Jack McCarthy

The new platform enables self-insured employers to predict health events, hospital admissions, length of stay and other incidents. 

Even among highly-rated patient-facing apps, researchers found that most are not yet enabling patient populations to better manage their health. 

The pre-conference daylong event also includes sessions on the science of behavior change and preparing for the next horizon of technology, policy, and care delivery. 

Instead of envisioning AI outpacing humanity as we know it, researchers spot prime opportunities for clinical decision support, patient monitoring, surgery and more. 

The security vendor said the group behind the malware intensified its focus on healthcare organizations because the data is more valuable than other industries and providers commonly use legacy software that is not as secure as upgraded versions. 

The platform, featuring 10 new templates, reduces the barrier to conducting scientifically valid studies on digital health tool, fitness regimens, dietary programs, wellness efforts and others, the company said. 

The home health, palliative care, and hospice group is implementing Epic’s electronic health record to tie patient data together from disparate sources, officials said. 

Mitch Parker comes to IU after eight years at Temple Health. 

Hospital Compare enables patients to determine the best hospital for types of treatment in a specific area. Physicians and providers can also use the tool to better understand what improvements are needed for higher quality care. 

The HIE will use the tool to more systematically share data across its various provider organizations.