Women In Health IT

Collaborating on identity verification tech is making it possible for patients to go to TEFCA and get their records, says HealthEx CEO Dr. Priyanka Agarwal. She also weighed in on what's needed to rapidly scale Individual Access Services.

These analyses enable a broader, more inclusive approach to care that helps staff optimize processes, not just for the most obvious cases, but for the entire patient population, explains a nurse deeply involved in the efforts and the technology.

The use of the pain medicine during pregnancy was not associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, report says.

She likes how artificial intelligence is freeing up "brain space" for nurses and is intrigued by how well AI pairs with robotics. But she cautions that, done wrong, AI could depersonalize care while exacerbating staff burnout.

The group says an "unchecked" model would undermine the goal of allowing safety net providers to stretch federal resources.

Sonja Fulmer, who had been acting director of the agency's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, is reported to be taking a lead policy role at the Minnesota health technology innovator.

Educators collaborate with preceptors to identify knowledge gaps and create targeted content. Tangible benefits include reducing overtime costs and repeat in-person training sessions – nurses can now review materials when they wish.

The rural Texas health system has reduced the number of transfers to other facilities for higher level stroke care, reduced stroke call-to-screen time to under 7.5 minutes, and dropped door-to-needle time to as low as 34 minutes.

It's eliminated two hours of daily admin time and three hours of daily manual work, a practice manager says. Patient no-show rates are now under 4.5%. Surgical procedures are also more efficient. The clinic PM tells the whole story – and offers tips others could learn from.

An AI-powered frontline leaders platform has helped bring about a nearly 20% reduction in nurse turnover because leaders now have more time to build stronger relationships and step in sooner when someone is struggling, the chief nurse says.