealth access.
