Digital Checkup (596)

Matthew Fisher, general counsel at Carium, discusses some bedrock principles of patient privacy, advances in remote patient monitoring, CMS rules around non-physiologic data and how telehealth should fit into the continuum of care going forward.

Dr. Brian Covino, chief medical officer at Cohere Health, discusses reducing payer and provider friction, the CMS proposed rule on prior authorizations, and how professional associations can help.

First Databank President Bob Katter offers hospital and health system IT leaders four ways to help clinicians deal with the numerous medication decision support alerts they receive daily.

The Emmy-nominated actor on his HIMSS21 keynote, why he cofounded SoulPancake and what Dwight Schrute might be up to lately.

Finding a natural pathway to help deliver insulin can transform the lives of patients who suffer from diabetes, while education and finance can help drive innovation to improve outcomes, says Glen Travers, cofounder of Diabetology Limited.

Without transparency, how can patients opt in as to how their information is being used? asks Nicole Neumarker, EVP of Development and Innovation for Cotiviti.

For many provider organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted IT resources away from regular EHR upgrades. Douglas Herr, vice president of EHR services at DeliverHealth, offers advice for CIOs who are behind with their EHRs.

Dr. Darin Vercillo, chief medical officer and cofounder of Central Logic, discusses how health systems via IT can best orchestrate operations, most notably patient transfers and discharges to post-acute care.

(Sponsored) Post-pandemic, consumers expect more customized, data-driven service tailored for their specific needs. Healthcare organizations that can provide that kind of personalized experience will be better positioned to earn patients' trust.

(Sponsored) Patients are demanding a digital-first, best-in-class experience, so health systems must engage with them 365 days a year, says Mike Serbinis, cofounder and CEO of League, who calls personalization the "jet fuel" for engagement.

One challenge is competition for remote staff is nationwide, says Kimberly Scaccia, VP of Revenue Management for Mercyhealth.

One long-term impact has been moving care out of the hospital, including a new Hospital at Home program, says President Dr. Michael Gustafson.