Women In Health IT

College offers 'Winternship' for up to 200 CUNY female students.

Meanwhile, the number of men who now recognize IT as ‘unwelcoming’ for women has nearly doubled.

The conference spotlights accomplishments of women working in global health and encourages next generation of leaders.

EVP Amy Compton-Phillips says West Coast health system is leveraging real-time data and informatics to improve patient outcomes.

Most physician practices and hospitals in the U.S. have installed electronic health records. In a classic Field of Dreams scenario, we have made patients’ medical records digital, but people aren’t asking for them or accessing them en masse.

A comprehensive health record, unlike today’s EHR, would incorporate more data types, notably social determinants, she says.

The average deal size for companies led by women CEOs was $31.4 million compared to $11.3 million for those with men CEOs in what is shaping up to be digital health’s biggest year of investments.

Challenges tied to fostering innovation, breaking down department silos and EHR logjams have to be overcome, Sue Schade tells at this week’s Pop Health Forum.

Allowing patients to become partners with practitioners in their care is where an effective wellness plan and prevention starts.

A care coordinator driving toward a healthy conclusion is vital for patients.