Search Tag: health IT
Stephen-lieber-healthmanagement-org-health-it-editor-in-chief
2022 02 Aug
HealthManagement.org proudly welcomes Stephen Lieber as our new Health IT Editor-in-Chief. He takes over the role of Prof Werner Leodolter, who was the Health IT Editor-in-Chief from February 2021 to July 2022. Stephen Lieber is the Chief Analytics Officer at The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). CHIME is an executive...Read more
Professor-werner-leodolter-passes-away
2022 25 Jun
Professor Werner Leodolter, former CEO of the Styrian hospitals (KAGes) and the Editor-in-Chief of IT at HealthManagement.org, passed away in a tragic car accident in Iceland. His wife, Andrea Leodolter, Vice President of the Styrian Red Cross, has survived and is currently being treated in a hospital in Iceland. The accident happened Thursday afternoon...Read more
Can-mobile-health-apps-actually-make-us-healthier
2021 20 May
There is no end to the number of applications available for smartphones, tablets and other digital devices. In recent years, wearable devices have also come onto the market, and are increasingly popular. These devices track personal health data, with the generalised goal of improving consumer behaviours related to health and wellbeing. Emerging...Read more
New-rapid-3d-printing-technique-paves-way-for-life-like-organs
2021 15 May
The goal of efficiently fabricating full-sized replacement human organs and tissues for use in transplant surgeries is one step closer to fruition. A team of researchers from the University of Buffalo have developed 3D-printing technology that is able to recreate life-sized organs and limbs such as a human hand in less than 20 minutes. Engineers...Read more
U-s-patients-access-to-health-information
2020 04 Nov
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published its 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan , which focusses on individuals’ access to their electronic health information. You might also like: FDA Focusses on Digital Health with New Centre of Excellence According to Donald W. Rucker, MD, National...Read more
Hit-in-2021-most-important-aspects
2020 22 Oct
A new research identifies three technology areas that healthcare leaders see as the most important now and in the nearest future. You might also like: A Snapshot of Imaging Technology: Exciting Developments and When to Expect Them Center for Connected Medicine and KLAS Research have released their Top of Mind for...Read more
Ehealthweek-croatia-2020
2020 15 Apr
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH RISK Find eHealthWeek on Social Media Read more
The-politics-of-tech-adoption-in-healthcare
2019 13 Nov
A new report looking into the development and use of emerging technologies, notably artificial intelligence (AI), for healthcare has revealed concerns among some clinicians as to the real reason behind tech adoption. Within the NHS, the adoption of AI and other data-driven technologies is largely based on a “political or commercial imperative”...Read more
Vendor-driven-standards-for-interoperability
2019 21 Aug
David Hancock, the healthcare executive advisor at InterSystems, was recently elected vendor co-chair of INTEROPen , a UK collaboration that promotes open standards for interoperability in the health and care sector. HealthManagement.org spoke to David about why he wants INTEROPen to be vendor-led and how this approach will help both suppliers and...Read more
E-health-2020-conference-and-tradeshow
2020 31 May
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS Find e-Health Conference & Tradeshow on Social Media Read more
Digital-medical-expertise-applications-dmea-2020
2020 16 Jun
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS FROM APRIL TO JUNE 16TH-18TH. NOW A VIRTUAL MEETING Find DMEA on Social Media Read more
Farewell-stefan-burkart-leaves-entscheiderfabrik
2018 15 Nov
The last day of the fair at this year's Medica was also the last day of work by Stefan Burkart for Entscheiderfabrik. He was their general representative for the last few years. "It was an exciting seven years with interesting projects. I am looking forward to working with my new partners Bamdad Bahar and Frank Schneider, whom I was able...Read more
How-to-waste-time-and-money-don-t-invest-in-cybersecurity
2018 17 Jul
Data breaches impose higher financial burden on healthcare in comparison to other sectors, according to a new report, which underscores the need for organisations to invest in cybersecurity technologies to counter hacking threats. According to Ponemon's "Cost of a Data Breach Report", a breach in financial services, the second most expensive...Read more
Has-the-ehr-blame-game-gone-too-far
2018 03 Apr
It is a common complaint among physicians that EHR documentation takes too much of their time. They say that EHR systems are not designed to support documentation in a way that works well for members of care teams. EHR usability is a point of frustration for clinicians and can have patient safety consequences, some experts have warned. In a new study...Read more