Andrea Fox

Andrea Fox is Senior Editor at Healthcare IT News. She has 20 years of experience covering numerous beats, including digital modernization, public health, environment and utilities, transportation and government policy and operations.

Bald male patient lays in an ER hallway
By Andrea Fox 10:57 am November 15, 2023
Using a census-based survey index that captures population-level socioeconomic risk for health disparities, researchers found that hospitals serving marginalized populations were 21% less likely to engage in interoperable data exchange than the rest.
HL7 International (Booth 138) at HIMSS23 in Chicago
By Andrea Fox 11:27 am November 14, 2023
The health system partnered with Premera Blue Cross to pilot a new data-as-a-service product that uses the HL7 Da Vinci Project’s clinical exchange standards to improve VBC delivery.
Clinician uses a mobile app for mental health support.
By Andrea Fox 12:24 pm November 13, 2023
Patients can access automated accessible mental health care tools, which could improve value-based care outcomes and enhance community provider workflows.
By Andrea Fox 05:03 pm November 10, 2023
The research team, which includes CHAI and the University of Iowa, will build an empirically supported maturity model for healthcare AI intended to create accountable, standards-based deployment by healthcare organizations.
Person smiles as they use an app on a tablet.
By Andrea Fox 09:32 am November 10, 2023
The new combined company says it will drive high patient engagement and lower costs for patients and employers.
VA Palo Alto building and sign on wall in front
By Andrea Fox 11:13 am November 09, 2023
Network-as-a-Service architecture at Palo Alto Healthcare System will increase veterans' access to virtual care services by bringing 4G or 5G cellular and LEO satellite connectivity to those living in broadband deserts.
Doctor sits at a desktop and dictates notes into an EHR
By Andrea Fox 11:15 am November 08, 2023
Informatics researchers from UCSF found that, both during and outside of scheduled hours, an uptick in telehealth use required ambulatory physicians to spend more time working in the electronic health record.
Person wearing VR goggles at doctor's office
By Andrea Fox 02:21 pm November 07, 2023
Also: Camden County and Penn’s School of Nursing is using virtual reality training to teach Narcan administration for local communities.
Quantum physics illustration
By Andrea Fox 10:59 am November 06, 2023
A new competition could give as many as four health tech or life sciences companies 24 weeks of access to IBM Quantum System One, along with insights from health system clinicians and other education.
Pills lay on a surface with an open prescription bottle in the background
By Andrea Fox 02:22 pm November 03, 2023
With more complete data at the point of care – including patient out-of-pocket drug cost options – Emory aims to assist patients with prescription affordability and improve their medication outcomes.

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