Health data interoperability is a critical aspect of patient-centered care, allowing healthcare providers across the continuum to access and share vital patient information. Defined by HIMSS as the ability of diverse information systems, devices, and applications to access, exchange, integrate, and
With the evolution of technological advancements in healthcare, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices have become a pressing issue, demanding immediate and robust solutions. The newly developed IEEE/UL 2933 standard by IEEE, in collaboration with Underwriters Laboratories, has
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 I
