Nora Plainert

Nora Plainert

Healthcare Analytics Expert

Nora Plainert is a thought leader in healthcare analytics and informatics, discussing how predictive data analytics can be used to custom-tailor individual treatment in personalized medicine. Nora also analyzes a broader view of data in managing population health and reviews informatics tools used in practice—including Electronic Health Records, clinical decision support systems, and more. 

Can AI-Derived REC-994 Be a Breakthrough for Cerebral Cavernous Malformation?
Data and Information Can AI-Derived REC-994 Be a Breakthrough for Cerebral Cavernous Malformation?

Recursion Pharmaceuticals has announced promising clinical data for its lead AI-derived drug candidate, REC-994, aimed at treating cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). The findings were presented at the International Stroke Conference (ISC) in Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in AI-based drug discovery and highlighting the potential

February 7, 2025
Data Science Revolutionizes Healthcare with Enhanced Insights and Efficiency
Data and Information Data Science Revolutionizes Healthcare with Enhanced Insights and Efficiency

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the healthcare industry is witnessing a significant transformation spurred by data science, providing enhanced insights and unparalleled efficiency. Over the past decade, data science has become instrumental in reshaping patient care, boosting operational efficiency, and propelling medical

February 6, 2025
MOH to Transition Public Health Facilities to Cloud-Based EMR Systems
Data and Information MOH to Transition Public Health Facilities to Cloud-Based EMR Systems

The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Malaysia is embarking on a significant digital transformation initiative by transitioning to off-the-shelf, cloud-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems for public hospitals and health clinics. This move, as disclosed by Dr. Mahesh Appannan, the director of digital health at the ministry, aims to enhance

February 4, 2025
Navigating the Health Data Surge: Challenges and Collaborative Solutions
Data and Information Navigating the Health Data Surge: Challenges and Collaborative Solutions

The past decade has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the volume and variety of health data available to medical professionals. This explosion of data presents both significant challenges and promising opportunities for the healthcare system. As medical practices grapple with integrating this data into their workflows, the need for innovative

February 3, 2025
Enhancing Healthcare AI: Tackling Data Biases for Better Patient Outcomes
Data and Information Enhancing Healthcare AI: Tackling Data Biases for Better Patient Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is revolutionizing the field, offering capabilities from diagnosing diseases to managing patient records. The technology's potential is vast, encompassing tasks such as categorizing brain tumors on MRIs, detecting diabetic retinopathy, and transcribing physicians' notes for electronic health

February 3, 2025
Advancing Healthcare Data Exchange with Computable Consent Solutions
Data and Information Advancing Healthcare Data Exchange with Computable Consent Solutions

The increasing complexity of managing patient privacy and consent has made it crucial for the healthcare system to develop advanced solutions to address these challenges. The Sequoia Project's Privacy and Consent Workgroup has tackled this issue head-on with a detailed whitepaper titled "Moving Toward Computable Consent: A Landscape

January 31, 2025
How Did the Largest U.S. Healthcare Data Breach Impact 200 Million People?
Data and Information How Did the Largest U.S. Healthcare Data Breach Impact 200 Million People?

In February 2024, an unexpected cyberattack at Change Healthcare exposed the personal data of nearly 200 million Americans, raising concerns about the security of healthcare information. Initially reported in October to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this breach has been recognized as the largest in U.S. healthcare history. The

January 29, 2025
Transforming Healthcare: MetroHealth Integrates Imaging Data Systems
Data and Information Transforming Healthcare: MetroHealth Integrates Imaging Data Systems

MetroHealth, a Cleveland-based health system, embarked on a transformative journey to unify its imaging data systems. This initiative aimed to ensure that clinicians and patients could access images and corresponding reports anytime and anywhere. Dr. David Kaelber, MetroHealth’s Chief Health Informatics Officer and VP of Patient Engagement T

January 29, 2025
How Did Change Healthcare's Ransomware Breach Impact 190 Million People?
Data and Information How Did Change Healthcare's Ransomware Breach Impact 190 Million People?

In February 2024, Change Healthcare encountered a massive ransomware attack, arguably the most significant healthcare data breach of the year. Initially estimating an impact on 100 million individuals, the company found out later that approximately 190 million people were affected. The magnitude of this data breach surpasses any previous incidents

January 28, 2025
Is the Middle East Leading the Global Healthcare IT Revolution?
Data and Information Is the Middle East Leading the Global Healthcare IT Revolution?

The Middle East is currently undergoing a transformative phase in healthcare IT, positioning itself as a leading hub for digital health innovation. According to the 2025 Black Book of Global Healthcare IT, the region is making unprecedented strides in areas such as electronic health records (EHR), artificial intelligence (AI), interoperability,

January 27, 2025
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