Healthcare executives are quick to admit that the industry is woefully behind on digital transformation. Industries like banking, retail and travel are decades ahead when it comes to modernizing their technology and meeting consumer expectations. As hospitals trudge forward in their efforts to create a more seamless, digitized healthcare experience for patients, many health system technology executives have found that these initiatives require sustained cross-department collaboration. Two health system technology leaders discussed this realization during a panel held Monday at ViVE , a healthcare innovation conference in Nashville. Promoted Travel Nurses: Risk Management Insights Travel nurses provide critical relief during staffing shortages and use of these professionals has increased in recent years. With this increase comes new and emerging risks. A review of closed malpractice claims data at Coverys reveals the top areas of vulnerability for travel nurses differs from other healthcare providers. Susan L. Montminy, EdD, MPA, BSN, RN, CPHRM, CPPS, Director of Risk Management at Coverys Tressa Springmann, LifeBridge Health ’s chief information and digital officer, said that she has grown much closer to her health system’s chief marketing officer and communications team as a result of her work to make digital alternatives available to patients. “From […]