Athenahealth has introduced new specialty EHR solutions that aim to meet the clinical and operational needs of women's health and urgent care practices. TechTarget
Three managed care organizations were recently selected to serve Kansas Medicaid members, the state’s department of health and environment announced. FIERCE Healthcare
To gain insights into population health risks from aggregated data across multiple systems, the Electronic Health Record Association asks CMS to ensure risk standards are well defined under IPPS before expanding domain capture requirements. Healthcare IT News
This year has been a messy one for virtual care companies, but that doesn’t mean that telehealth is dead, according to Eve Cunningham, Providence’s chief of virtual care and digital health. In her view, virtual care can definitely still be an important part of the care delivery model — but only if it is embedded into the greater healthcare delivery ecosystem. MedCity News
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We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 DigiMTM Digital Maturity Momentum Awards, recognizing excellence and contributions to digital transformation in healthcare. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment, innovation, and impact in advancing digital maturity within our industry. Damo Research and Thought Leadership
Last week, we conducted the CHIME online focus group, with our esteemed CHIME healthcare provider members, discussing Enterprise AI Adoption and Governance in Healthcare. The focus was on evaluating current AI applications within healthcare systems, discussing AI’s potential to enhance operational efficiency and patient care, and addressing the challenges of data governance and security. Damo Blog
Our annual survey of the state of Enterprise AI Adoption and Governance in Healthcare Organizations, as part of our CHIME Foundation membership, is out! Download the Report. Damo Research and Insights
There is a considerable change in the approach to outreach from being merely reactive and providing “sick care” services to offering more proactive campaigns and touchpoints. This white paper presents how CRM can enhance patient engagement and boost patient flow for care management, preventive care, and wellness initiatives in clinical settings.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is offering new funding for projects on artificial intelligence and behavioral healthcare. Healthcare DIVE
Leaders who are exploring how AI might fit into their business operations must not only navigate a vast and ever-changing landscape of tools, but they must also facilitate a significant cultural shift within their organizations. But research shows that leaders do not fully understand their employees’ use of, and readiness for, AI. In addition, a significant number of Americans do not trust business’ use of AI. This article offers three recommendations for leaders to find the right balance of control and trust around AI, including measuring how their employees currently use AI, cultivating trust by empowering managers, and adopting a purpose-led AI strategy that is driven by the company’s purpose instead of a rules-heavy strategy that is driven by fear. Modern Healthcare
The two health systems have signed a definitive agreement to merge. They plan to create a $15 billion regional nonprofit system with more than 65,000 employees, which will operate 30 hospitals and more than 700 care sites in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Modern Healthcare
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