De-identification, Privacy, and Emergent Data in the New AI World.
The underlying assumption in all the ongoing data sharing agreements, cloud partnerships, innovation hubs, and the like is that medical and non-medical information alike on consumers will be “de-identified” for research and product development. One DNA-testing startup is twisting itself into a pretzel to convince consumers that their DNA test data will be “anonymous.” (It’s a different matter […]
Healthcare Data’s Moment of Lift
This past week, I had the opportunity to present with Dr. Peter Rasmussen of Cleveland Clinic on developing digital health innovation roadmaps at SHSMD Connections 2019 (anyone interested in a copy of the presentation, drop me a note). It was one of the most heavily attended sessions at the conference. Our takeaway was that there […]
The Demand Environment for Global IT Consulting Firms in Healthcare
Our mid-year review of 12 global IT consulting firms, The WITCH Report, suggests that the demand environment has been soft in the healthcare segment for consulting firms in the first half of the year. The life sciences segment seems to be doing better. You can download our comprehensive coverage in this one-of-a-kind semi-annual report here. There […]
When the Toolbox of Traditional Methods Has Been Depleted
Hope everyone had a relaxing long weekend. Summer’s over, believe it or not. When the toolbox of traditional methods to improve the quality and reduce the costs of care have been exhausted, what’s next? In my latest podcast episode, Karen Murphy, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at Geisinger Health discusses how health systems are now competing in […]
Data Privacy, Innovation Models, and AI Winters.
In my recent blog in CIO online, I discuss how health systems and health insurance companies are pooling and monetizing data and innovation assets, and how the owners of the data, i.e., consumers, should benefit from these programs. The ONC has separately issued their thoughts on this topic, specifically as it relates to how consumer data is reused and […]
Commercializing Healthcare Innovation
August 19, 2019 A few healthcare enterprises have launched commercial programs offering their innovation models and their patient data as a bundled service to startups and researchers. However, there are concerns about the monetization of patient data and significant challenges in generating insights from healthcare data using AI algorithms. We have included a collection of […]
Digital Innovation is an Applied Science
August 12, 2019 In my latest podcast episode, Manu Tandon, CIO of The Harvard Medical School-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston discusses the benefits and challenges of being the only large health system in the country running a homegrown EHR system, and why they have not moved to one of the leading commercial EHR […]
What Are the Current Trends in Healthcare Digital Transformation?
There is no clear definition today for digital transformation in healthcare and what it means for an organization. We asked nearly 40 CIOs and senior health IT leaders who are members of the College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME) to define digital transformation in healthcare and discussed a set of other themes based on […]
Digital Transformation’s Trajectory is Good, but the Position is Imperfect.
Aug 5, 2019 In my most recent podcast interview, John Halamka, former CIO of the Harvard Medical School affiliated Beth Israel Lahey Health comments on a wide range of issues related to health IT. He points out the challenges in harnessing of data to develop insights for digital health, along with interoperability issues. Also, read his piece on […]
The Current State of Healthcare Digital Transformation
Back in June, we conducted focus group discussions with nearly 40 healthcare CIOs on the current state of digital transformation. I am pleased to share our latest research report that summarizes the findings from the discussions. Healthcare is in the early stages of digital transformation, but clear themes are emerging. I invite your feedback on the report. […]
