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Automation has been making human workers superfluous for centuries, but until recently, workers whose jobs required high-level cognitive skills have been able to rest easy, confident no machine could possibly replace them when it came to making nuanced decisions based on the evaluation of complicated, sometimes contradictory data. By Khal Rai, Senior Vice President, Product Development & Operations, SRS Health

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4medica, the leading independent provider of Web-based connectivity between physicians and clinical laboratories, recently announced the launch of its Integrated Health Record (IHR), which includes modular components designed to enable hospitals and eligible providers to demonstrate "meaningful use" and qualify for federal government incentives in 2011.
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Healthcare industry today is focused on improving the quality of care and operational efficiency, while reducing costs and optimizing its backend operations. By Infosys Technologies Limited

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FEATURED CONTENT

  • Building A Business Case For Modern Healthcare Analytics
    3/14/2017

    By now, most healthcare professionals are aware some form of analytics is necessary to help glean insight needed to make smart decisions. However, what’s less clear is exactly what type of analytics solution can drive the biggest impact. By Nora Lissy, RN, BSN, MBA, Director of Healthcare Information, Dimensional Insight

  • Achieving A PACS-Neutral Archive
    7/14/2010
    What is a PACS-Neutral Archive? Why should one consider a PACS-Neutral Archive? How does an organization achieve a PACS-Neutral Archive? This paper will answer these questions and discuss the challenges and nuances related to achieving this goal.
  • White Paper: Transforming IT For Accountable Healthcare
    5/5/2011
    This February 2011 white paper looks at the impact of ARRA and PPACA on provider organizations and the role IT can play in preparing healthcare providers for future success in the evolving landscape. An IDC Health Insights White Paper sponsored by HP
  • How Cognitive Probability Graphs Can Save Lives
    5/23/2016

    In the near future, it will be possible for patients throughout the healthcare industry to understand the probability of susceptibilities based on their genes, medical records, family history, and current medical condition. By combining artificial intelligence, semantic technologies, Big Data, graph databases, and dynamic visualizations — cognitive probability graphs can determine the likelihood of future medical events. By Dr. Jans Aasman, CEO, Franz Inc.

  • Cybersecurity For C-level Healthcare Executives
    10/26/2018

    Along with mitigating risk at an individual level, there’s an obvious requirement to ensure the systems, networks, and devices we rely on are protected against attacks from an ever-increasing number of malicious actors. Several attacks have gained ground in recent months to devastating effect, and its C-level executives that carry the ultimate responsibility for resolving these issues and preventing future catastrophe.

  • Mobile Technologies Play A Key Role In Reducing Physician And Administrative Burdens
    11/5/2019

    In most ambulatory practices, care is delivered in a tightly-timed environment, with the performance of each team member dependent on a workflow that must move efficiently. With new mandates and evolving technology, the physician’s role is now more complex than ever.

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