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Kat Jercich

Kat Jercich

Kat Jercich is the Senior Editor at Healthcare IT News. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Advocate, and others. Previously, she was Vice President and Managing Editor at Rewire.News.

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By Kat Jercich | 04:25 pm | February 09, 2022
The companies will offer a combined 750,000 patients with access to services for a variety of needs, including birth control and chronic conditions.
Joe Biden
By Kat Jercich | 01:33 pm | February 09, 2022
According to reporting from Politico, a task force of federal government scientists and data specialists are working with hospitals to improve COVID-19 data collection.
Epic's booth at HIMSS
By Kat Jercich | 10:16 am | February 09, 2022
The new technology, called Cheers, is one of several new consumer-focused capabilities – with others aimed at helping patients find estimates, schedule visits and connect with providers.
A person getting vaccinated against COVID-19
By Kat Jercich | 03:21 pm | February 08, 2022
The electronic health record vendor said "the vast majority" of workers are vaccinated against COVID-19.
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By Kat Jercich | 11:40 am | February 08, 2022
 Nordic, Galen Healthcare and Chartis Group also dominated the research and insights firm's awards list this year.
A person getting tested for COVID-19 with a nose swab
By Kat Jercich | 04:58 pm | February 07, 2022
A new study found that some COVID-19 patients were diagnosed with shortness of breath, Type 2 diabetes and fatigue weeks after their initial infection.
A doctor at a telemedicine appointment
By Kat Jercich | 11:55 am | February 07, 2022
SOC Telemed stockholders will receive $3 in cash per share of common stock, said the companies.
Binders full of paperwork
By Kat Jercich | 05:09 pm | February 04, 2022
The incident, which took place in August, exposed the information of about 22,000 individuals.
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By Kat Jercich | 01:38 pm | February 04, 2022
Research presented at an American Society of Anesthesiologists event this past week found that software based on artificial intelligence provided flexibility and increased vacation days.
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By Kat Jercich | 09:15 am | February 04, 2022
Michael Simon, director of data science at Arcadia, and Dr. Brett Giroir, former assistant secretary for health, discuss the role health IT can play in researching lingering COVID-19 symptoms.