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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.

An old-fashioned broadcasting set
By Kat Jercich | 09:30 am | April 15, 2022
VisualDx Director of Clinical Impact Dr. Nada Elbuluk discusses Project IMPACT, and how individuals and organizations can work to address gaps in care.
Doctor at computer
By Kat Jercich | 02:56 pm | April 14, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released information detailing who should report incidents and what should be included.
Matt Rosendale
By Kat Jercich | 12:42 pm | April 14, 2022
Rep. Matt Rosendale asked agency and vendor leadership to put in place a "true" bidirectional interface, calling it "the single greatest technical problem with the Cerner EHR."
Xavier Becerra
By Kat Jercich | 10:09 am | April 14, 2022
Xavier Becerra said at the ONC annual meeting this week that establishing consequences for providers found to engage in information blocking is a "top HHS priority."
A patient holding a tablet
By Kat Jercich | 03:52 pm | April 13, 2022
A new study found that the receipt of video-enabled tablets during the pandemic was associated with more psychotherapy visits and reduced emergency department use, among other benefits.
By Kat Jercich | 11:48 am | April 13, 2022
Researchers for the Arch Collaborative report found that clinical end users who are satisfied with their organization's electronic health record are more likely to stay.
FDA sign
By Kat Jercich | 04:32 pm | April 12, 2022
The agency is seeking stakeholder feedback on the guidance, which seeks to clearly outline its recommendations for premarket submission content when it comes to cybersecurity concerns. 
A person touching their face while on video chat
By Kat Jercich | 12:37 pm | April 12, 2022
The chronic-conditions company says it aims to offer patients a comprehensive option for skin health.
A doctor performing a telehealth consultation
By Kat Jercich | 09:30 am | April 12, 2022
The initiative allows a remote specialist to evaluate individuals via a mobile device and provide a treatment plan for on-site staff to carry out.
Hands on a keyboard
By Kat Jercich | 03:56 pm | April 11, 2022
"They have already compromised healthcare organizations and have no reason to stop," said the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center about the group known as Lapsus$.

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