ANZ News

Regina Foley, RN, of Hackensack Meridian Health on virtual nursing
Virtual nursing at Hackensack Meridian Health is making nurses and patients happy
By Bill Siwicki | |
In-hospital nurses can focus on more critical tasks and direct patient care while virtual nurses handle the routine monitoring and documentation tasks. Patients appreciate more personalized support and the overall hospital experience.
A doctor assessing a chest X-ray scan
Queensland research developing wearable X-ray for kids and more briefs
By Adam Ang | |
Also, TruScreen has secured a new distribution deal to reenter India.
Epic AI agent offers patient appointment scheduling by SMS text
Epic gives sneak peek of new AI tool for SMS appointment scheduling
By Andrea Fox | |
The artificial intelligence agent texts patients to schedule their follow-ups – presenting options for provider availability, booking their choice and then confirming appointment details.
Clinical staff having a conversation in a hallway
Te Whatu Ora saves 175 more digital roles
By Adam Ang | |
While data and digital positions have been retained, abolished roles still pose data security risks, says a local trade union. 
NIST campus signage
NIST updates Privacy Framework with Version 1.1
By Andrea Fox | |
The agency is seeking comments on a newly pruned framework, which it updated to align with its second-generation version – and hopefully make life easier for users who need both.
Dr. Ateev Mehrotra of Brown University School of Public Health on telehealth policy
Brown University policy expert talks about the future of telehealth flexibilities
By Anthony Vecchione | |
Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, chair of the school's department of health services, policy and practice, discusses the frustrations and promise of telehealth reimbursement and regulation – and describes how the current situation is stifling virtual care innovation.