Like tales of Bigfoot and UFO sightings, talk of Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) has been met around the health industry with some skepticism, with some in health IT asking, “Are QHINs real?”
Though the question was posed partly in jest, doubts about the reality of QHINs have been somewhat understandable. QHINs were created as part of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a set of regulations designed to improve healthcare interoperability by establishing
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Ochsner Health Appoints Amy Trainor as Chief Information Officer
What You Should Know:
- Ochsner Health has appointed Amy Trainor as its new System Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
- In her new role as CIO, Trainor will oversee the design, implementation, and utilization of information services across the organization's vast network of 46 hospitals, 370+ health and urgent care centers, and its cutting-edge Connected Health program.
Amy Trainor Bio/Background
Trainor brings extensive experience and a proven track record to the table.
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Physician Burnout and Depression Rates Decline, Medscape Report Reveals
What You Should Know:
- For the first time in years, a glimmer of hope has emerged in the fight against physician burnout and depression.
- The latest Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report reveals a significant decline in the rates among U.S. doctors, suggesting a potential shift in the overall mental well-being of this critical workforce.
Burnout Rates Dip, but Challenges Remain
The Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2024, titled "We Have
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Top 7 Healthcare Focus Areas for Mastering Modern CPQ Technology in 2024
In an era where the precision and timeliness of healthcare delivery are paramount, digital transformation is not a business want, but a business requirement. This transformation must span the entire continuum of care, from the patient to the payer, to ensure seamless healthcare delivery.
Enter Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) technology. While the term 'CPQ' might seem distanced from direct patient care, these tools are, in fact, pivotal for a modern, patient-centric healthcare system. Far from
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iPN and Lumeris Join Forces to Boost Value-Based Care
What You Should Know:
- In a move to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in the Denver metro area, Integrated Physician Network (iPN) and Lumeris announced a strategic partnership today.
- The iPN and Lumeris partnership marks a significant step forward for value-based care in Denver. By combining their resources and expertise, these two organizations are poised to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to the communities they serve. This collaboration is a
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Isaac Health Secures $5.7M to Combat Dementia Deserts & Revolutionize Brain Care
What You Should Know:
- Isaac Health, a rising leader in digital brain health, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $5.7 million Seed funding round led by Meridian Street Capital and B Capital, bringing together prominent players like Primetime Partners, Co-Found Partners, VU Venture Partners, and AirAngels.
- This crucial funding round empowers Isaac Health to accelerate their mission by expanding their innovative brain health provider platform. advancing technology for improved
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Health2047-Backed HEAL Security Emerges from Stealth with $4.6M
What You Should Know:
- Health2047, the American Medical Association's venture studio dedicated to healthcare innovation, announced its investment in and launch from stealth of HEAL Security, a cognitive cybersecurity platform built specifically for the healthcare industry.
- Health2047's investment in HEAL Security underscores the urgent need for robust and specialized cybersecurity solutions within the healthcare industry. Their platform equips health systems with the necessary tools to
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Ohio State & CVS Form ACO to Elevate Medicare Care in Central Ohio
What You Should Know:
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and CVS Accountable Care, part of CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), today announced the creation of an accountable care organization (ACO) to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries by Ohio State providers in central Ohio.This coordinated approach to delivering care is centered around each patient’s unique needs and emphasizes preventive wellness and proactive treatment of chronic conditions.
CVS ACO and
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XO Health Taps Innovaccer to Improve Member Experience
What You Should Know:
- XO Health, the innovative health plan designed for self-insured employers, and Innovaccer Inc, the leading healthcare data platform provider, have announced a strategic partnership.
- The strategic collaboration brings together XO Health's unique model and commitment to a seamless health experience with Innovaccer's data expertise and robust platform, promising to revolutionize self-insured healthcare for employers and their employees.
Breaking Free from
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Unlocking Patient Insights with Conversational AI in Healthcare
Healthcare leaders should champion human-AI collaboration by having people work with AI to validate insights and develop engagement strategies. Organizations can — and should — implement conversational AI because it allows leaders to identify actionable areas of change and protects individuals’ privacy and identities.
Yet while these organizations recognize the merit of sharing these conversations enterprise-wide, many worry that doing so will compromise data privacy and compliance. But
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