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HIMSS and Korean Health Information Service Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Electronic Medical Record Adoption at HIMSS 2024

Imaging Technology

According to HIMSS, the MOU establishes a three-year collaborative relationship between HIMSS and the Republic of Korea for Electronic Medical Record adoption in hospitals throughout the country. For his part, Lim said the collaboration with a healthcare IT leader will help his country achieve EMR standards nationwide.

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Beware barriers to the assessment of cancer patient financial hardship

AuntMinnie

The financial hardship screening protocol consisted of asking patients questions about social determinants of health and entering their answers into the electronic medical record, sending patients experiencing financial hardship to a social worker for needs assessment, and referring patients to appropriate resources to address their needs.

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Automated protocoling algorithm reduces radiologist CT workload

AuntMinnie

An automated protocoling algorithm used with a hospital's electronic health record (EHR) software reduces radiologist CT exam workload, a research team from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has reported. The findings could make busy radiology departments more efficient, wrote a team led by Ryan Chung, MD.

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LG Healthcare Technologies Improve Staff and Patient Experiences

Imaging Technology

Available in black, it offers hospitals a powerful, secure shared computing solution with a 1920x1080 LG IPS panel, an integrated FHD webcam and instant login enabled through a dual-band RFID reader at the base of the screen. This white model also complies with IEC 60601 standards for medical electrical equipment.

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New Non-Acute Care Roadmap: HIMSS Digital Maturity Model Strategy

Imaging Technology

C-COMM is a modernized rendition of the Outpatient Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, which measured digital maturity of outpatient clinics. “The majority of the world’s population seek their health services outside the traditional hospital setting,” said Toni Laracuente , HIMSS Sr.

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C-COMM: HIMSS New Non-Acute Care Digital Maturity Model

Imaging Technology

C-COMM is a modernized rendition of the Outpatient Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, which measured digital maturity of outpatient clinics. “The majority of the world’s population seek their health services outside the traditional hospital setting,” said Toni Laracuente , HIMSS Sr.

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Healthcare Predictions for the Future

MRI Network

In the past decade, significant advancements have been made in medical research and technology that have improved the overall healthcare experience for patients and made it easier for doctors to provide better, more efficient care.