HITS (Healthcare IT Spotlight) - May 2024 Roundup

Hey there, my fellow health tech enthusiasts! Welcome to the May 2024 edition of the HITS (Healthcare IT Spotlight) roundup! 

May - the month studded with annual summer conferences, innovative AI advancements, and impactful health IT collaborations - is an eventful treasure trove waiting to be unwrapped! This month saw a webinar on the impact of Gen AI on healthcare training, the launch of an insightful ebook by Practifly to help create better healthcare website experiences, and updates on healthcare cyber defenses. There’s a lot to catch up on. 

Grab a cup of coffee, and let's find out how these advancements are impacting healthcare together!

Explore:

1. 314e and HIMSS Wisconsin Chapter Showcase Gen AI's Impact on Healthcare Training in Webinar
2. 314e Engages With Industry Pioneers at the AMIA 2024 Clinical Informatics Conference 
3. Practifly Launches New Ebook to Help Practice Owners and Hospital Marketers Craft Better Website Experience
4. Healthcare Sector Strengthens Cyber Defenses Amid Rising DDoS Attacks Fueled by IoT Botnets
5. Patient Input Revolutionizes AI in Healthcare, Enhancing Accuracy and Trust

1. 314e and HIMSS Wisconsin Chapter Showcase Gen AI's Impact on Healthcare Content Creation and Delivery in Webinar

314e and the HIMSS Wisconsin Chapter hosted an informative webinar on May 28, 2024, focusing on the application of Generative AI in healthcare content creation and delivery transformation training.

Led by Ryan Seratt, Director of Training and Development at 314e Corporation, the event highlighted the capabilities of AI to enhance learning efficiency through strategies like microlearning, on-demand knowledge delivery, and more. 

Attendees gained valuable insights into how Gen AI is revolutionizing healthcare content creation and delivery, fostering a culture of continuous growth and productivity.

2. 314e Engages With Industry Pioneers at the AMIA 2024 Clinical Informatics Conference 

3. Practifly Launches New Ebook to Help Practice Owners & Hospital Marketers Craft Better Website Experience 

Practifly is all set to help hospital marketers and medical practice owners create better website experience through their latest ebook, ‘How to Create a Better Website Experience by Analyzing Patient Journeys’! This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights to enhance a practice or hospital’s website experience and boost patient acquisition rates.

The ebook covers:

• A step-by-step guide to understanding patient journeys
• Identifying and mapping patient search intent
• Designing your website to support patient journeys
• Addressing common disruptions in the online patient journey

4. Healthcare Sector Strengthens Cyber Defenses Amid Rising DDoS Attacks Fueled by IoT Botnets

Healthcare institutions are facing an escalating threat from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which have become more frequent and sophisticated. These attacks flood networks with overwhelming traffic, causing serious disruptions and potentially hefty financial costs, reputational damage, and regulatory issues. In 2023, the healthcare sector was particularly targeted, representing 15.6% of all DDoS attacks. This surge is fueled by the proliferation of IoT botnets and the development of new attack strategies. To combat these threats, healthcare organizations must implement robust and adaptable DDoS protection solutions leveraging advanced technologies like Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

5. Patient Input Revolutionizes AI in Healthcare, Enhancing Accuracy and Trust

Patient input is becoming crucial in developing AI models for healthcare as more companies recognize its value. Many health organizations are already using patient feedback through instruction tuning, surveys, and interviews to improve their AI systems. This helps address biases and builds trust by integrating real patient experiences. Additionally, there is an ethical need for patient involvement, which paves the way for enhancing data accuracy and democratizing AI.