Clinical informatics news
Here are some recent news articles and updates related to clinical informatics:
1. EHR Adoption Reaches New Heights: According to a recent report by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), the adoption rate of electronic health records (EHRs) in the United States has reached 96.5%. [Source: Healthcare IT News]
2. AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support: A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve clinical decision support systems. The study found that AI-powered systems can reduce errors and improve patient outcomes. [Source: Healthcare IT News]
3. Telemedicine Adoption on the Rise: A recent survey by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) found that 76% of healthcare organizations are using telemedicine, up from 67% in 2020. [Source: Healthcare Finance News]
4. FHIR Standard Gains Momentum: The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard, developed by the Health Level Seven International (HL7) organization, is gaining traction in the healthcare industry. FHIR enables seamless data exchange between different healthcare systems and applications. [Source: Healthcare IT News]
5. Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program Launched: The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) has launched a new fellowship program to train clinicians in clinical informatics. The program aims to address the growing need for informatics expertise in healthcare. [Source: AMIA]
6. EHR Interoperability Challenges Remain: Despite progress in EHR adoption, interoperability challenges persist. A recent report by the ONC highlights the need for further work to improve data sharing and exchange between different healthcare systems. [Source: Healthcare IT News]
7. AI-Powered Patient Engagement: A new study published in the Journal of Medical Systems explores the use of AI-powered patient engagement platforms to improve patient outcomes. The study found that AI-powered platforms can increase patient engagement and reduce hospital readmissions. [Source: Healthcare IT News]
8. Clinical Informatics Certification Program Launched: The Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) has launched a new certification program for clinical informatics professionals. The program aims to recognize expertise in clinical informatics and improve patient care. [Source: CCHIIM]
9. EHR-Based Clinical Decision Support: A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) explores the use of EHR-based clinical decision support systems to improve patient outcomes. The study found that EHR-based systems can reduce errors and improve patient safety. [Source: JAMA]
10. Healthcare IT Workforce Development: A recent report by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) highlights the need for workforce development in healthcare IT. The report recommends increasing funding for healthcare IT education and training programs. [Source: HIMSS]
These news articles and updates highlight some of the latest developments in clinical informatics, including EHR adoption, AI-powered clinical decision support, telemedicine adoption, and workforce development.