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Political uncertainty real opportunity for innovation

By Jessica Davis 02:55 pm September 10, 2018

Nancy Pratt also shares the biggest issues facing women in health IT and says the entire industry is responsible for helping providers and hospitals improve patient care.

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack speaking at AHA Summit

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack announces the new AHA Center for Health Innovation at AHA Summit. Credit: Twitter

American Hospital Association opens new Center for Health Innovation

By Mike Miliard 02:52 pm September 10, 2018

The AHA's new initiative aims to help health systems navigate the complex imperatives of value-based care with new ideas, market intelligence, cybersecurity help and more.

University of Iowa Hospital

Machine learning helps UI Health Care reduce surgical site infection by 74%, save $1.2 million

By Bill Siwicki 12:31 pm September 10, 2018

Imagine knowing, in real time, whether a patient will suffer a surgical infection as a surgeon closes up a wound. That's the kind of clinical situation that machine learning is enabling at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Cerner President Zane Burke to step down this fall

By Mike Miliard 10:49 am September 10, 2018

Cerner President Zane Burke, who first joined the company in 1996 and held several executive roles there before being named president, will step down on Nov. 2.

epic, cerner, allscripts signs from HIMSS18 convention booths

A look inside Epic, Cerner and Allscripts app store programs

By Bill Siwicki 10:28 am September 10, 2018

Executives explain how the developer initiatives work and why they’re fueling innovation and shaping future direction of their platforms.

Mercy Health's Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati. Credit: Google Maps

Mercy Health earns HIMSS Davies Award for innovative approach to opioid fight

By Bill Siwicki 01:27 pm September 07, 2018

The Ohio health system implemented analytics and decision support to reduce opioid prescriptions.

Puerto Rico piloting drones to deliver emergency medical supplies

By Healthcare IT News Australia 12:54 pm September 07, 2018

Collaboration between AT&T, Merck and others combines IoT monitoring, temperature-controlled packaging and the drone to get meds to remote villages.

exterior view of Tift Regional Medical center

Telemedicine innovation: Rural health system keeping more people alive at lower costs

By Bill Siwicki 10:41 am September 07, 2018

Learn how Tift Regional Health System found a more effective way to connect primary care doctors and specialists.

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Cybersecurity: Innovating staff buy-in and avoiding silver bullet tools

By Jessica Davis 09:31 am September 07, 2018

Hackers are constantly innovating attack methods and organizations need to follow suit, by following trends and choosing cybersecurity tools that fit their business needs.

Athenahealth may find Elliott Management its most promising suitor

By Susan Morse 05:11 pm September 06, 2018

Former CEO Jonathan Bush could receive $4.8 million if he helps with the sale of the cloud IT company, according to a report that shows Elliott partnering with Bain Capital.