Patient visit documentation must accurately reflect the clinical reality of patient care to serve care coordination and timely reimbursement, according to Dr. Sari Green, physician executive director at Accuity.
Just-in-time training supports the integration of new digital tools into clinical workflows, enabling clinicians to focus on connecting directly with patients, says Dr. Stephanie Lahr, uPerform CMO.
Alexandra Wright, director of research of HIMSS' Office of Scientific Research, talks about how HIMSS analytics and advisory services help healthcare organizations determine the necessary steps to reach their strategic goals.
Mary Beth Seaman, president of the HIMSS Southern California Chapter, highlights the upcoming annual CXO Summit on May 12th at the Richard Nixon Library, featuring healthcare stakeholders discussing how policies are impacting care delivery.
Julia Zarb, Blue x Blue CEO and founder, says healthcare can't follow the same digitization practices as other industries due to its patient variables, strict care delivery policies and the need for human judgment.
Melissa Kotrys, CEO of health information exchange Contexture, says it shares clinical data with the Arizona and Colorado Medicaid agencies to help decide whether work requirements apply to Medicaid recipients.
Data shows that 700 of 1,800 rural U.S. hospitals are at financial risk, with 300 facing possible closure within three years, according to Belina Sapkota and Sarah Zak, NHIT INSPIRED interns.
Sarah Hatchett, Cleveland Clinic CIO, says that creating a smart hospital is less about implementing the latest hardware than creating a seamless longitudinal patient journey that starts before hospital admission.
Before they enter the workforce, nursing students should be competent with AI tools in the clinical setting, say MaryAnn Connor, RN, NYU adjunct informatics professor, and Olga Kagan, FANA CEO.
There's a back and forth between providers and payers due to misaligned incentives, says Lalithya Yerramilli, SVP of Payment Solutions for Cohere Health.
Karie Ryan, chief nursing officer at Artisight, discusses the company's AI ambient intelligence offerings that combine audio and video, sensors and computer vision to create a smart hospital room for patient safety and workflow efficiency.
Lisa Counsell, HIMSS sales and relationship management VP, says that HIMSS membership brings value at every career level, enabling networking for newcomers and offering continuous learning and community for seasoned executives.
