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The convergence of physician shortages, efficient use of hospital beds and hybrid working models contributes to the growth of inpatient telemedicine. The health system's programs address critical constraints and boost patient outcomes.

Hospitals could enhance accessibility by investing in alternative sites of care and virtual visits, report says.

Eko Health added to its board of directors, and Medtronic announced a new chief medical officer for robotics and digital technologies.  

The need to sift through external data is still vexing clinicians, according to a new KLAS Arch Collaborative report. But refinement of data-sharing standards – and further EHR training – could improve interoperability and provider satisfaction.

For one clinic with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, using this technology has promoted better functional outcomes, patient compliance and increased attendance rates. Gross revenue per visit is up 4.3%.

Lisa Stump, a clinical informatics leader, will serve as both chief digital information officer and dean for IT, the New York health system says.

The clinic network will leverage HIMSS's globally adopted digital maturity frameworks and network of subject matter experts.

Also, the Department of Health and Aged Care seeks to automate the creation of monthly care statements in residential aged care homes.

Also, the South Korean government is deploying AI to check on solo-living seniors during the upcoming holidays.

As new artificial intelligence tools are introduced, the greater efficiency and accuracy achieved using AI will increasingly justify the costs and effort to take on digital pathology practice, says Dr. David Klimstra, cofounder of Paige.