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FDB President Bob Katter sits down with Healthcare IT News to talk electronic prescribing and explain why the country needs a second eRx network after more than 15 years with only one.

"In order for health systems to be successful, we need evidence-based assessment to be able to understand that the care we are delivering is effective and efficient," the COO says.

Citing a "lack of currently available automated solutions," the hospital group says its members will have difficulty with data exchange between convening providers and co-providers.

Having designated two of its four hospitals as dedicated COVID-19 facilities in 2020, the private healthcare brand had a lot to focus on. But Medcare’s leadership recognised the importance of continuing its digital transformation journey through a critical time.

Also, AstraZeneca partners with WEF EDISON Alliance to enhance digital inclusion.

Health system execs are updating strategies to meet new imperatives, Philips' new Future Health Index 2022 report shows. Their priorities: expanding digital transformation, managing a human capital crisis and closing the equity gap.

With the U.S. underinvesting in ambulatory care, patients avoiding preventive visits and PCPs still overburdened, new IT and staffing strategies are needed. But one expert says fee-for-service payments are standing in the way.

HIMSS, MGMA and the Connected Health Initiative are among the groups that responded to HHS Office for Civil Rights' call for comment on privacy protections and monetary penalties.