Digests

They discussed the pros and cons of foundational models, and how to best assess their use in healthcare. The advantages of such models include better accuracy, simplified deployment, emergent clinical abilities, and novel human-AI interfaces. But there are drawbacks too, such as a lack of shared evaluation frameworks and datasets.

Supplier management practices can cultivate collaborative supplier relationships to drive service excellence, mitigate risks and maximize value through the deal lifecycle.

UCLA Health is dedicated to providing the best care to their patients and researching new treatments, and they're taking a responsible approach to implementing...

Learn how Loma Linda University Health embraced COVID’s mandate to grow and change while keeping focused on standardization, advancement, investment and enhancement.

With a focus on training individuals for specific roles, the Apprenticeships Program has become a key pipeline strategy. Led by Joel McFadden, Steve Morley, and Mandy Glettler, the program offers on-the-job training and an 'earn & learn' model, imparting valuable skills to a diverse talent pool.

Today's group discussed trends in tech, policy regulations, and business, as well as clinical operations in the healthcare industry. Cyber security concerns were addressed and goals were proposed for addressing them. Tech trends included the use of devices and sensors, the shift to cloud and analytics, and consumerism/convenience.

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia, is revolutionizing community health through collaborative initiatives. With a focus on mental health, socioeconomic factors, primary care, and COVID-19, Carilion Clinic invests in community outreach and education.

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago has been on the cutting edge of healthcare for years, and their Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program is leading the way. As part of their Telemedicine program, RPM involves wearables, sensors, implanted monitors, mobile apps, and patient-generated health data.

Zain Kazmi, MBA, Chief Digital & Analytics Officer, Health Affairs, U. of Texas System, and DuWayne Willett, MD, CMIO, U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, moderated a Clinical Informatics & CIO Pop-Up Dialogue on the Office of the Nation Coordinator for Health IT’s (ONC’s) proposed rule around certification program updates, algorithm transparency, and information sharing (HTI-1).

As Ling Chu, MD, Associate CMIO at UT Southwestern and David Wetherhold, MD, CMIO at Scripps Health discussed at the SI Clinical Informatics Summit, theft of provider identity is a growing concern. Recently, David was alerted to suspicious controlled substance refill attempts using a colleague’s details. Fortunately, the pharmacist noticed the provider’s phone number didn’t match previous records and the attempts were blocked.