Sanford Health to Share Insights on AI, Workforce Transformation, and the Future of Care Delivery at Reuters Digital Health Summit
Sanford Health leaders will join healthcare executives, policymakers and technology innovators from across the country at Reuters Digital Health Summit May 20 – 21 in Chicago, to discuss how health systems are responsibly scaling AI and digital innovation to improve patient care, workforce sustainability and operational performance.
ORA Orthopedics Becomes First in the U.S. to Introduce Advanced Weight-Bearing CT Scanner
ORA Orthopedics is proud to announce the addition of the Planmed XFI Cone-beam CT Scanner, an advanced imaging system that delivers detailed, three-dimensional images while allowing patients to be scanned in a natural, weight-bearing position.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Begins Transition to New Electronic Health Record Platform
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) will transition to Epic, a new electronic health record (EHR) system, on May 30 as part of the organization’s continued commitment to improving patient care, safety and communication across the healthcare system.
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Among Iowa Leaders in Advanced 4D Intracardiac Echocardiogram Procedure
Iowa Methodist Medical Center has become one of the first in Iowa to perform a procedure using 4D intracardiac echocardiogram (ICE) ultrasound technology, marking a significant advancement in cardiovascular care for patients in Iowa.
Hidden HVAC Issue Was Costing Hospital Thousands Each Month
The hospital’s finance department couldn’t explain it.
Despite installing energy-efficient lighting and upgrading several building systems, the facility’s HVAC energy consumption had steadily increased over the past two years.
First Iowa Patient Receives New Implantable Device for Bladder Control Management
Patients in Iowa now have access to a new, minimally invasive treatment option for overactive bladder, as The Iowa Clinic’s Dr. Stephanie Morgan becomes the first physician in the state to offer the Altaviva™ implant.
Buffett Cancer Center Team Develops Open-Access Tools to Help Nebraskans Understand Cancer Risks
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center has launched two new data visualization tools to help communities in Nebraska better understand cancer burden and support local prevention and screening efforts.
Brand-New ICU Reveals Outdated Air Filtration Challenges
When the hospital opened its new intensive care unit, administrators proudly invited physicians and community leaders to tour the facility.
Sanford Health to Highlight AI’s Impact on Health Care at Reuters Momentum AI Conference
Brad Reimer, chief technology and digital officer at Sanford Health, will join a panel discussion at Reuters Momentum AI Conference on April 28, in New York. The event convenes global executives to explore what will define AI leadership over the next decade and how organizations can translate rapid innovation into sustained enterprise value.
UnityPoint Health Announces IT and Revenue Cycle Changes to Support High-Quality Local Care
UnityPoint Health (UPH) is making targeted changes to its Information Technology (IT) and Revenue Cycle functions in order to strengthen its long-term financial sustainability and ensure continued access to local, high-quality patient care.
Monument Health Introduces AI-Powered Health Care in the Black Hills
Across Monument Health’s facilities, artificial intelligence is changing how clinicians work and how patients experience high-quality care. In daily practice, Monument Health employees already use more than a dozen applications of generative AI in the electronic health record.
Sanford Health to Highlight Workforce Readiness and Human-Centered AI at Augustana University Summit
Sanford Health’s chief transformation officer is joining leaders from Google and Augustana University for a one-day conference focused on preparing students for a world in which AI is increasingly ambient, but where human judgment, ethics and curiosity remain essential.
Brookings Health Acquires New Dual-Function Radiography System
Brookings Health has invested in a new GE Precision 180 remote digital radiography and fluoroscopy system which performs both high-resolution X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging.
Sanford Health Offers First FDA-Approved Device for Arm and Hand Recovery After Ischemic Stroke
A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper‑limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA‑approved Vivistim.
Regional Medical Center Launches Monthly E-Newsletter “RMC Pulse”
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is proud to announce the launch of “RMC Pulse,” a new monthly digital newsletter designed to keep the community informed and connected with the latest health news from RMC.
Caitlin Broek Appointed Director of IT and Clinical Informatics at Prairie Lakes
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Caitlin Broek as Director of Information Technology (IT) and Clinical Informatics.
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Achieves Milestone With 100th Robotic Lung Biopsy
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity is proud to mark a major milestone with the successful completion of its 100th robotic bronchoscopy using the Ion endoluminal system.
Kammerman Named One of Becker’s Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know
Avera's Chief Information Officer (CIO), Bruk Kammerman has been named to Becker's list of hospital and health system CIOs to know.
Altru Hospital Treats First Patient Using New Minimally Invasive Blood Pressure Technology
Altru is pleased to announce treatment of the first patient with a new renal denervation (RDN) procedure, now offered for certain patients with high blood pressure. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the renal denervation (RDN) system involves a minimally invasive procedure that targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause high blood pressure. The procedure – also known as the blood pressure procedure - is approved for use as an adjunctive treatment in patients with high blood pressure (or hypertension) when lifestyle changes and antihypertensive medications do not adequately control blood pressure.
Regional West Adds Siemens Sola MRI to Imaging Services Department
Patients receiving an MRI at Regional West can experience more precise, fast, and comfortable exams through the new Siemens Sola MRI machine.