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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.

HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 07:00 pm | August 12, 2021
Rhode Island Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy and Florida Sen. Gayle Harrell explained the role virtual care has played in their states during COVID-19. 
HIMSS21 Digital
By Kat Jercich | 02:08 pm | August 12, 2021
In a HIMSS21 Global Conference Digital session, experts weigh in on the hurdles to equitable software creation in the current tech landscape.
HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 01:18 pm | August 12, 2021
Chief Executive Officer Stéphane Bancel told HIMSS21 attendees that he foresees a future in which people get booster vaccinations every year, as with flu shots.
HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 05:48 pm | August 11, 2021
HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf said his team has been "very pleased with the engagement" at the in-person and digital versions of the event.
HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 03:00 pm | August 11, 2021
Gitanjali Rao urged keynote attendees to build community and foster relationships, especially with young innovators, in order to drive meaningful change.
HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 12:01 pm | August 11, 2021
Experts from Rush, Cerner, Anthem and Amazon took a deep dive at HIMSS21 to examine the ways artificial intelligence has been implemented in recent years.  
HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 09:30 pm | August 10, 2021
Industry leaders at a HIMSS21 "view from the top" session Tuesday said that when it comes to addressing issues of systemic inequity in health, collaboration is vital.
HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 04:23 pm | August 10, 2021
A year after the Riyadh Declaration on Digital Health, panelists gathered at HIMSS21 to compare its recommendations with the real-world response to COVID-19.
HIMSS21
By Kat Jercich | 12:04 pm | August 10, 2021
Panelists joined HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf during the HIMSS21 opening keynote to emphasize the importance of breaking down healthcare silos and using technology with intention.
HIMSS21 Digital
By Kat Jercich | 11:04 am | August 10, 2021
COVID-19 made it obvious which projects had to continue, even with reduced resources, leaders from Advocate Aurora and Northwell explained in a HIMSS21 Digital session.