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The Department of Veterans Affairs will extend the contract for the electronic health record modernization first launched seven years ago, even in the face of implementation challenges and more Congressional scrutiny.
Technology won't fulfill its potential for the U.S. healthcare system if rural hospitals remain an afterthought. They deserve tools and infrastructure that enable them to provide the best possible care for their unique communities, says one physician IT leader.
The precision medicine company will integrate its rWGS technology with Epic, giving health systems using its EHR the ability to gain genomic insights for pediatric and neonatal patients.
A cyberattack investigation has found that files were stolen during the May incident, some of which "may contain" protected health information and personally identifiable information, the health system says.
The Wisconsin medical center's HIMS department reported a complete transformation in their workflow: It could save up to 40% of time when abstracting a large volume chart, which equates to 16.7 hours per week.
Collaborations and integrations aim to streamline access to patient medical histories via national networks, drive more proactive pediatric care, expand behavioral telehealth and pioneer more hospital automation.
Despite challenges such as data privacy concerns and the need for seamless integration into existing systems, the trajectory of AI development in healthcare is promising as tools continue to improve, says Alex Mason of FTV Capital.
A cohort of nurses are trialing generative artificial intelligence to draft responses to patient messages in Epic's MyChart patient portal.
Cybersecurity In Focus
The AHA and National Rural Health Association are also onboard for the initiative, which will offer grants, free endpoint security advice and other resources for critical access and emergency hospitals.
This world's first electronic tool is now implemented in its medical wards.