HIMSSCast: Maintaining and optimizing EHRs: Long-term strategies

When is it time to optimize an EHR? Where is the best place to start? Who should be involved? Peyman Zand, chief strategy officer at consulting firm CereCore and a former provider CIO, has the answers to these questions and many more.
How generative AI can help address the critical nursing shortage

The healthcare workforce should prepare for a “once-in-a-century revolution,” a labor law expert says, with artificial intelligence poised to directly impact the way nurses and other healthcare professionals do their jobs.
Most vendors now using APIs to expand EHR functionality, says ONC

The agency’s national survey of digital health companies shows that 73% use standards-based application programming interfaces when integrating with electronic health records, with a majority using the FHIR standard.
Ethereum All Core Developers Execution Call Number 181 Summary

Ethereum developers discussed the Dencun upgrade and various EIPs for the Pectra upgrade in the ACDE Call #181, aiming for network improvement and efficiency. Key points include the preparation for Dencun’s mainnet activation, proposals for enhanced security and gas cost efficiency, and strategic planning for future upgrades. (Read More)
Food for Agile Thought #430: Bureaucracy & Agile, Product Strategy that Sucks, Bridging Silos, Product Theater II

TL; DR: Bureaucracy & Agile — Food for Agile Thought #430 Welcome to the 430th edition of the Food for Agile Thought newsletter, shared with 42,191 peers. This week, Kevin Meadows critiques bureaucracy & Agile, advocating for a return to its core values. Andy Cleff, in conversation with Tanner Wortham, draws parallels between agile leadership […]
Major Banking and Financial Associations Urge SEC to Amend SAB 121 for Digital Asset Custody

The Bank Policy Institute, American Bankers Association, Financial Services Forum, and SIFMA have requested modifications to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 to address challenges in digital asset custody for US banking organizations. The aim is to align provisions with recent policy developments and practical experience. (Read More)
Transforming Asset Management: The Impact of Generative AI

Mohamed El-Erian, a Cambridge economist, highlights the dual impact of generative AI on asset management, predicting job creation and displacement, and emphasizing the need for firms to adapt. (Read More)
Starknet’s Massive STRK Token Airdrop: Navigating the Hype and the Hunt for Rewards

Starknet Foundation’s strategic airdrop of 1.8 billion STRK tokens aims to fuel network growth and user engagement, amidst concerns of airdrop farming by savvy participants. Eligibility spans Ethereum developers, users, and a focus on rewarding community contributions. (Read More)
French Hill Challenges Warren’s Anti-Money Laundering Act

U.S. Representative French Hill questions the efficacy of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, arguing it won’t deter terrorist organizations from using cryptocurrencies. The act’s broad regulatory scope, including miners and validators, sparks controversy. (Read More)
The Resilience of the US Dollar in Global Finance: Insights from Fed Governor Waller

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller defended the US dollar’s global economic dominance, emphasizing its role as a physical currency, financial asset, and preferred unit of account. (Read More)