Oklahoma Heart Hospital was founded in 2002 with the idea of being something truly different – an all-digital hospital with a heavy focus on the patient experience and the latest automation that would change the way healthcare is delivered. It has succeeded. Patients are happy. Patients’ families are happy. Doctors and nurses are happy. And … Read more
If you’re pregnant, chances are you’ve heard about a type of depression that happens after childbirth called postpartum depression. But did you know that many people have depression while they’re pregnant? Depression is a common mood disorder that can cause persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. Some people develop this … Read more
Prior to implementing case and referral management technology, St. Luke’s University Health Network was struggling with standardizing how it effectively and efficiently managed post-acute referrals across its 11 campuses in several counties. THE PROBLEM Without a centralized platform, each campus followed slightly different workflows, leading to a more fragmented approach that often resulted in additional … Read more
Headaches and hormones: What’s the connection? You might notice a connection between headaches and your period or between migraines and birth control use. Fortunately, there’s help. By Mayo Clinic Staff Many things can contribute to headaches, including family history and age. But people often notice a link between headaches and hormonal changes. The hormones estrogen … Read more
The symplr 2024 Compass Survey highlights some key challenges that healthcare organizations are grappling with – and its findings suggest a need for systemic change. One of the biggest revelations is 85% of clinicians and the majority of respondents in all three functional areas report losing more than an hour each day to administrative tasks. … Read more
The typical chief information officer in healthcare is taking on more responsibility for determining strategy and digital transformation, with 84% of CIOs now part of their organization’s executive leadership team. That’s just one stat from a recent WittKieffer survey of CIOs and chief digital officers that also found the majority (54%) are reporting directly to … Read more
When it comes to targets in healthcare that criminals want to hit with a cyberattack, a telemedicine consultation might not immediately come to mind. But in fact, telehealth is a ripe arena for cyberattacks. There are crucial strategies for healthcare organizations to fortify their defenses against cyberattacks in the virtual care landscape. With more patients … Read more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday published a new set of actionable recommendations to help promote safe and secure development and deployment of artificial intelligence across all U.S. critical infrastructure, including healthcare and public health. WHY IT MATTERSThe document was developed in consultation with numerous stakeholders, across the public and private sectors, said … Read more
Planning to travel with atrial fibrillation? Take extra care when planning trips if you’re living with AFib. By Mayo Clinic Staff Atrial fibrillation — also called AFib — is a common heart rhythm disorder. If you have AFib, you may have some concerns about traveling with your condition. But taking a few steps to prepare … Read more
Artificial intelligence is spreading throughout healthcare, bringing with it many benefits. Among other areas, surgery is being impacted by AI. In preoperative planning, foe example, AI processes vast amounts of patient data to create personalized treatment plans, moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approach. AI-driven intraoperative guidance supports precision medicine by combining patient-specific preoperative data with real-time … Read more