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Mount Sinai’s new CDIO gives an inside look at its big digital transformation plans

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Imagine being handed the keys to all information technology at a prominent health system in the United States, and all that entails: everything from optimizing electronic health record systems to overseeing the very latest artificial intelligence advances to helping craft organization-wide five-year strategic plans.  Add in the need to guide all the other IT professionals … Read more

For ENT practice, ambient listening tech expected to boost efficiency and reduce scribes

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Albany ENT & Allergy Services faced a persistent challenge: balancing high-quality patient care with the overwhelming administrative burden of documentation. THE CHALLENGE Traditional EHR systems, while essential, required manual entry and meticulous note-taking that pulled clinicians away from patient engagement. “This documentation process often felt more like data entry than care delivery, contributing to burnout … Read more

While providers make clinical discoveries faster, RPM is shifting to a new care model

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Every day in the United States, 10,000 Americans turn 65, according to the AARP. And 85% of older Americans have at least one chronic condition, according to the National Institutes of Health. Against this backdrop, health systems usually wait until a patient is in a costly state before implementing a remote patient monitoring program. That’s … Read more

Cybersecurity requires new approaches, where all stakeholders contribute

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With the increasing digital transformation of healthcare and improvements in the quality of data, IT systems in healthcare are becoming an increasingly attractive target for malicious actors. A cyberattack can cripple an institution, cause disruptions in service delivery and result in patient harm. Major threats for healthcare organisations include ransomware, breaches caused by cloud vulnerabilities … Read more

What’s behind EHR-induced clinician burnout? And how to solve it?

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Healthcare organizations continue to face ongoing challenges related to clinician turnover – driven in large part by burnout and dissatisfaction with electronic health records. Beyond that human toll, the financial repercussions of turnover are substantial for healthcare organizations. The average cost of replacing a nurse is approximately $56,300, as shown in a recent report on … Read more

2nd trimester pregnancy: What to expect

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2nd trimester pregnancy: What to expect The second trimester of pregnancy is often the most enjoyable. Find out how to relieve common symptoms — and consider ways to prepare for what’s ahead. By Mayo Clinic Staff The second trimester of pregnancy often brings a renewed sense of well-being. The worst of the nausea often is … Read more

3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect

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3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect The third trimester of pregnancy can be a challenge for the body and the mind. Here’s help easing symptoms — and anxiety — as your due date approaches. By Mayo Clinic Staff The final 12 weeks of a full-term pregnancy are known as the third trimester of pregnancy. The … Read more