Perspectives on Health and Tech

During the pandemic and social and economic unrest of the last few years, there was a dramatic increase in demand for mental health services. Stigma had already been on the decline, and now, available mental health services are on the rise. Some patients are now seeking treatment for the first time, while others are continuing decades-long treatment with better coordinated services. Many don't tra...

It's estimated that 80% of an individual's health is determined by nonclinical factors, such as socioeconomic, behavioral and physical environments. Today more than 38 million people in the United States are facing hunger, including one in six children. Those struggling with food insecurity are at increased risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Hunger impacts their st...

In general, 45% of individuals who die by suicide will have seen their primary healthcare provider within one month of their death, but only 20% will have seen a mental health professional. During the last few years, there has been an increased awareness and focus on mental health. Despite the increased availability of mental health apps and virtual connections to providers, the demand for service...

In this episode – recorded at Oracle Cerner Middle East and Africa Collaboration Forum in 2022 – an expert panel, hosted by Dr. Mohamed AlRayyes, Oracle Cerner, addresses how recent advancements in data and technology, from the clinical level to the system level, have enabled health care innovation across the Middle East.

In this episode—recorded at Oracle Cerner Middle East and Africa Collaboration Forum 2022—Dr. Bashar Balish, Senior Director and Client Site Leader at Oracle Cerner, speaks with keynote speaker Himanshu Puri, Head of Information Technology, King's College Hospital London, UAE, about how the pandemic opened new opportunities for patient engagement and which innovations healthcare systems are utiliz...

In this episode – recorded at Oracle Cerner European Collaboration Forum 2022 – speakers from the UK, Canada, and Qatar consider where we currently are with the long-running challenge of interoperability and what we need to do to in the future to help achieve its key goals.

In this episode – recorded at Oracle Cerner European Collaboration Forum 2022 – an expert panel in the field of health and care disparities discuss their views on the opportunities to remove systemic barriers to health equality and thereby improve health equity through digital innovation.

Even before the COVID-19 global pandemic, consumers were asking providers for more autonomy and convenience with their healthcare. Given the pandemic, there has been a subsequent boost in healthcare consumerism, pushing patients to adopt the patient engagement technologies at a much faster rate. In this episode, Sue Martin, vice president, financial alignment at Cerner, and Rick Gundling, senior v...

In this episode, Dr. Lu de Souza, vice president and chief medical officer, is  joined by Dr. Tania Tajirian, chief medical information officer, Centre for Addiction  and Mental Health. They discuss the topic of clinician burnout, what factors play a role in burnout, and lessons that have been learned in tackling this issue. Notable quotes: "EHRs are meant to be tools, not a burden. How you bring...

In this episode, Josh Mast, director and product regulatory strategist, is joined by fellow associate, Hans Buitendijk, director of interoperability strategy, and special guest, Mariann Yeager, CEO of  The Sequoia Project . Through their own experiences, they discuss TEFCA (Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement), including what it is, how it impacts healthcare providers today, and how it...

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president, Cerner, is joined by fellow associate Rob Helton, senior director of platform management. They discuss the upcoming bulk API requirement, stemming from the 2015 CEHRT Cures Update, on health systems as well as how this new functionality will help advance innovation in healthcare. Tune in to hear Dick and Rob answer these questions: • Why are A...

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president, Cerner, is joined by fellow associates Sue Martin, vice president, financial alignment, and Josh Mast, director, regulatory strategy. They discuss the impact of the No Surprises Act (NSA) on health systems as well as how this new federal legislation may help patients avoid unexpected and potentially devastating medical bills. Tune in to hear S...

In this episode, Bob Robke, vice president, real-time health system and clinical products, Cerner, is joined by Lisa Gulker, senior director, health system operations and clinical surveillance, Cerner. They discuss COVID-19's impact on how health system leaders use real-time and predictive data and the challenges of managing scarce and expensive resources to address growing health needs.  Notable...

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president and Cerner brand ambassador, is joined by Hans Buitendijk, director interoperability strategy, Cerner, for a conversation around the current and future state of data reconciliation, connectivity and usability.

In this episode, Jessica Herstek, MD, chief medical informatics officer, Children's National Hospital, joins Lu de Souza, MD, vice president & chief medical officer, Cerner, for a conversation around funding disparities in children's health innovation. Learn about the unique relationship between Children's National Hospital and the Bear Institute, which enables the health system to pursue a multif...

In this episode, we're joined by Casey Sansale, senior director and product integration executive, Cerner, for a conversation around the future of ambulatory care and how organizations can optimize their outpatient efforts. Notable quotes "Making healthcare approachable is the fundamental challenge that we have as we digitize. Putting the patient at the center of all we do is likely the most promi...

In this episode, David Harse, vice president and general manager, consumer engagement, Cerner, is joined by Allison Hess, vice president, health innovations, Geisinger, for a conversation around wellness and addressing inequities in healthcare.

In this episode, we're joined by Cerner leaders David Bradshaw, senior vice president, consumer and employer solutions,  and Jessica Oveys, director, product market management, for a conversation around the future of healthcare in a post-pandemic world and the potential impact on consumerism and engagement. Read the show notes: https://www.cerner.com/perspectives/the-tipping-point-of-healthcare-co...

In this episode, Lu de Souza, MD, chief medical officer, Cerner, has a conversation around the importance of clinician wellness with Jennifer L. Bickel, MD, medical director for the Center for Professional Well-Being at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Read the show notes: https://www.cerner.com/perspectives/assessing-and-prioritizing-clinician-wellness

In this episode, Christy Dueck, vice president and general manager of research, Cerner, leads a conversation with John Potthoff, CEO, Elligo Health Research, and Scott Rogers, director of innovation, CoxHealth, around how diverse community-based hospitals are a lifeline to saving clinical research, and can help increase patient trust and reduce health disparities. Read the show notes here: https:/...