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Northwestern Medicine, Bay Labs see promise for AI-assisted cardiac imaging

By Mike Miliard 01:24 pm November 13, 2018

A new study, which just enrolled the first of some 1,200 patients, will examine how artificial intelligence could help certified medical assistants do echocardiograms.

Can't afford a security chief? Here are the alternatives

By Susan Morse 09:52 am October 22, 2018

Hospitals and medical groups with limited security resources still have leadership options in managed care providers and virtual CISOs.

Joanna Clayborne, commissioner of Minnesota IT Services testifying in the Minnesota Senate on Oct. 17. (Credit: Minnesota Senate)

Minnesota DHS data breach heats up: State officials spurn notification delay

By Jessica Davis 02:23 pm October 19, 2018

The issues shared during an Oct. 18 state senate meeting mirror those the healthcare sector faces: a lack of resources and an onslaught of attacks make it nearly impossible to keep up.

business woman talking to group of people

What 3 charts say about women in health IT leadership roles, salary and the rise of chief nursing officers

By Susan Morse 08:00 am October 09, 2018

Emerging CNIO position increases the number of women in healthcare IT roles but there are fewer CIOs and the pay gap persists.

Atul Gawande to keynote HIMSS19

By Susan Morse 02:30 pm October 04, 2018

The CEO of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase joint venture will speak at HIMSS19 in February.

Checklist: Moving innovation projects from pilot to production

By Mike Miliard 11:05 am September 27, 2018

Automation, customization and – above all – an ability to show value and ROI are must-haves for hospitals looking to make promising tech take root.

Ochsner Health's O Bar, similar to an Apple Genius Bar, helps get patients set up with the proper devices for its digital medicine programs. Photo courtesy of Ochsner Health

What innovation looks like at a large academic medical center

By Mike Miliard 08:54 am September 26, 2018

Ochsner Health's chief clinical transformation officer gives us a look behind the curtain, showing how the system makes innovation fundamental to its mission.

Boardrooms should reflect market, former Planned Parenthood president says

By Jessica Davis 05:04 pm September 25, 2018

Faye Wattleton, co-head of Buffkin/Baker’s governance practice, shares how boardroom diversity is more than cosmetic: It enhances debate and perspective, including issues like women’s health.

Healthcare innovation giving rise to the Chief Digital Officer

By Tom Sullivan 08:00 am September 13, 2018

Pamela Dixon of SSi-Search on the emerging CDO role and how it differs from traditional CIOs, CTOs and other executive positions.

Alameda Health System hires Mark Amey as new CIO, citing Epic expertise

By Mike Miliard 01:17 pm September 12, 2018

Oakland, California-based Alameda Health System has named its new chief information officer. Mark Amey will relocate to the Bay Area from San Diego, where he was most recently associate CIO at University of California San Diego Health.