Security and Compliance

The implementation of augmented, virtual and mixed reality can improve outcomes not just for patients, but for surgeons and clinicians as well. Learn how healthcare organizations are developing applications that help in surgery preparation as well as ways that mixed and virtual reality improve the experience for anxious patients. Read a transcript of this episode at https://discover.microsoft.com/next-gen-health-podcast/better-healthcare-through-mixed-reality/

Moving your healthcare organization into a modern digital workplace that incorporates AI and other advanced technologies requires forethought and technical expertise. It also requires a massive culture change. Tom Lawry of Microsoft and Karl Hightower of Novant Health explain how to implement positive change while remembering the most important aspect of healthcare: the patient. Read a transcript of this episode at https://discover.microsoft.com/next-gen-health-podcast/driving-culture-change-when-adopting-ai/

How can technology solve problems that plague the healthcare system? With the help of machine learning and AI, the Medical University of South Carolina has undertaken a pilot project to decrease incidences of sepsis. Matthew Turner, Chief Data Officer, explains his methodology. Read a transcript of this episode at https://discover.microsoft.com/next-gen-health-podcast/using-ai-to-fight-sepsis/

Emerging technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things are providing new ways to detect and treat diseases as well as streamline operations. At the same time, these innovations bring multiple ethical challenges that need to be addressed. Hemant Pethak, Associate General Counsel for Microsoft, led a discussion with industry leaders at the HIMSS19 Global Healthcare Conference in Orlando to discuss these important, pressing issues.

In  the digital age, healthcare organizations must ensure that their patient and employee data remains private and secure. Cloud-based systems that offer higher levels of security can engender trust, solve compliance issues, and enable innovation. In this episode, learn how security has gone from an afterthought to priority number one and what you can do to keep your data safe.

Every year, healthcare organizations lose enormous amounts of money in productivity and efficiency. Transformative technologies like AI and online collaboration tools, however, are beginning to improve these organizations' operational outcomes. In this episode, learn how data can not only make a difference in the ICU, but also create interoperability among disparate systems

Working in a hospital isn't for the faint of heart. It's a chaotic place, and too often the systems are years behind. Many caregivers therefore end up using their own devices on the job, which can be demoralizing and compromises their patients' privacy. In this episode, learn how new online collaboration tools can make life simpler—and compliant—for everyone on the care team.

As healthcare undergoes a massive digital transformation, technology can now enable personalized care through precision medicine and a more consumer-friendly experience. In this episode, dive into the amazing world of machine learning and AI and learn how they can help pinpoint cures for diseases and create a holistic picture of our health while putting the patient first.

Healthcare facilitated through virtual assistants? Artificial intelligence that guides researchers to cure genetic diseases? Surgeons using augmented reality to better perform invasive surgeries? Learn how healthcare providers are using new technologies to improve patient outcomes, reduce operating costs, and improve how caregivers collaborate with their teams.