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Data containing accurate medication history and prescription fill insights can lead to better patient outcomes, says Dr. Colin Banas, CMO of health IT company DrFirst.

Tech can reduce errors, help with time management and complement EHRs, according to Dr. Subha Airan-Javia, founder of CareAlign and a hospitalist at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.   

Policy changes and digital innovation are helping improve healthcare access for veterans and their families, according to Jim Gfrerer, former CIO at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, who also discusses the future of healthcare.

First Databank president Bob Katter discusses the FDB Vela electronic prescribing network and how it will give patients with more control over their prescriptions.

Kaiser Permanente's director of clinical education, practice and informatics Michelle Machon talks about how her organization used existing tech in unexpected ways during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep patients, providers and families connected.

The chief digital and information officer offers a perspective on using ambient voice technology across departments to ease clinician burden and documentation.                                          

Medical director of clinical informatics at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Dr. Tamara Sunbul talks about why clinician buy-in is key to tech rollouts.

Dr. Robert Lackey, CMIO at WellSpan Health, discusses how EHR and other tools are helping to keep his health system at the forefront of the industry. .

At HIMSS22, Dr. Terry Adirim, program executive director at the VA; Bill Tinston, director of FEHRM; and Holly Joers, program executive officer at the DOD, examine federal health IT moves resulting from the EHR modernization initiative and the pandemic.

Orlando Health's chief digital and information officer discusses the challenges and success stories over the past couple of years. She also reveals what she'll be seeking at HIMSS22 and offers some tips for Orlando visitors.