Patient Dignity through Technology - w Jack York, founder iN2L

For over two decades, It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L) has created “Dignity through Technology” for older adults, especially those in residential communities and with cognitive disabilities such as dementia. President and co-founder Jack York discusses how he began iN2L by donating computers to a senior living center; how the user and patient engagement landscape has changed since then; and how user health and quality of life can be improved through meaningful engagement.

Part 1 of a 3-part series featuring leaders and engagement experts from iN2L.

Machine Learning for Smarter Healthcare

As systems can store more and more patient information for both individuals and populations, healthcare is uniquely positioned to leverage the “big data revolution”. Dr. Fatima Paruk (CMO Analytics, Allscripts) discusses using big data in healthcare, the distinct possibilities offered by machine learning and AI, and what clinicians can do to manage these in their processes themselves.

Data Exchange in National Disaster Response

Cmdr. Sam Schaffzin (CMS) and Thomas Novak (ONC) offer the federal perspective on how  smooth data exchange and multi-level preparedness are essential in responding to state and national emergencies – and how health systems and community organizations can participate in the response. Recorded at HIMSS 2018.

References in episode:  “From Katrina to Wildfires: Leveraging Tech in Disaster Response”  (Karen DeSalvo & Christine Petrin, Health Affairs 11-7-17); the National Response Framework

Blockchain for Better Mental Healthcare

Blockchain technology offers potential for unprecedented information tracking across the continuum of care. In this episode, recorded at HIMSS 2018, VitalHub CEO Dan Matlow discusses how innovations in blockchain can enable organizations to strengthen mental healthcare and improve patient safety and wellness across care episodes.

What Caused the Opioid Crisis?

In this start to our series on opioids, Dr. Michael Blackman discusses the trends and history that created the crisis situation today, what it looks like for individual clinicians, and how to manage prescriptions appropriately. Further episodes to come.

Coordinating Care Across the Entire Patient Journey

As populations age and live longer, there’s a growing need to coordinate post-acute healthcare services that help patients heal – and prevent hospital readmission. CarePort founder Dr. Lissy Hu discusses how effective care coordination and bundled payment systems keep caregivers and patients informed across care episodes and on track for full recovery.