In our current age of sustainability and ever- rising energy prices, microgrids are getting new attention as an excellent alternative solution, which makes sense because they are reliable round the clock on-site power generation for large facilities. Microgrids are distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and other…
Many hospitals and health systems are facing unprecedented losses in revenue. Addressing these severe margin pressures requires re-examining how to sustainably reduce expenses. Mike Machulsky, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Pixel Health, shared his thoughts on navigating and implementing cost optimization strategies in today’s healthcare market. Understanding hospitals’ financial situation “Saving money right…
Many hospitals are facing economic challenges in today’s post-COVID era as revenues and reimbursements haven’t kept pace with the rapidly escalating costs of wages, inflation, drugs and supplies. To achieve financial viability without reducing services, many healthcare systems are exploring how to lower operating costs by leveraging tax credits and other fiscal incentives in the…
We recently hosted an educational webinar to discuss cybersecurity and understand how insurance coverage—coupled with a proactive IT approach to managing cyber risks—can help medical practices and healthcare systems respond to and recover from a cyberattack. From general liability and malpractice policies to first- and third-party coverage and sub-limits, participants learned about the nuances of…
As technology rapidly evolves, healthcare delivery organizations face a common challenge: a cluttered and complex portfolio of disparate imaging systems encompassing a broad range of services. Recognizing that these imaging applications and systems don’t work well together and lack EMR integration, many organizations are exploring the benefits of application rationalization to develop an enterprise imaging…
The advent of digital pathology has created many opportunities for pathologists, providers and their patients, but implementing its supporting IT infrastructure requires a proactive, well-planned approach. Steve Merritt, Senior Solutions Director at Pixel Health, recently shared his insights on the technical challenges, workflow integration and other key considerations for maintaining privacy, managing costs and integrating…
More than 40,000 leaders, disruptors and changemakers are expected at the annual HIMSS global health information and technology conference in Chicago, April 17-21. We’re ready to connect and discuss the future of INFRAM as a partner with Ingram Micro (Booth 2279). To get a preview of the latest solutions expected at HIMSS23, we spoke with…
You’re invited to learn more about CHIME membership and RSVP to join the virtual focus group discussion: Happy, Healthy, and Engaged Patients and Clinicians – Making it Happen with Your Digital Front Door on Thursday, April 13 at 12 pm EDT. Improving the health and care in the communities starts with exchanging ideas and enabling…
We’re excited to participate in a dynamic and diverse panel of healthcare changemakers and invite you to RSVP to the HIMSS cHITchat* and join us on Tuesday, March 28th at 5:30 PM. During this cocktail reception and fireside chat at the Twelve Thirty Club rooftop terrace, you’ll mingle with other executives and gain new insights…
Everyone is at risk for falling for online scams. The stakes are even higher when patient data is involved. Even our own company, which specializes in healthcare technology, is a target for cyber criminals and one of our own employees was recently targeted by text-based phishing, known as “smishing.” Here are the steps she took…
