Clinical

David Higginson explains how tapping into big data enabled it to reduce dosing mistakes among pediatric patients. 

Michigan Health Information Network executive director Tim Pletcher says that effectively linking patients to providers starts with a dynamic health directory. 

The doctorpreneur also shared what is top of mind among her social media followers, and who her health IT hero is. 

Paul Griffin, previously professor in the Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, has joined Purdue University as the new director of the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering and professor of industrial engineering.

Children’s becomes the first hospital in Georgia to reach the highest rung on the EMRAM ladder.

The app enables clinicians to avoid multiple sign-ons and re-authentications within an EHR when accessing data from third-party sources. 

QuiO garners the top spot for its smart injection devices and connected health software combination. 

The system moved away from a hybrid approach including paper and electronic barcode scanning and sees it as a boon to patient safety. 

The health system rolled out three new apps, including one it plans to commercialize. That wouldn't have been possible without the ability to tap into infrastructure quickly and cheaply, said Intermountain's director of innovation.

Kristina Sheridan is among the growing legion of caregivers who have come to believe that involving input from patients and their families can be a game-changer when it comes to diagnosis and treatment.