Studies Highlight Benefits of NYC Program for Uninsured
NYC Care’s approach includes building trust with hard-to-reach populations through public awareness campaigns and partnerships with grassroots community-based organizations
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Most Healthcare Leaders Understand the Promise of AI, But Barriers to Adoption Still Remain
Nearly all CIOs and other healthcare technology leaders at provider organizations believe that effectively leveraging AI gives them a competitive edge, according to new research. However, the report also found that some organizations still struggle with barriers to adoption, such as the lack of the right talent and concerns about ethics, privacy and security. The…
Illumina’s European Court Victory Can’t Salvage Grail Acquisition, But It Nullifies Hefty Fine
The European Union’s highest court sided with Illumina, agreeing that the European Commission had no authority to review the acquisition of liquid biopsy company Grail. The ruling comes after Illumina stopped challenging antitrust litigation, opting to instead spin out Grail as a standalone company. The post Illumina’s European Court Victory Can’t Salvage Grail Acquisition, But…
Why does the federal government fiscal year start October 1?
From Marketplace: It actually started off on January first very early on in the government’s history. In 1842, President Tyler actually shifted it to July 1 to June 30. And then in the 1970s, when Nixon was withholding funds to try and get the budget under control, they shifted it to October 1. The idea…
In case you missed it: August HICPAC Public Meeting Recap
The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) held a public meeting August 22, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. Official meeting minutes will be available on the HICPAC website soon. Until then, here is a summary of key issues from the day’s discussion. Watch recording of the live public webcast: HICPAC Meeting – Aug. 22, 2024…
Oregon Health Authority Plan Targets Health Inequities
OHA will launch a public website to showcase the key measures used to track progress on the strategic plan
Concord Hospital Leverages Wellsheet’s Predictive Clinical Workflow Platform
Christopher Fore, M.D., chief quality officer at Concord, describes how clinicians use the tool for mobile chart review, care team collaboration, handoffs, and discharge planning
Eliminating the AI ‘Black Box’ to Make Clinical Data Usable
As Gen AI continues to mature, there will be ways to employ these technologies thoughtfully and safely in healthcare today. The key is to continue to embrace new breakthroughs – with strong guardrails for safety, privacy and transparency. The post Eliminating the AI ‘Black Box’ to Make Clinical Data Usable appeared first on MedCity News.
Health Literacy Is Not a Multi-Language Insert
We must empower health plan members with culturally and linguistically-relevant information about their benefits and health – tools that in turn encourage them to adopt a proactive and informed approach to their well-being. The post Health Literacy Is Not a Multi-Language Insert appeared first on MedCity News.
Why a digital front door in healthcare matters more than ever
Could healthcare organizations be doing more to open their digital front door? According to a 2024 study by HIMSS researchers, hospitals that embrace digital technology see stronger patient experience outcomes. This aligns with Experian Health’s most recent State of Patient Access (SOPA) survey, in which patients and providers agreed that patient access had improved thanks…