New Mexico Hospital Association is pushing data to clinicians so they have informed conversations with patients — rather than operating like TSA agents, says Beth Landon, the organization’s director of policy.
Sanofi execs Ruchita Sinha and Christina Koutoudis discuss the company’s thinking about digital technology, innovation and pharma's role and future.
Women from around the world gathered at a preconference event at MedInIsrael in Tel Aviv to share their experiences with healthcare and innovation. Oranit Ido, chairwoman of mHealth Women, has the recap.
Joyce Brocaglia, CEO of Alta Associates and founder of Executive Women's Forum, details the need to fill board of director seats with people with security skills as well as diversifying cybersecurity teams.
There are different types of innovation disrupting the healthcare industry, from technology to value-based care and population health to state-based healthcare experimentation, says Lisa Simpson, CEO of AcademyHealth.
Kristina Tägil, founder of AppInMed AB, says patient feedback is key and healthcare professionals should trust patients to manage their conditions more by engaging with them through available technologies.
Workforce
There is power in coming together to effect change, says Iris Frye, chair of the HIMSS African-American Special Interest Group, and Danielle Siarri, RN.
Denise Hines, the new Chief Americas Officer at HIMSS, says when in negotiations, women sometimes have to ask tough questions to get scheduling flexibility, telecommuting options or an equitable salary.
Patient Engagement
The industry has to use metrics to move the needle on quality measures, says Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Chief Healthcare and Innovation Officer at Femwell Group.
Patient Engagement
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.
