We enter 2023 continuing to align with this strategy, increasing self-service options, offering more virtual options and partnering with innovative companies that are streamlining our operations through automation. (Read More)
CIO Corner: Improving Access through Technology
Technology plays a large part in seamlessly connecting our patients and consumers with the right services at the right time, providing unparalleled access to health care.
Here are a few ways you can help foster a culture of security and protect our precious patient data. (Read More)
Fostering a Culture of Security
Safeguarding our patient data and corporate systems is a collective effort that requires keen attention to detail and willingness from each of us to do our part.
In its first six months, telenursing has scored wins by freeing up time for bedside nurses, improving documentation completion and increasing patient satisfaction. (Read More)
TeleNursing Starts Strong at Houston Methodist
Since last July, on select units, experienced nurses who are working remotely connect with patients via video chat to handle admissions and discharges.
We didn’t become wiser overnight — our progress is the result of sending a regular wave of planned phishing drills from external senders containing obvious red flags. (Read More)
Phish Are Biting — Don’t Take the Bait
Cybercriminals are trying to lure you in to clicking fake messages and compromising our patient data and corporate systems. In the past two years, we’ve gotten much better at not getting hooked by suspicious emails.
Now, new innovations are improving patient care and satisfaction and helping providers make more informed care decisions — leading to better outcomes. (Read More)
Medical Imaging Technology: You’ve Come a Long Way
After the first X-ray was discovered, many other technologies were developed giving clinicians access to valuable patient diagnostic information and imaging-guided therapeutics.
As we roll into 2023, let’s review a few stats defining some of last year’s achievements. (Read More)
2022: Year in Review
In 2022, our patients and everyone at Houston Methodist increasingly embraced different technologies.