How health data interoperability benefits patient care
Health data interoperability is critical for patient-centered care, allowing healthcare providers across the care continuum to access critical information for clinical decision support. As defined by HIMSS, health data…
Improving Patient Engagement Through the Call Center
Clunky appointment scheduling and frustrating call center experiences can drive patients to seek care elsewhere. When patients face long wait times, confusing automated systems or unhelpful staff, their frustration can…
Man arrested on suspicion of abusing a child mental health patient | Sex Crimes
A man described in an arrest report as a mental health technician at Desert Winds Hospital has been arrested after authorities said he inappropriately touched a child patient. Donovan Dykes,…
Unlocking the Predictive Power of Patient Data
Healthcare organizations have no shortage of data about their patients, not only from electronic health records (EHRs) but also from remote patient monitoring. So far, however, it has been difficult…