Discover more about the social determinants of health—the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age—and their broad impact on health, health equity and overall well-being in this guide. 

Genomics testing can help to determine not only your lineage but what health factors of which to be aware now and as you age. Explore some of the basics of genomics, the roles and impact of these new data, and the implications for precision health.

Health related gaming is an alternative medium for the delivery of patient education materials. To date, these types of interventions have been used throughout the healthcare environment, however no extensive review has been conducted to determine the characteristics of these interventions. The a...

As we celebrate the vital role and accomplishments of nurses during National Nurses Week from May 6-12, I call on all healthcare stakeholders to share how nursing informatics is helping the industry innovate and how this will impact care delivery.

While virtual reality for pain management and training are compelling, our guest writer shares why social virtual reality—especially in this time of social distance—is the most exciting application for healthcare VR.

Engagement varies depending on a patient’s lifestyle, skills, and interests. Guest contributor, Mary Kay Thalken, RN, MBA, shares 10 ways to promote patient engagement.

Healthbox recently examined the substantial increase in outpatient healthcare delivery over the last two decades and predicted an even more significant shift outside of traditional care settings.

With a focus on educating health professionals on the benefits of creating comprehensive electronic records that tell a patient's complete health story, the Health Story Project explored how the HL7 C-CDA standard has the power to provide clinicians the information they need to capture quality me...

ONeill, K., Robb, M., Kennedy, R. Bhattacharya, A., Dominici, N. & Murphy, A. ( July, 2018). Mobile technology, just-in-time learning and gamification: Innovative strategies for a CAUTI education program. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 22(2)

Divakaran Samuel, S. (July, 2018). Hand Hygiene Technologies; What a Nurse Should Know? A General Overview from a Nursing Informatics Perspective. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 22(2).

In our Steps to Value podcast, Judy Murphy – a recipient of the HIMSS Most Influential Women in Health IT Award – helps answer how we can transform healthcare from episodic-based care to life-based care.

Ochsner Health System received the 2018 Davies Enterprise Award for improving population health outcomes through digital medicine solutions, improved opioid prescribing practices and a successful transition to value-based care.