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
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
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),
Health inequities remain a significant challenge in the healthcare industry, affecting various demographic groups differently. The disparities in health outcomes across different populations emphasize the need to refine data collection and analysis methodologies. To effectively address these
Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute or IJN) in Malaysia has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first hospital in the country to receive Stage 6 validation from the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). This achievement marks a pivotal step in IJN's
The field of health informatics technology is rapidly evolving, with significant implications for salary trends and career growth. As healthcare systems increasingly rely on digital health records and advanced technology, the demand for skilled health informatics technologists continues to rise.
