Two Boston Hospital CMIOs Report on Their Epic Go-Lives
Beth Israel’s Terrance Lee, M.D., M.P.H., and Boston Children’s Hospital’s Chase Parsons, D.O., share their experiences with their go-live processes
January 2025
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From Paper Charts to AI Scribes: The EHR Revolution
AI solutions baked into the EHR experience could radically transform the clinical effectiveness of physicians by leveraging the richness of the longitudinal patient record, while also creating efficiencies that give them back more time to care and create more revenue. The post From Paper Charts to AI Scribes: The EHR Revolution appeared first on MedCity…
Las sólidas tasas de vacunación infantil, un raro punto positivo de salud en estados complejos, están disminuyendo
Jen Fisher solo puede hacer ciertas cosas para proteger a su hijo de las infecciones que los niños pueden contraer en la escuela. Dijo que el resto depende de otros estudiantes y padres en su ciudad natal de Franklin, en Tennessee. El hijo de Fisher, Raleigh, de 12 años, vive con una afección cardíaca congénita…
The Near-Term Future of AI in Health Care
Contrary to fears of clinician replacement, AI’s near-term potential lies in complementing human expertise, particularly by handling behind-the-scenes tasks that improve efficiency and precision. Here’s where we might see the most impact. The post The Near-Term Future of AI in Health Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Misleading Narratives and Social Media Shape Contraception Perceptions
This volume examines misleading claims about birth control, focusing on the mischaracterization of emergency contraceptives as abortifacients, the influence of social media on patient-provider communication, and online messages that inaccurately promote fertility awareness methods as safer alternatives.
New California Laws Target Medical Debt, AI Care Decisions, Detention Centers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the nation braces for potential policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” mantra, the nation’s most populous state and largest health care market is preparing for a few changes of its own. With supermajorities in both houses, Democrats in the California Legislature passed — and Democratic Gov. Gavin…
Childhood Vaccination Rates, a Rare Health Bright Spot in Struggling States, Are Slipping
Jen Fisher can do only so much to keep her son safe from the types of infections that children can encounter at school. The rest, she said, is up to other students and parents in their hometown of Franklin, Tennessee. Fisher’s son Raleigh, 12, lives with a congenital heart condition, which has left him with…
Why Financial Incentives Oppose Quality Improvement Projects in Healthcare
By TAYLOR J. CHRISTENSEN When I attended the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 2024 annual forum in Orlando, Florida, one of the best parts of the conference, as always, was talking to the other attendees. Every time I would sit down to eat a meal or sit down in a session, I would talk to the…
Providence Spun Out Its VC Arm So It Can Partner with Other Health Systems
Providence spun off its venture capital arm and renamed it Allumia Ventures. The newly independent venture capital firm also recently closed its third fund, in which Providence invested $150 million. Allumia is looking to grow the fund by inviting 3-5 other health systems to be limited partner investors. The post Providence Spun Out Its VC…
Discover your health care options after Open Enrollment
Missed the January 15 deadline for 2025 Marketplace Open Enrollment? Don’t worry—you may still have options for health coverage for the rest of the year. Image Enroll with a Special Enrollment Period You could be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period to get or change your health coverage if: Your income is within a certain…