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There is a passion within HIMSS’ membership that is part of the heart and soul of the organization, says Stephanie Denvir, senior director of strategic relations at HIMSS.

Medical equipment now can be easily located and maintained. And rental and repair costs are way down thanks to the RTLS.

Royal Philips unveils cardiovascular imaging and IT, Critical Alert Systems debuts a nurse call platform, InstaMed expands and secures payments, and Citrix creates digital workspaces for Wellspan Health.

A new survey reveals that consumers still prefer phone interactions but want more communication, including digital means. And a majority are open to giving their doctors real-time access to health information via connected devices and apps.

With worries that China and other countries are outpacing the U.S. in artificial intelligence maturity, the initiative seeks to boost R&D and education. But it's spare on specifics and has no new funding attached.

Dr Eric Topol led a review looking at the implications of digital technology deployment for the existing and future NHS workforce.

It’s pivotal for organizations to institute an ongoing program that promotes a state of continuous improvement, keeping pace with new functionality, one HIMSS19 speaker says.

The ANA integrates its educational programs in one information system to design better offerings and help learners. Health systems can learn from the group's experience.

As the EHR giant looks to trim its workforce with buyouts, a company spokesperson suggested that further cuts may be necessary.

Urgent care provider PromptMD messages patients as they head out the door to gain fresh perspectives on care – it so far has a 36.8% response rate.