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More than 85% of health systems are increasing their spend on digital health and information technology projects, a new survey shows, with cybersecurity and electronic health record modernization topping the list.

The large health system says it has deepened connections with patients by improving their access and care experiences – and with a new integrated app, the staff is "overjoyed" by reductions in call volume.

Tom Hallisey, a digital health strategy expert, previews his presentation at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum next month, describing rollout best practices and discussing ways to ensure investments are targeted for maximum impact.

GlobalData's survey of 114 healthcare professionals showed 43% of respondents believe a lack of specialized skills and talents is the primary challenge they face with digital transformation.  

The company won this year's American Heart Association competition with a cardiac-injury biomarker-based measurement that could alleviate gaps in the early detection of heart attacks and improve patient care.

Adoption of ready-to-administer syringes has helped University Health Truman Medical Center save time as well as reduce opioid waste and potential drug diversion.

Its machine learning model updates predictions on hospitalized patients every 15 minutes and acts as an objective assessor of risk, helping facilitate alignment and coordination in patient care as an AI-integrated system.

HHS is proposing expensive new disincentives to prevent information blocking. There are significant details to be aware of, especially around a list of enumerated exceptions – and HCOs must work quickly to understand them, data privacy experts say.

AI predictions can help clinicians intervene proactively in patient health.

It will enable community pharmacists to prescribe medications.