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51. How Mobile Technology Is Giving The Healthcare Industry A Renewed Focus On Patient Engagement 3/10/2016

    With a recent PEW study citing 64 percent of American adults have a smartphone and 50 percent of American adults have an internet connected tablet, it is clear mobile technologies have widespread influence. A number of customer-centric industries including retail, hospitality, and transportation are beginning to leverage the power of mobile consumer engagement, and one of the biggest industries also feeling the effects of a more mobile society is healthcare. With so many healthcare providers looking to increase patient satisfaction rates and engagement rates, HIMSS vendors had a number of solutions on display which can help re-engage with patients expecting a more mobile experience. By Cameron Roche, Research Analyst at VDC Research

52. Using Artificial Intelligence To Outsmart The Flu 8/1/2018

    The efficacy of next year’s vaccines remains to be seen, but one thing we do know is that the flu's HA will continue to evolve. There must be a better solution to outsmart it, and a growing body of experts believes it's one that doesn’t rely on guesswork. The solution? Artificial intelligence.

53. 3 Myths About AI And Healthcare 3/6/2018

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is finally becoming a reality. According to CB Insights, from 2012 to 2017 more than $2 billion was invested specifically in healthcare AI with companies that leverage machine learning algorithms. Additionally, technology giants Apple, Microsoft and Google are investigating entering the healthcare market, and Amazon’s secret health tech team 1492 is exploring a platform for electronic medical record data, telemedicine and health apps.

54. Leading The Healthcare Workforce With Data Science 12/11/2019

    The proliferation of the electronic health records (EHR) has brought much more than connectivity and continuity to patient data sharing. It also has provided a platform for clinical executives and front-line nursing managers to measure and support its most valuable resource – the caregiver. To deliver the most effective and efficient patient care, healthcare systems must rethink their engagement models for clinical resources and staff.

55. The AI Advantage: How To Improve Palliative Care In A Value-Based World 8/6/2019

    Battling with chronic life-limiting illness results in extreme pain, discomfort, and physical as well as mental stress. Even when there is no permanent cure available to treat the disease, palliative care can bring some respite to the patients. It can make a significant difference in enhancing end-of-life care quality by alleviating pain and managing uncomfortable symptoms.

56. Making AI Real In Healthcare Requires A Chief Human To Lead The Way 5/24/2018

    Whether you call it cognitive computing, machine learning, deep learning or artificial intelligence (AI), the era of collaborative human-machine intelligence has begun, and the implications for healthcare are enormous.

57. Push The Boundaries Of Treatment Options With EHRs & Data Infrastructure 6/4/2015

    It’s pretty safe to say that effective and efficient systems which share comprehensive data improves patient safety, saves lives, and improves health outcomes across the continuum of care. But I observe the greatest impact EHRs – and healthcare technology in general – are having in the wider industry is in the area of chronic disease management and treatment. By Scott Lenz, Strategic Alliances Manager, NetApp Healthcare

58. Vitality Health Services — The Search For A Secure Place To Store Data 8/15/2019

    Technology has rapidly changed the chiropractic industry. Less than 5 years ago, only a handful of large chiropractic practices could afford X-ray machines. With the advancement in radiological equipment technology, the cost of this equipment has decreased significantly. Patients are also asking for a quicker turnaround on X-ray diagnostics, forcing their chiropractic care professionals to invest in this technology located on-premises.

59. Case Study: Self-Service Technology Improves Healthcare Revenue Cycle 1/18/2011
    This case study highlights how Conifer Revenue Cycle Solutions and Tenet Healthcare Corporation increased cash flow by allowing patients to pay their bills via a secure Web portal.
60. Evaluating Tablet PCs For Point-Of-Care Productivity 10/11/2011
    You have a lot of options when it comes to selecting a tablet PC for use at the point-of-care. This white paper looks beyond the trendy features and designs to show you the best tablets for integrating with your healthcare systems and streamlining point-of-care productivity.