Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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High marks for telestroke evaluation

Medical images viewed on smartphones can be effectively used to remotely evaluate stroke patients through telemedicine, according to a study published online ahead of print in Stroke.

Survey: ACOs remain big priority for execs, despite high price tag

The vast majority (96 percent) of healthcare organization executives are in the active acquisition process of several crucial data solutions for accountable care organizations (ACOs), according to the results of a Black Book Rankings survey.

Is fraud or regulatory complexity to blame for false MU claims?

Some providers are suspected of illegally manipulating the Meaningful Use program by improperly claiming EHR incentives, according to a Sept. 24 letter from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. But a response from the American Hospital Association claims regulatory complexity and lack of leadership are to blame for indications for fraud.

E-patient Dave: 'Let patients help'

BOSTONReturning to the Medicine 2.0 Congress for the first time since delivering his first ever keynote address at the event in 2009, Gimme My Damn Data, e-patient Richard Davies (Dave) deBronkart, Jr., discussed the growing culture change of participatory medicine.

Lessons from Methodist: Deploying Evidence-based Reporting

Sponsored by Siemens Healthineers

The successful deployment of Siemens syngo Dynamics at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has prompted Methodist Hospital to adopt the technology throughout its system.

Q&A Series 1 of 2: EMRs are intrusive, encourage false patient info

On the whole, does the EMR do more harm than good in U.S. healthcare? If a case can be made to unambiguously answer in the affirmative, Elizabeth Toll, MD, does just that in The Cost of Technology, a compelling essay currently running in the opinion section of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

MedAxiom: Will starting a TAVR program be cost effective?

CHICAGOWhile transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains all the rage, Cathleen D. Biga, president and CEO of Cardiovascular Management of Illinois, delivered a sobering outlook based on the national coverage decision for the procedures at the 2nd annual MedAxiom's Cardiovascular Service Line Symposium.

Circ: Telemonitoring improves HF patients' quality of life, utilization

Rehospitalization rates for heart failure (HF) patients remain high and new strategies are necessary to try to reduce this burden. Research published online May 24 in Circulation suggests a solution after researchers found that  telemonitoring helped to improve care and cut healthcare utilization rates.

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