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
Arizona State University (ASU) has announced the appointment of Jyotishman Pathak as the inaugural dean of the new School of Technology for Public Health, effective July 1. This new institution aims to integrate technology with public health to address urgent challenges on local, national, and
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
