Slowly, but surely, supply chain management is evolving. GHX’s Bruce Johnson explains.
It’s hard to believe that after nearly a decade of embracing HIT, the U.S healthcare industry still has its share of technological growing pains. Perhaps there is no better example than supply chain management (SCM), where manual methods often remain the default despite the enthusiasm to take things virtual.
According to a recent survey conducted by Sage Growth Partners, most executives believe SCM is a
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Erica Garvin
Erica Garvin is the Contributing Editor at HIT Consultant and a freelance writer and editor. Most recently, she was a spotlight editor, speaking with notable executives within the healthcare industry and drafting feature stories for Inside Healthcare magazine.
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DrFirst’s Nick Barger explains how the EHR data at the right time can prevent opioids from getting into the wrong hands.While the debate on how to combat the infiltration and abuse of illegal narcotics in the U.S. languished for decades, something more sinister and formidable was growing. This new threat was not lurking in the shadows; instead, it was right under the noses and prescription pads of physicians— opioids.The abuse of prescription opioids has now become a national public health
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Hackers in Healthcare: What Damage Could They Do With Your Medical Data?
Conversa Health’s Scott Anderson provides a brief take on the state of data security in healthcare.The wave that is big-data doesn’t appear to be cresting in healthcare anytime soon, and unfortunately, neither are the threats waged against it. Hijacking and hacking into personal health information (PHI) has become a growing trend that’s here to stay. So, the question remains: what should be done about it?The last couple of years have unveiled a fair share of data breaches in healthcare: in 2017,
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The State of EHR Data in the Midst of The Real-World Evidence Evolution
It’s time to search for answers beyond the structured fields of your EHR. Dan Riskin explains.“Wave” is a perfect word to describe the swell that is big data because it’s quite oceanic in the sense that it’s everywhere, but that doesn’t mean it’s readily consumable. Ubiquity is both the critical asset and challenge that big data brings to healthcare. It’s also the muse that has innovators not just thinking outside the box when it comes to creating HIT solutions but searching for valuable data
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8 Use Cases for Natural Language Processing (NLP) Technology in Healthcare
A look at natural language processing (NLP) technology's top potential use cases reveals how its destined to disrupt healthcare.It’s no secret that the big data wave had been building in healthcare for some time. What has somewhat remained a bit mysterious, however, is how innovators planned to stave the flood and make use of the sizeable data to help healthcare providers create efficiencies and improve outcomes. According to a recent Chilmark report, natural language processing (NLP) may be the
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5 Trends Poised to Disrupt the Digital Health Market in 2019
LRV Health’s Keith Figlioli predicts this year’s fizzles and flourishes for digital healthcare.It’s a new year—the time of year where resolutions and fresh starts abound. It’s also the perfect time to predict what’s on the horizon in healthcare. According to LRV Health’s Keith Figlioli, there’s plenty to consider, especially when it comes to disruption in the digital realm.For several years, billions of dollars have flooded into the market, sparking innovation and the potential for future
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How Will Apple’s New iPad Pro Impact Healthcare at the Point of Care?
DrChrono's Daniel Kivatinos explains how healthcare could benefit from going pro with Apple’s newest iPad.Take a good look at Apple’s iPad Pro, and you may see why the device could open new doors in productivity. In fact-- a glance is all that’s required to unlock it thanks to Face ID, one of its most appealing features. What could be improved if you put Apple’s Pro into the hands of willing healthcare providers?It turns out much good could come from employing the device in healthcare; it has
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3 Strategic Insider Tips to Follow When Selling Your Digital Health Startup
Growing your digital health company to the point of acquisition can be exciting, but do you know the right steps to strategically close the deal? CarePort Health’s Marc Camm explains.Stand around any drawing board long enough and you’ll hear a familiar question regardless of the innovation: how do we scale this? Startup growth, especially in digital health, is challenging—some will seek acquisition—some will take the bootstrap route—and most will fail regardless. Still, there is room to succeed.
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5 Fundamental Strategies of A Successful Health IT Implementation
When it comes to improving performance and efficiency, the right health IT solution can only take you so far. Phillips Blue Jay Consulting’s JoAnn Lazarus explains. From EHRs and PHM platforms to telemedicine and wearables, technology continues to change the healthcare landscape. However, when it comes down to it, what’s required to enable successful HIT implementation is pretty basic—collaboration and communication. “All too often, new technology is implemented without involving staff in the
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HMS’ Jennifer Forster Talks Leveraging Social Determinants of Health to Improve Population Health Outcomes
HMS’ Jennifer Forster explains how payers can cut costs and improve population health outcomes by incorporating social determinants of health (SDoH) into the mix.While the future of precision medicine is often associated with advances in genomics, there is more to consider when it comes to developing personalized treatment and PHM efforts. In fact, considering social determinants of health (SDoH), a recent and growing trend in predictive analytics, is gaining traction.A new study in Population
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