Kat Jercich
By using real-world patient information, the agency hopes to research population health trends and medication efficacy.
Billed by the software giant as its first industry-specific cloud product, the newly-launched platform is also aimed at enhancing patient engagement, improving provider communication and boosting analytics.
Researchers from New York-based Mount Sinai Health System have combined artificial intelligence, imaging and clinical data to rapidly detect COVID-19 in patients.
When it comes to cybersecurity issues, many in the healthcare industry likely recognize the importance of protecting patient medical data.
The VA St. Louis Healthcare System is partnering with telecom vendor Uniper Care in a pilot program to give veterans access to social support to address loneliness and depression.
Current patient deferral of nonurgent services could lead to a "care debt" down the line, say Duke researchers. To meet those needs, health systems should be building out a robust telemedicine infrastructure.
The legislation would forbid companies from using health information for "discriminatory, unrelated or intrusive purposes."
Boston-area South Shore Health System raised HCAHPS scores for its OB/GYN department with the help of a mobile app providing consistent information to expectant patients.
Leaders from Geisinger, Dartmouth-Hitchcock and other health systems say "transformation" is needed to help providers and their patients weather this storm.
The New York-based company claims its platform can be used to more accurately monitor efficacy of immunotherapy.