Dr. Sean Kelly, Author at MedCity News Healthcare technology news, life science current events Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:35:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Emergency Medicine — and What It Reveals About Healthcare IT https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/what-the-pitt-gets-right-about-emergency-medicine-and-what-it-reveals-about-healthcare-it/ https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/what-the-pitt-gets-right-about-emergency-medicine-and-what-it-reveals-about-healthcare-it/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=145801 A dynamic 3D illustration featuring a long, curved arrow with focus circles along its path, each marked with a check signifying approval and progress. On both sides of the arrow are 3D mechanical gears, also containing check marks at their centers. This design symbolizes process flow, efficiency, and successful task completion. The interconnection of the arrow and gears visually conveys the seamless interaction and synchronization of components in a workflow. Ideal for concepts such as project management, quality assurance, and operational excellence, the design's modern aesthetic and bold 3D elements make it visually compelling and informative.

Some of the most powerful scenes aren’t the dramatic saves, but the quiet moments when clinicians connect with patients amid the chaos. Healthcare teams deserve access systems that allow for more of those moments.

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Leaders across healthcare, technology, and policy circles agree that cybersecurity isn’t just a technical necessity — it’s foundational to patient safety

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Maine is one of three states to have passed e-prescribing law, which goes into effect July 1. Eight more states have introduced legislation for electronic prescribing of controlled substances.

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Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is finally gaining momentum, but there are common misconceptions.

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