The Department of Veterans Affairs has named Kim Stevens as its new Chief Health Informatics Officer, leveraging over ten years of experience in healthcare and digital technology. In her role, Stevens will lead efforts to enhance patient care and organizational performance through informatics solutions. Her previous positions include mentoring doctoral nursing candidates at Walden University and working as an associate manager at Accenture, where she focused on improving scientific data management in healthcare. With a background in nursing and informatics from notable organizations and universities, Stevens is well-prepared to address the challenges in health informatics for veterans. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing as well as a master's and doctorate in nursing informatics.

VA Appoints Kim Stevens as New Chief Health Informatics Officer ExecutiveGov

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's OpenNotes Lab is launching a project in collaboration with AI developer Abridge to assess the effectiveness of AI in creating patient visit summaries. This initiative aims to improve the communication between patients and clinicians, ensuring greater transparency and health equity. Abridge's technology will generate structured clinical notes at an 8th-grade reading level, covering crucial aspects such as diagnoses and medications. Patient feedback on the AI-generated notes will be collected through focus groups while maintaining patient privacy. Since its inception in 2010, OpenNotes has enhanced patient engagement and is now a significant movement supported by the 21st Century Cures Act, requiring healthcare providers to share clinical notes with patients.

AI-Powered Patient Summaries: Transforming Healthcare Communication at Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare IT News

CommonSpirit Health's Mountain Region has appointed Brady Small as its new Chief Information Officer, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in technology strategy and innovation from previous roles at Oracle Health and Iris Telehealth. Small is also an advisor for the Customer Experience program at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, highlighting his commitment to education and community service. He expressed enthusiasm for joining CommonSpirit, aligning with the organization's mission to enhance healthcare delivery. Small resides in Berthoud, Colorado, with his family and values outdoor activities and spiritual growth.

Brady Small Appointed CIO of CommonSpirit Health's Mountain Region CommonSpirit Health

Health Catalyst has acquired Intraprise Health, a cybersecurity firm, for approximately $43 million to strengthen its healthcare data management and cybersecurity capabilities. The transaction, which includes cash and about 2.2 million shares of common stock, aims to integrate Intraprise's cybersecurity risk management platform with Health Catalyst's existing systems. This partnership is intended to enhance risk management and information security, helping clients develop cyber resilience programs. In its third-quarter report for 2024, Health Catalyst reported revenues of $76.4 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $7.3 million, indicating a positive financial trend following a previous net loss.

Health Catalyst Acquires Intraprise Health to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare MobiHealthNews