The real time health system: adapting healthcare to the new normal

A healthcare system in which stakeholders share, adopt and apply medical knowledge in real time enables improved care, accelerated workflows, streamlined business processes and a better balance of resources with demand.

Why did Lifespan Health face such a stiff HIPAA penalty for a stolen laptop?

On the surface, like with other HHS settlements, it may seem harsh when looking at only the amount of money vis-a-vis the number of patients affected. But it's important to consider what OCR is trying to accomplish.

Failing States of health - How broader collaboration can bring us closer to the future of health

Without cross-border co-operation the potential of personalised health cannot be realised, acccording to Bogi Eliasen, director at the Health Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies and HIMSS Future50 leader, who will be speaking at HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Digital Event taking place 7-11 September.

Geisinger's digital strategy to combat COVID-19 and accelerate enterprise transformation

The COVID-19 pandemic may be viewed as the single largest disruptor in the history of American healthcare. At Geisinger, the crisis has been a catalyst to accelerate digital transformation.

Why patient experience matters – and how to improve it

Move over patient engagement: A positive patient experience is the new imperative for health systems that recognize the value of customer satisfaction.

'Dirty' data in EHRs could cause unnecessary expenses

When working with big data, small inconsistencies in data entry matter. Leaving the task of cleaning up registration or demographic data to data scientists or IT staff will be expensive.