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Dr. Priscilla Frase, CMIO and hospitalist at Ozarks Healthcare, is a champion for innovation and collaboration in rural health systems. As a leader at a 114-bed independent hospital with 28 associated clinics in South-Central Missouri, Frase has faced the challenges of limited resources head-on, transforming the organization’s approach to health IT. Scroll down to watch […]
Privacy and IT security need to be working in lock step, and doing so gets a lot easier when they’re led by the same person. That’s exactly what happened at UChicago Medicine in September when Chief Privacy Officer Karen Habercoss assumed the additional role of CISO. Scroll down to watch or listen to the full […]
The FDA’s recently released draft guidance, “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations,” seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for manufacturers to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and transparency of AI-enabled device software functions (AI-DSFs) – a message that should be music to the ears of health system IT executives. A Total […]
In the face of growing cyber threats, ChristianaCare CISO Anahi Santiago is taking a bold approach to cybersecurity awareness and resilience. At the heart of her efforts lies the Cybersecurity Ambassador Program—a forward-thinking initiative designed to transform the health system’s workforce into a first line of defense against cyberattacks. This program not only enhances individual […]
Piedmont Healthcare has achieved significant advancements in clinical efficiency and patient care through strategic technology enhancements, according to the recent KLAS Arch Collaborative case study, “Implementing the Right Technology Enhancements to Improve Clinical Practice 2024.” Prioritizing Clinician Efficiency and Patient Safety Piedmont focused on improving clinician efficiency, streamlining communication, and enhancing patient safety. According to the […]
Driven by the increasing interconnectivity of systems, the rising sophistication of attacks, and limited budgets, healthcare organizations are working to balance their cyber resource allocations, according to the recent KLAS report, Cybersecurity 2025: Organizations Assessing Their Cybersecurity Posture amid Rising Threats. A Balancing Act: Prevention and Preparedness Healthcare IT leaders face a complex dilemma: how to […]
The 2024 Penn Medicine Information Services (IS) Benefits Realization Report – highlighting 48 projects completed during fiscal years 2022 and 2023 – illustrates how health system IT departments can show what they’re bringing to the table. The report’s emphasis on operational efficiency and financial impact is relevant for IT executives dealing with today’s shrinking budgets […]
To enhance ePHI protections, address compliance gaps, and strengthen resilience against cybersecurity challenges, HHS is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to bolster the HIPAA Security Rule. Adapting to a Transforming Digital Environment The last major revision to the HIPAA Security Rule occurred in 2013. Since then, the healthcare industry has experienced dramatic advancements […]
Virtual scribing services continue to play a significant role in healthcare systems despite the increasing adoption of AI solutions, according to the KLAS report, “Virtual Scribing Services 2024: How Are Firms Providing Value in a Developing Market?” A Proven Solution Amid Technological Evolution Virtual scribes, often tasked with assisting clinicians in documentation, have demonstrated their value […]
RCM is increasingly recognized as the backbone of financial stability and operational efficiency in healthcare systems. The 2024 KLAS Revenue Cycle Management Summit, held in October, gathered 117 industry leaders to address pressing challenges and explore emerging solutions. The summit’s findings, documented in a recently released report, offer strategies and insights for healthcare IT executives […]
