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Epic Developing an EHR AI Assistant, but is At Least 2 Years Out

Healthcare IT Today

In a recent online seminar at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Judy Faulkner, Founder of Epic, was the guest of honor with moderator Dara Mize, MD, assistant professor of Biomedical Informatics. This was part of a weekly Department of Biomedical Informatics seminar they hold according to a VUMC announcement.

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Mount Sinai launches new Department of AI and Human Health

Healthcare It News

Billed as the foremost department of its kind within a medical school, the department will train the next generation of healthcare scientists and work toward a goal of establishing an AI framework throughout the health system's hospitals and ambulatory clinics. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Urgent Care Training For Healthcare Professionals

MedTrainer

Well-trained staff can offer more than just primary care; they can often provide a higher level of care comparable to hospital emergency rooms. Incorporating regular training sessions, workshops, and seminars into the workflow can keep the team informed and competent. Improved Patient Care. Reduced Errors and Liability.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The benefits of telehealth are striking, offering hospitals the chance to brand themselves as innovative and using cutting-edge technologically. Here, we summarize 8 reasons why you should consider telehealth to be part of the holistic health practice of your hospital. These challenges gave telehealth the chance to grab the spotlight.

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Weekly Health Care Real Estate Briefing: CDC Relaxes Mask Guidance | AHCA/NCAL Asks Congress to Add $20B to the Provider Relief Fund for SNFs and ALFs | How Tax-Friendly Is Your State?

Hall Render

Last week, there were quite a few stories about hospitals and health care facilities that are worth mentioning. In other news, hospital systems continue to build and add more inpatient space even though construction costs have increased substantially. Mayo will also expand its Jacksonville, FL hospital per The Star Tribune.

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How to Save Time and Money on Healthcare Continuing Education

MedTrainer

Continuing education can take various forms, including online courses, workshops, conferences, seminars, and hands-on training. Many states require a specific number of CMEs annually and most hospitals require a specified number of credits for doctors to remain credentialed to see patients. Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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Albert Einstein Medical Center serves up telehealth from 4 vendors with FCC grant

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"To protect our staff and patients who are in the hospital or in our clinics, we use telehealth to care for those suspected to have COVID-19 or who have COVID-19 symptoms without bringing them into the office and unnecessarily exposing others to the virus," she added.

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