Industry Trends

01 Jun The Power of Integration: How US Healthcare Data Can Improve Outcomes and Benefit Patient Populations

Source: Empower Systems In an era where technology drives innovation across every sector, the healthcare industry stands at a pivotal juncture. One of the most promising avenues for transformation is the integration of healthcare data. By harnessing the power of comprehensive, interconnected data systems, we can...

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30 Apr Diagnosing an Overcrowded ED from its Electronic Health Records

Source: Nature.com Emergency department overcrowding is a complex problem that persists globally. Data of visits constitute an opportunity to understand its dynamics. However, the gap between the collected information and the real-life clinical processes, and the lack of a whole-system perspective, still constitute a relevant limitation. An...

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22 Feb Launch of the Global Initiative on Digital Health

Source: World Health Organization The Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) is a WHO Managed Network aiming to amplify and align resources toward country-led digital health transformation through strengthened collaboration and knowledge exchange. It acts as a vehicle to facilitate the implementation of the Global Strategy...

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19 Oct User-Friendly EHRs Also More Safety-Friendly

By: Jennifer Kearney-Strouse Source: ACPHospitalist.com Ese of use and safety may go hand in hand, at least where electronic health records (EHRs) are concerned, according to a recent study. Using 2017-2018 data from 112 U.S. hospitals, researchers found that the computer systems' scores for medication safety were significantly associated...

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