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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern — it is an imperative for patient safety, business continuity and clinical continuity.
A recent study published in JAMA found that AI-powered ambient scribes modestly decreased total electronic health record (EHR) time by 13.4 minutes and documentation time by 16.0 minutes across five academic medical centers.
Hospitals, health systems and other organizations seeking to expand access to care (particularly for residents of rural areas) have launched digital health initiatives to include telehealth programs, AI tools and data-driven platforms.
Residents and fellows are learning how to improve care delivery with access to de-identified, large-scale data available through the Mayo Clinic Platform.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful augmentative tool to support diagnosing patients but should not replace clinical judgment.
A new AHA Insights report, sponsored by Howden, details how rural hospitals have shifted out of survival mode to pursue intentional growth strategies.
The buzz word for the first day of the 2026 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference and Exhibition was “thriving.”
Amazon Connect Health can tackle high-volume administrative tasks such as clinical documentation, medical coding and appointment scheduling, allowing clinicians to devote more time to direct care delivery.
Hundreds of leaders will gather to explore data-driven strategies for transforming care delivery and reducing disparities in health outcomes at the American Hospital Association’s inaugural Healthier Together Conference. The event — which will take place from May 12-14 in Dallas — will focus on the best ways to support patients and help communities thrive.
The State Library and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center have partnered with seven libraries across the state to construct and install sound-dampening booths that patrons can use for telehealth appointments.

Resources

Behavioral Health Integration

Framework for hospitals and health systems to shift focus to overall health and bring together behavioral and physical health services into a fully integrated system of care.

Evolving Care Models

Framework for hospitals and health systems to assess their current capabilities to determine the best type of value-based care for the organization.

Telehealth Strategy

Tools for hospitals and health systems to assess their digital transformation strategy and expand telehealth services into integrated virtual care models.