Reducing Medication Errors by Revamping mCDS Alerting: The Goldilocks Principle
Northern Light Health began a new initiative to enhance patient safety by reducing the degree of alert fatigue, with the expectation that removal of nuisance alerting would positively impact not just the provider EHR experience, but also reduce the overall incidence of medication errors systemwid...
Comprehensive and Standardized Cardiovascular Care Leads to Decreased Readmissions
On June 15, 2020, Northern Light Health went live with a 30-day readmission prevention risk predictor. The predictor assists the care team in identifying patients who are at risk for readmission and to mitigate those risks through coordinated discharge and transition planning. The solution integr...
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Part 3
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has outlined four key areas to leverage health IT in advancing the interoperability and utilization of SDOH. This framework provides health systems with valuable guidance for policy creation, technology development, an...
DHAGE Priorities for the Decade of Digital Health
The 5th annual Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe (DHAGE) High-Level Meeting was co-hosted by HIMSS and the Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and Health.
Dallas County Public Health Disease Surveillance and Investigation System
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has been recognized as a 2023 HIMSS Public Health Davies Award recipient.
2023 Asia-Pacific Health CIO Report
The 2023 APAC Health CIO Report features insights and takeaways from the 2023 HIMSS APAC Health CIO Workshop held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 18 September 2023.
Innovation and Partnership: COVID-19 Exposure Notifications in Washington State
Washington State Department of Health has been recognized as a 2023 HIMSS Public Health Davies Award recipient.
Digital Excellence in Healthcare: APAC Case Studies Volume Five
Volume 5 of Digital Excellence in Healthcare: APAC Case Studies reveals a bright future for Asia-Pacific’s healthcare scene. Healthcare providers in the region continue to make strides in digitalisation, achieving significant digital health milestones in the process.
Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Data Standardization
Revolutionize healthcare with data standardization for precise, efficient, and trusted outcomes. Unlock the potential for transformative improvements and unparalleled patient care.
Succession Planning for the Healthcare Information Professional
To ensure effective and efficient management of healthcare information technology, professionals must comprehensively understand the importance of succession planning and then develop and implement a plan tailored to the organization and its resources.
AI Solutions for Nurses to Drive Efficiency and Resilience
This article proudly presents insights from the HIMSS CNO-CNIO Vendor Roundtable members made up of nurse leaders from premier organizations with HIMSS Corporate Diamond, Emerald, or Platinum memberships who hold Nurse Executive and Nurse Leader roles within highly influential institutions. By sh...
Cyberattacks Are on the Rise – How Healthcare Organizations Can Stay Ahead
Explore the escalating threats in healthcare cybersecurity tied to remote care, connected devices, and complex IT environments. Gain insights on key priorities for 2023 and beyond.