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Although there are some notable obstacles, researchers believe a “comprehensive approach” that combines digital tools with genomic sequencing can potentially reinvent the way medicine is practiced, according to John Halamka, MD, and Paul Cerrato of Mayo Clinic Platform.
Sometimes the best way to ensure that an EHR system is being utilized effectively – and bringing value to the organization – is to bring in the SWAT teams, says CIO Patrick Anderson.
When the ultimate goal is to leverage research data to provide precise care pathways for each patient, it puts a lot of pressure on IT’s shoulders, says CIO Patrick Anderson, who talks about his team’s infrastructure overhaul.
With a large organization like Sarah Cannon, the challenge isn’t getting data, but rather, getting it in an unstructured way that enables caregivers to access information when they need it, says CIO Andy Corts.
Digital health is no longer the future – it’s the present, says Dr. John Halamka, who talks about a groundbreaking collaboration that focuses on leveraging patient-generated data and aligning incentives for wellness.
While the healthcare market is always going to be fraught with some level of uncertainty, there are reasons to be optimistic, particularly in areas like precision medicine, says Jared Jeffery of KLAS.
It was a shared belief “a platform is needed that simplifies the sharing of app-based IT interventions across healthcare institutions” that brought a vendor and health system together. The rest is history – or, more likely, the future.
Although some are turned off by all the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the promise it holds to improve care and reduce errors can’t be ignored, says CIO Brian Thomas.
About Moffitt Cancer Center
TCC — “It’s an essential part of our care delivery and research model.”
Oncology Research Information Exchange Network
Taking Chemo paperless — “It’s one of the most complex aspects of the EHR.”
Commitment to personalized medicine
The steep oncology learning curve
Merging 3 health systems — “It’s still a work in progress.”
MU as a carrot
Focus on telehealth, e-visits
3 areas of growth: construction, affiliation & acquisition
Reflecting on the days of mainframe-based email
Personalized care — “It’s a journey.”
