Murrumbidgee LHD trialling ‘virtual hubs,’ e-prescribing tool  The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) in southern New South Wales is pilot-testing a new state-sponsored telehealth programme that will allow people living in rural and remote areas to access quality healthcare closer to home, keeping them from travelling long distances. Based on a media release, the Virtual

While Australia is capable of becoming a global leader in the application of AI in healthcare, it still has heaps of work to do to harness the full benefits of the technology. Its healthcare AI market has been projected to grow to $1.78 billion by 2030 from $80 million last year. AI holds the key to a

Prior to the growth, adoption and use of its patient portal, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago had only two entry points for patients looking to receive care – calling the centralized access center or walking into the emergency room. THE PROBLEM There were multiple phone numbers that linked to each of

Most hospitals and health systems still are evaluating whether artificial intelligence is right for their organization. Many, though, are seeking to expand existing AI and machine learning implementations. Healthcare provider organizations that fall in either of these buckets are the target of an educational session at an upcoming HIMSS forum, a session offering a strategic

With care management and engagement tools, the Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry was able to generate $2.2 million in savings across multiple Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, according to an announcement Wednesday. The Franciscan health system leveraged the Innovaccer platform to reduce readmissions, automate emergency department workflows and improve the patient experience, the company said. Creating