by Angela Guess A recent press release states, “Syneos Health Communications today released a report that provides pioneering perspectives into patients’ thought processes as they confront a future with artificial intelligence (AI). The first of its kind research reveals that excitement over healthcare AI in the scientific and investor communities doesn’t necessarily translate into enthusiasm […]
Survey Reveals Healthcare IT Decision-Makers’ Approach to IoT Security
by Angela Guess A recent press release states, “ZingBox, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) security solution provider, today announced the results of its survey of IT decision-makers within the healthcare industry. The survey, fielded in early July, found that the majority of healthcare IT networks have IoT devices and that most IT departments believe […]
Exploring the Role of Data Preparation and Data Analytics in Healthcare Finance
Click here to learn more about author Jon Pilkington. According to Grandview Research, the global healthcare Data Analytics market will grow to $42.8 billion by 2024, as healthcare companies increasingly use data for financial applications, and to improve operational and administrative processes. The industry’s reliance on Data Analytics is also being driven by the increased use of […]
Increase Profitability and Security by Investing in Healthcare Data Solutions
Click to learn more about author Gary Palgon. Financial constraints and Data Security are common challenges for healthcare and life sciences organizations. While the information technology departments in both industries face shrinking budgets, fewer staff resources and an increasing number of threats, the financial implications of not investing in data solutions that address healthcare and life […]
Healthcare’s Digital Divide Ushers in a New Year of Patient Distrust
by Angela Guess According to a new press release, “Black Book’s national panel poll of consumers aims to judge patient adoption and acceptance of technology, as well as measure those impacts on the healthcare industry. The patient survey, conducted from September through December 2016, asked consumers to evaluate the technology they were exposed to, know […]
When Nurses Embrace Their Role in Data Governance, HealthCare Organizations Win
Have you ever stopped to consider the number of industries where the employees may not understand the importance of the data they record to the business’ overall operations? In the restaurant sector, for example, employees may not be particularly diligent about exactly following the processes for regularly recording the temperature of certain ingredients that go […]
Most Healthcare Organizations Only Have “Rudimentary” Data Governance
by Angela Guess Greg Gillespie recently wrote in Information Management, “The need for a strong data governance structure has been talked to death in healthcare, but even for all the ink the topic has received, most healthcare organizations lack a sound plan, which could come back to haunt them as they embark on analytics and […]