Episode S02 E24: Adapting EHRs for Data Collection during Infectious Disease Outbreaks

During infectious disease outbreaks, data needs shift. Providers want to see heat mapping, total case count, points of transmission and other data points that are not typically evident in an electronic health record (EHR). April Diaz, vice president of clinical services at Marquis Companies, and Vicki Nordby, nurse consultant at Marquis Companies, share about their health system's experience adapting EHR tools to meet the demands of an infectious disease outbreak.

Episode S2 E23: Assessing the Value of Using Genomic Data To Guide Population Health

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the value of genomic data for population health efforts. However, the US lags behind other nations in sequencing genetic data. David Relman, MD—professor of microbiology at Stanford University and member of the standing committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Threats at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine—explains the benefits of genomic sequencing and explores ways that the US can catch up in this field.

Episode S02 E22: Using Advanced Analytics to Direct Patient Flow in Intensive Care Units

Hospitals often struggle to manage the flow of patients through their intensive care units (ICUs) and the coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated this issue. Jamie Nordhagen, Director of Capacity Management at University of Colorado Hospital, describes an advanced analytics tool that her team uses to identify when the hospital's ICU is nearing maximum capacity. This gives the team the opportunity to move patients to areas where the staff are less strained.

Episode S02 E21: Eliminating Electronic Health Information Blocking, Complying with ONC

Healthcare entities face a difficult task: eliminating information blocking while preserving patients' privacy. Dan Golder, principal at Impact Advisors, discusses how healthcare leaders can ensure that they are complying with the Office of the National Coordinator's rules on information blocking. He also shares his expectations for the next step in the industry's pursuit of interoperability.