Gamification App to Support for Blood Donation
2024 27 Jun
Blood donation is a vital, altruistic act that supports public health by ensuring an adequate blood supply for medical emergencies. It is a socially responsible activity that also offers a sense of personal satisfaction and self-care. Despite these benefits, the commitment to regular blood donation can be hindered by uncomfortable experiences,...Read more
How to Harness Generative AI for Future Public Health Challenges
2024 27 Jun
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vulnerabilities of the public health infrastructure have been laid bare, prompting urgent calls for bolstering our defences against future threats. This renewed focus on resilience has sparked interest in leveraging advanced technologies, particularly generative AI, to not only combat infectious diseases...Read more
Understanding Dual Ransomware Threats in Healthcare
2024 27 Jun
The FBI's recent advisory on dual ransomware attacks has highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime tactics targeting healthcare organisations. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks that rely on a single strain to encrypt data, dual ransomware employs multiple ransomware tools simultaneously or consecutively. This approach not only complicates...Read more
Back to Basics: Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity and Resilience
2024 27 Jun
Healthcare, a sector pivotal to society’s well-being, has been rocked by a series of unprecedented cyberattacks in the first half of 2024. These incidents have not only disrupted operations but also underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures across the industry. In the wake of these attacks, healthcare organisations...Read more
Bridging the Gap in Organ Transplants: Power in Technology, Data & Support
2024 27 Jun
Transplant surgeons continuously grapple with the daunting challenge of organ shortages, a struggle exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Technological advancements and medical research have improved post-transplant survival rates, but these successes have also heightened the organ demand. Innovative techniques and data-driven approaches are essential...Read more
Clinician Communication: Balancing Secure Messaging and Telephone Use
2024 26 Jun
Effective communication among healthcare professionals is paramount for delivering high-quality patient care. Traditionally, telephone calls have been the cornerstone of clinician-to-clinician communication. However, the landscape has shifted in recent years with the widespread adoption of mobile devices and electronic health record (EHR) systems....Read more
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans for Healthcare Resilience
2024 20 Jun
In today's digitally driven healthcare landscape, organisations face escalating challenges from cyber threats and natural disasters, which can disrupt critical operations with profound consequences for patient care. Nataraj Nagaratnam, an IBM fellow, highlights that downtime caused by events such as ransomware attacks averages more than two weeks,...Read more
Strategic Technological Integration in Healthcare
2024 20 Jun
In today's healthcare landscape, the integration of various technological systems is crucial for achieving true digital health transformation. Integration in healthcare involves the seamless combination of multiple information systems and technologies to create a unified platform for data exchange and workflow management. This integration enhances...Read more
Medical Device Fraud: A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare Executives
2024 20 Jun
The promise of innovative healthcare technology often lies in its potential to revolutionise patient care and improve clinical outcomes. However, recent events underscore the critical importance of due diligence by healthcare providers when selecting vendor partners. A striking example of this necessity is the conviction of Laura Perryman, founder...Read more
Ascension Restores Digital Health Records Following Ransomware Attack
2024 20 Jun
Ascension has announced the full restoration of its digital patient records across all hospitals and healthcare locations, marking a significant recovery milestone after a recent ransomware attack. The breach, which occurred due to an employee inadvertently downloading a malicious file, had severely impacted patient care and operational efficiency...Read more
Navigating the Legal Landscape of AI in Healthcare
2024 20 Jun
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in healthcare, hospitals and health systems must navigate an evolving legal landscape. Attorney Kathleen G. Healy emphasises the complexity of this landscape, highlighting the proliferation of laws and regulations surrounding AI use in healthcare. Hospital leaders must consider legal complexities...Read more
Digital Commerce Strategies in Healthcare
2024 20 Jun
In today’s digital age, consumers expect fast and efficient access to the information they need on websites. This expectation extends beyond retail and e-commerce to all sectors, including healthcare. To meet these rising demands, healthcare providers must adapt, innovate, and deliver a digital experience that rivals the convenience found in other...Read more
Federated Data Networks’ Impact on Clinical Research
2024 20 Jun
In the quest to reduce costs and enhance the predictability of outcomes, clinical research has embraced an innovative solution: federated data networks (FDNs). These networks provide a pivotal foundation for optimising clinical trial operations, offering a more streamlined and efficient approach to managing the complexities of health data. By enabling...Read more
Filling the Leadership Gap in Nurses: The Role of Leadership Ladders
2024 20 Jun
While programmes for clinical advancement, such as clinical ladders, are widespread in many health systems, a significant gap exists in the professional development structure for nurturing the next generation of nurse managers. To address this gap, health systems can adopt "leadership ladders." These are similar in spirit to clinical ladders but...Read more
How to Select AI Vendors: Top 6 Considerations
2024 13 Jun
Many organisations are adopting AI for revenue cycle management due to workforce shortages and rising costs. However, selecting the right AI solution amidst a crowded market can be daunting. Six crucial criteria for evaluating AI options can be outlined to aid health system leaders in making confident decisions. These include technological capabilities,...Read more
Embracing Virtual Nursing: A Solution to Healthcare Workforce Challenges
2024 13 Jun
In a recent meeting of healthcare leaders at the HealthLeaders Virtual Nursing Mastermind program in Atlanta, nurse leaders convened to discuss the pivotal role of virtual nursing in overcoming critical workforce shortages in healthcare. The consensus among chief nursing officers (CNOs) and participants was clear: virtual nursing not only expands...Read more
The Rise of Robotics in Hospital Logistics: Innovations and Challenges
2024 13 Jun
As hospitals worldwide grapple with staff shortages and budget constraints, the integration of automation long established in other industries emerges as a promising solution. While medical robotics have traditionally been associated with specialised tasks in operating theatres, a new frontier is expanding: the use of robots for logistical operations...Read more
Compensation, Burnout, and Healthcare Challenges: Doximity Report 2024
2024 13 Jun
The U.S. healthcare system confronts significant challenges that are straining medical professionals. Issues like administrative burdens, staffing shortages, and reimbursement difficulties contribute to high levels of stress and burnout among physicians. Despite efforts to achieve more with less, including lower pay, average doctor salaries increased...Read more
Bridging Generational Gaps: The Key to Retaining Young Healthcare Workers
2024 13 Jun
Hospital CEOs face significant challenges in maintaining a sustainable workforce, especially if they fail to address the generational differences among healthcare workers. Understanding and acting on the specific needs of younger employees is essential for attracting and retaining staff in today's healthcare environment. Hospital CEOs aiming to...Read more
Expanding Remote Patient Monitoring: Overcoming Reimbursement Barriers
2024 13 Jun
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a vital tool in healthcare, particularly gaining traction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite its potential to enhance clinical outcomes and improve care management outside traditional healthcare settings, RPM's expansion is hindered by significant reimbursement barriers. A recent report by the Bipartisan...Read more
Advancing Taiwan's Healthcare: AI and Accelerated Computing at NHRI & CGMH
2024 12 Jun
Taiwan’s leading medical centres, the National Health Research Institute (NHRI) and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH), are advancing biomedical research and healthcare through the integration of accelerated computing and generative AI. These institutions are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise everything from imaging to patient...Read more
Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Remote Patient Monitoring
2024 12 Jun
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is revolutionising healthcare, allowing patients to receive care at home while providing healthcare providers with real-time data. This shift in healthcare delivery has seen increasing adoption among hospitals and health systems, driven by the potential for enhanced patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions....Read more
Empowering Rural and Community Hospitals with Emerging Technologies
2024 12 Jun
Rural and community hospitals serve nearly 15% of the U.S. population, yet only 10% of physicians practice in these areas. Despite their rural settings, these healthcare organisations face the same staffing, security, and budgetary challenges as their urban counterparts. With the costs of electronic health record (EHR) downtime and ransomware...Read more
Challenges and Preparedness Strategies for Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1)
2024 12 Jun
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses of clade 2.3.4.4b have been evolving and spreading worldwide, causing outbreaks in poultry and wild bird populations. These outbreaks have significant implications for food safety and security. Since 2020, there has been a notable increase in spillover events from birds to terrestrial and marine...Read more
KLAS Imaging in the Cloud 2024 Report: Migration is Underway
2024 11 Jun
The latest report from KLAS reveals a significant trend in the healthcare sector: a substantial migration towards cloud-based solutions for image viewing and storage. The Imaging in the Cloud 2024 report , based on interviews with 228 healthcare organisations, sheds light on their imaging needs, cloud implementation strategies, perceptions of...Read more
Chief AI Officers: a New Role Navigating Innovation, Governance, and Success
2024 06 Jun
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI technologies into healthcare is transforming the industry, prompting many organisations to appoint a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to oversee and accelerate AI adoption. The CAIO's role is multifaceted, involving the development of AI strategies, investment management, addressing ethical...Read more
Balancing AI's Benefits with Climate Impact: Lancet’s Call for Sustainability
2024 06 Jun
The potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine are substantial and diverse. AI can significantly improve disease recognition and diagnosis, assist in risk stratification for patients, predict outcomes, aid decision-making, and serve as a tool for analyzing public health threats. However, as AI technology continues to grow and...Read more
Water Quality in Hospital Device Processing: ECRI’s Recommendations
2024 06 Jun
Water plays a pivotal role in the intricate process of cleaning and sterilising medical devices within hospital settings. Understanding the nuances of water quality and its implications on device processing is crucial for maintaining patient safety and operational efficiency. In a note published on its website, ECRI delves into the various facets...Read more
How Connectivity Solutions Can Serve Hospital at Home
2024 04 Jun
The Hospitals in the Home (HiTH) care model, dating back to the 1950s in France, has gained traction globally, with implementation in countries like Australia, the UK, Canada, Israel, Spain, and the US. In Australia alone, it accounted for over 595,000 days of care in 2017-2018, constituting over 5% of acute care bed days. HiTH aims to alleviate...Read more
Innovations in Healthcare Technology Enhances Nursing Efficiency & Well-being
2024 04 Jun
Technology stands as a pivotal force in healthcare, not just in improving patient outcomes but also in enhancing the working conditions of healthcare professionals. Deb Muro, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of El Camino Health, is at the forefront of this technological revolution, leveraging innovative solutions to ease the burden on nurses...Read more
