Eye contact and good desk-side manner have always been incredibly important in the plastic surgery specialty, where patients’ decisions can be heavy with emotion around the perception of their image. Even what some see as a “small touchup” like dermal fillers are huge decisions for others because it is a change in how they present themselves physically and then carry themselves emotionally.
The practice of plastic surgery is inherently human, in the most sentimental sense. But, as we
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Breaking Down Barriers to Healthcare Interoperability in 2025
Healthcare interoperability remains one of the most critical and challenging aspects of the healthcare industry. Despite significant progress over the past few years, achieving full interoperability is still a work in progress.
How can we break down the barriers that prevent us from achieving full interoperability? I know what you're thinking. Aren't we done with this yet? Haven't we already achieved interoperability? Spoiler alert - there is more to do and we're not there
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What All Healthcare IT Leaders Must Understand About the Kaiser Permanente Breach
Of the many, many facets of healthcare-industry cybersecurity that IT leaders must be aware of, browser-side attacks and data leaks have particularly high potential to blindside an organization. Just ask leading healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente, which recently suffered a gargantuan data breach compromising the sensitive personal information of 13.4 million past and present insurance holders. The source of this breach wasn’t a nefarious attacker, although it could have been. In this case,
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Interwell Health Launches Nephrology Rounds App with Epic EHR Integration
What You Should Know:
- Interwell Health, a value-based kidney care management company, has unveiled Acumen Rounder, a nephrology rounding application that seamlessly integrates with Epic’s electronic health record (EHR) system.
- The innovation is set to transform how nephrologists manage patient workflows and deliver value-based care.
Enhancing Nephrology Workflows
Acumen Rounder offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the
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Suki AI Integrates with MEDENT and Azalea Health EHRs
What You Should Know:
- Suki, the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announced two new partnerships with electronic health records (EHR) vendors, MEDENT and Azalea Health, who will each use Suki’s AI engine Suki Platformto directly embed AI capabilities within their respective solutions, enhancing user experience and improving patient care.
- The two companies join existing strategic partners athenahealth and MEDITECH as members of Suki’s EHR program,
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Canvas Medical Unveils First EMR for Longevity Medicine, Anova™
What You Should Know:
- Canvas Medical, the EMR company accelerating everyday medicine, today announced the launch of Anova™, an electronic medical record (EMR) system specifically designed for the rapidly growing field of longevity medicine.
- Built on the Canvas Medical EMR infrastructure in collaboration with Anant Vinjamoori, MD, a leading longevity physician, Anova delivers a fully integrated platform that empowers clinicians to better treat aging-related conditions,
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Improving Patient Engagement Through EHR-Driven Communication Tools
The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems within healthcare organizations has revolutionized patient engagement. With the rise of healthcare IT solutions, EHR-driven communication tools such as patient portals, telehealth apps, and patient engagement software have become pivotal in enhancing communication, reducing barriers, and improving patient involvement in their care. These technologies allow patients to access their health data, communicate with providers, and participate
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Why Specialty Practices Need an EHR Designed Just for Them
Healthcare has never been more complex than it is today. There has been a rapid expansion of medical treatment options, increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, and an ever-evolving landscape of medical coding, billing, and reimbursement. The burden of navigating this complexity has shifted significantly—and, some may argue, unfairly—onto medical providers. This shift has led to widespread dissatisfaction across specialties.
As the demands on physicians increase, so does the need
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Epic and VA Interoperability Connects Thousands of Veterans to Healthcare Benefits
What You Should Know:
- A new connection between Epic's healthcare software and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system is helping thousands of veterans access critical healthcare, food, and housing benefits.
- The enhanced interoperability allows healthcare providers using Epic to automatically screen patients for veteran status and connect those eligible with the benefits they've earned.
Expanding Access to Benefits
Since going live earlier this year, the Epic-VA
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Why Behavioral Health Needs Next-Generation EHRs
Effective behavioral health treatment requires a collaborative team of caregivers. These teams need seamless integration and visibility across multidisciplinary efforts involving cross-departmental collaboration with shared resources and goals. Next-generation EHRs are pivotal in providing the necessary visibility and coordination for critical behavioral healthcare.
Unlike general healthcare facilities, many behavioral health providers either lack EHR systems or are burdened with outdated
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