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South Korea's smart hospital concept: A focus on patients' need and experience

Healthcare It News

Developing smart hospitals has been a way for South Korea to meet the growing demand for more personalised healthcare in their fast-ageing society. At the helm of this effort is the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), an agency under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Its principal researcher, Jong Yeob Kim, shared how they are fostering smart hospitals in South Korea in the HIMSS24 APAC session, "Patient-Centered Healthcare Transformation Based on Sustainability: Insights

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High Stakes of Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Why Build vs. Buy Matters

HIT Consultant

Lee Jones, Chief Product Officer for Gozio Health There has never been more pressure for health systems to invest in digital transformation, especially when it comes to strengthening the consumer experience, according to a recent Deloitte survey. Key findings from the research suggest that existing digital offerings available through health systems are not adequately meeting consumers’ needs.

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Bonus Features – October 13, 2024 – 85% of clinicians waste at least an hour a day on admin tasks, 82% of healthcare organizations hit with a cyberattack experience a disruption to patient care, plus 20 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Abridge, Wolters Kluwer Partner on Ambient AI and UpToDate

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Wolters Kluwer Health and Abridge have joined forces to integrate UpToDate® , a leading clinical decision support (CDS) solution, into the Abridge AI-powered clinical documentation platform. – The collaboration aims to streamline clinical workflows, improve patient care, and reduce the administrative burden on clinicians.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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September’s Most Played Episodes

HealthIT Answers

Don’t miss the top three most played episodes in the month of September including two of our popular podcasts and one of our radio shows. Combined these three episodes have over 714 plays! The post September’s Most Played Episodes appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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4 Reasons Why the Adoption of FHIR Brings Immense Value to Medical Record Requesters

HealthIT Answers

By Anthony Murray - The HL7® FHIR® standard is the accepted standard for exchanging healthcare information, regardless of how or where the information is stored. By enabling secure access to both clinical and administrative data, FHIR ensures that healthcare providers can access the information they need to deliver optimal patient care. The post 4 Reasons Why the Adoption of FHIR Brings Immense Value to Medical Record Requesters appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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6 Reasons to Study A Mental Health Post-Grad Degree

HIT Consultant

So, you’re looking for a post-grad degree to continue your further education and keep your brain working – good for you! There are plenty of post-grad topics to study in the world, but we’re big advocators for mental health degrees for people who want to help improve the lives of others. Mental health professionals are more important now than ever before, helping to improve the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of others’ lives.

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XiFin RPM Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification for Enhanced Information Security

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – XiFin, Inc., a healthcare information technology solutions provider, has announced that its revenue cycle management (RCM) solution, XiFin RPM, has once again earned the HITRUST r2 Certification. – The HITRUST r2 Certification is widely recognized as the most rigorous standard for information security in the healthcare industry.