Videos

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted IT resources away from regular EHR upgrades at many provider organizations. Douglas Herr, VP of EHR services at DeliverHealth, offers advice for CIOs who are behind with their EHRs.

Monthly Update: HIMSS Media's Jonah Comstock recaps some of June's top healthcare stories, including event news, upcoming wearables and controversy surrounding the UnitedHealth Group.

This week's top stories include the OIG claiming CMS lacks adequate authority to ensure hospitals are adequately prepared for the next pandemic, Ro buying at-home diagnostic firm Kit and a new report finding telehealth use is declining.

Two months since the ONC info blocking rules took effect, many health systems are still sorting out what is required of them. Mark Segal, principal at Digital Health Policy Advisors, offers an explainer and shares best practices to avoid looming penalties.

Central Logic CMO Dr. Darin Vercillo discusses how health systems via IT can best orchestrate operations, most notably patient transfers and discharges to post-acute care.

Telehealth Connection TV: Nursing informatics professional Judy Murphy shares how virtual services can bolster preventive care.

This week's top stories include Scripps being hit with multiple lawsuits, AWS giving startups a crash course in technical training, and five Blue Cross Blue Shield plans launching a for-profit company focused on lowering drug prices.

Abbott has worked with many governments to understand the value of different types of testing and is building awareness of the benefits of digital health, says Florian Lange, director of AlinIQ EMEA.

One long-term impact of the pandemic has been moving care out of the hospital, including a new Hospital at Home program, says UMass Memorial Medical Center President Dr. Michael Gustafson.

One challenge is there is now nationwide competition for remote staff, says Kimberly Scaccia, VP of revenue management for Mercyhealth.