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Kat Jercich

Kat Jercich

Kat Jercich is the Senior Editor at Healthcare IT News. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Advocate, and others. Previously, she was Vice President and Managing Editor at Rewire.News.

By Kat Jercich | 04:00 pm | January 21, 2022
But scientists say that some tools may hold promise for modestly reducing common psychological symptoms – and that more research is warranted.
By Kat Jercich | 01:06 pm | January 21, 2022
According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, some of the data belonged to "highly vulnerable" individuals, including missing persons and their families.
By Kat Jercich | 10:08 am | January 21, 2022
Dr. Maulik Majmudar discusses the use cases for virtual care, including for patients with chronic conditions.
By Kat Jercich | 04:57 pm | January 20, 2022
Using machine learning, researchers found that Black patients had higher odds of having at least one negative descriptor in their electronic health record history and physical notes.
2022 Look Ahead
By Kat Jercich | 12:09 pm | January 20, 2022
The ECRI Institute's annual report from its Device Evaluation Program reflects enduring ramifications of the pandemic and cautions healthcare leaders about maintaining connectivity.
By Kat Jercich | 01:35 pm | January 19, 2022
A new study taking a closer look at surgical consultations early in the pandemic highlighted patterns among individuals who relied on video and audio-only visits.
By Kat Jercich | 10:19 am | January 19, 2022
In a preview of their HIMSS22 session, panelists from the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and affiliated federal agencies offer their perspectives on threat landscapes.
By Kat Jercich | 04:24 pm | January 18, 2022
A new study finds that only about two-thirds of data types will be "understood" by a receiving site in the most favorable cases.
By Kat Jercich | 12:38 pm | January 18, 2022
The agency says the lag is due to an increase in COVID-19 cases among employees, which has complicated training schedules.