HIMSS19

Telehealth helps providers deliver better child care and treatment, says Cloe Benz, senior physiotherapist at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.

Hospitals that reach the pinnacle of the HIMSS Analytics EMR Adoption Model have more satisfied docs, more widespread personalization of EHRs and better teamwork between clinicians, according to a new survey with HIMSS Analytics.

FHIR is key to interoperability and better data access, says FHIR product director for HL7 International Grahame Grieve.

Steve Wretling, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at HIMSS, says the interoperability discussion moves beyond technology to cover policy and process.

VivaLNK debuted an Internet of Things-enabled wearables sensor platform, TriFin Labs unveiled a patient engagement platform, eMDs launched a revenue cycle management system and Philips introduced an epidemiology system that uses genomics and deep learning.

Hologic has launched a new tool that manages mammography devices, while SPH Analytics has partnered with Medecision with the aim of improved quality of care and lower costs.

At HIMSS19, DeVore mapped out the five problems that must be addressed to transform the industry.

CMMI Director Adam Boehler details the impact of new interoperability rules from CMS and ONC. 

AMAX unveils two AI-powered healthcare platforms, VitalConnect enhances wearable biosensor data, and PointClickCare connects acute and post-acute care providers.

(Sponsored) Healthcare organizations are turning to video streaming to communicate better with patients and caregivers.