Electronic Health Record Data Governance and Data Quality in the Real World
Data governance is a local task that requires hands-on training, policies for caregivers and ancillary staff, a culture of accountability, and the right tools to monitor and improve data quality.
Health Data Collaboration During COVID-19 and the Long-Term Potential
In the fight against COVID-19, there are many health data information gaps, but collaborative work now during the pandemic has the potential to positively impact data sharing in the long term.
Healthcare Cybersecurity During COVID-19 and How to Pivot
COVID-19 has impacted nearly everyone and everything. Healthcare cybersecurity is no exception. Learn how the industry is being impacted and how your organization can plan for the long term.
Increasing Community-Based COVID-19 Testing Bridges Health Equity Gaps
By increasing access to COVID-19 community-based testing, we can help slow the spread of the virus in at-risk populations and provide valuable demographic data to help improve health equity in the long term.
Europe's Mission to Balance Health Data and Ethics
By creating a single data-agile economy from 27 data markets, the European Union aims to capture the benefits arising from digital transformation. Will this approach ensure the opening-up of health data silos to secure the well-being of citizens?
How the Collective Force of Advocacy Can Make a Difference in Underserved Communities
In order to advocate for and protect underserved communities, we must have broader discussions around the complex disparity ecosystem and look for a deeper why, shares our guest writer.
Caregiver Burnout: How Technology Brings Help and Hope
Technology can improve the quality of life for anyone at risk of caregiver burnout by helping them more effectively and efficiently care for their loved ones.
HIEs Are Vital to Public Health, But Need Reshaping
Recognizing both the power of HIEs in support of public health and the varied success of past efforts, our guest writers are recommending a new approach.
Nursing Informatics Key Role in Defining Clinical Workflow, Increasing Efficiency and Improving Quality
Over the past several months, nursing informatics specialists have played a key role in establishing new clinical workflows, increasing operational efficiencies and improving care quality for their patients.
Community Health Centers Demonstrate Excellence in Care for Underserved Patients
Community health centers thoughtfully leverage technology and data to improve care quality and access for underserved communities—moving us one step closer toward global health equity.
Exploring Nursing Career Opportunities in the Field of Informatics
We asked nurse informaticists at all levels and within numerous specialties about their nursing careers—here’s what we learned about this ever-changing field.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Business and IT
While it is impossible for anyone to accurately predict the future, healthcare organizations can develop a credible view of possible future states that can be used in healthcare business planning to test and adjust near-term strategies and tactics.