3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology in healthcare in recent years. The number of U.S. hospitals with centralized 3D printing facilities for point-of-care manufacturing has exploded, from just three in 2010 to 113 in 2019.
With 3D printers now capable of making objects measured in microns, or millionths of a meter, the technology has led to “new designs...
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform nurse workloads and patient care, but not including nurses in early discussions about AI solutions could lead to project failures and wasted time and money.
To set up healthcare organizations for AI success, Artisight Chief Nursing Officer Karie Ryan says that healthcare leaders should treat nurses as important stakeholders. AI can only help...
Lifespace Communities, which operates 17 senior care communities in seven states, is finally seeing a positive change in the labor market after struggling to attract and retain staff during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, says Chief Strategy Officer Mike Roach, it’s “no secret” that healthcare in general — and senior care in particular — is extremely staff-intensive.
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The creation of the first computer password is generally attributed to an MIT professor back in 1961, but the use of words or phrases as a means of access dates back much further in history. Ancient Roman soldiers guarding city gates at night are said to have used “watchwords” to challenge fellow soldiers approaching at night who wanted to...
Healthcare organizations handle thousands of devices daily, so optimizing device management has become an integral goal for them as they become more connected.
That management isn’t limited to the IT department. Organizations must manage the devices used by clinicians, other hospital staff and even patients, which means making sure that privacy and security are at the forefront.
One platform solution that...
Nearly two decades ago, providers first familiarized themselves with the Triple Aim, which sought to reduce healthcare costs, improve patient experiences and advance population health. Since then, industrywide goals to improve healthcare have included enhancing provider experiences with the Quadruple Aim and advancing health equity with the Quintuple Aim.
Though health equity is a more recent addition, many organizations have...
Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to adopt innovative approaches to enhance patient care and streamline operations. To address this, the adoption of unified platforms, including hybrid multicloud, is surging among healthcare organizations.
Healthcare technology leaders must balance priorities for security, platform flexibility and data mobility. One way to achieve this is with a platform architecture that integrates computing, storage, virtualization...
Cyberattacks in healthcare are on the rise, and the industry must not only develop strategies to fight off these incidents but also keep systems up and running at the same time. That involves a process called cyber resilience.
Healthcare organizations must plan for network outages, possible electronic health record downtime and outages of vital medical systems if a surprise ransomware...
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have featured heavily at healthcare technology conferences so far this year, building on public interest that has only grown since the end of 2022.
Most of the conversations have highlighted the potential benefits of AI/ML solutions for healthcare organizations. But AI-powered tools also come with some serious cybersecurity considerations for organizations.
Earlier this year, for instance,...
In today’s healthcare environment, clinicians spend a significant amount of time in the electronic health record coordinating patient care. Care teams collaborate and take detailed notes to paint a comprehensive picture of a patient’s history, clinical course and care plan.
However, many EHRs are accessed largely by desktop or laptop computers, which presents a challenge for clinicians who are often...
