Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 6, 2024

Telehealth Telehealth (or telemedicine) covers any aspect of healthcare where services are relayed or implemented via telecommunications technology. It includes remote voice or video appointments, text messages between physicians and patients, and securely transmitting health data to facilitate treatment.

EMR 66

EMR Telehealth EHR Telemedicine 66

Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Telecom companies are using these advantages to develop a wide range of HealthTech solutions, including: Telehealth: Telecom companies are partnering with healthcare providers to deliver telehealth services, which allow patients to consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals remotely.

Telemedicine 70

Telemedicine Private practice EHR Interoperability 70

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A new survey concludes that many health IT executives are not too familiar with new federal regulations which, among other things, require that patients have more access to their health records and forbid providers from hampering health data sharing across networks.

Health Data 45

Health Data Health IT Interoperability EMR 45

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 5, 2024

In a fast-paced exchanged with John Lynn of Healthcare IT Today, Rucker covers regulations and evolving data exchange standards that foster interoperability and data analytics. Don Rucker, MD, chief strategy officer at 1upHealth , shows us in this video how current regulations and FHIR standards will actually make that happen.

FHIR 117

FHIR Interoperability Healthcare IT Medicare 117

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 5, 2019

While we’ve been writing about EMR data archiving since back in 2009 and then again in 2013 and 2014 to name a few, the topic has never been more important than it is today. With many healthcare organizations literally supporting 100s and even 1000s of health IT software, how you handle legacy systems including data […].

EMR 78

EMR Health IT HIPAA Health Data 78

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For data to be truly useful, it must be transformed into actionable insights. While a platform that provides access to health data is beneficial, an interventional analytics platform that connects data to relevant interventions is far more impactful and seems crucial for achieving results like those seen in the study.

Nursing 110

Nursing Interoperability Medicare Health Data 110

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 18, 2023

Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to chat with Marcus Perez, President at Altera Digital Health , at the HIMSS23 conference. We wanted to get his perspective on the pain points healthcare organizations are facing and how Altera is working to address them. Tell us what you think.

Digital Health 104

Digital Health Healthcare IT Health Data EMR 104

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of the biggest networks for sharing health data in the country is CommonWell Health Alliance. Learn more about CommonWell Health Alliance: [link] Learn more about ELLKAY: [link] Listen and subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcast to hear all the latest insights from experts in healthcare IT.

Interoperability 69

Interoperability Healthcare IT Health Data EMR 69

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is a big step forward for QHINs who can now start sharing health data. We’ll see how effective it is at solving the healthcare interoperability problem. So, the final HTI-1 rule shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise to readers of Healthcare IT Today.

Interoperability 115

Interoperability eHealth Health IT Health Information 115

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

After years of evolving and struggling to find a solid business model, HIEs have finally found a reasonably secure place in the healthcare system. The thing is, the job they’ve learned to do – serving as an exchange point for any and all data coming their way – may already be outmoded, according to Claudia […].

HIE 53

HIE Health Data eHealth EMR 53

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2020

Patient data has always been in demand, particularly among pharmas and medical research organizations that need it to do their daily business.

Health Data 64

Health Data EMR EHR Healthcare IT 64

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 20, 2023

Watch the video to see how First Choice Neurology exploits the integrated data offered by PRISMA inside their eCW EHR. Learn more about First Choice Neurology: [link] Learn more about eClinicalWorks: [link] Listen and subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcast to hear all the latest insights from experts in healthcare IT.

Interoperability 105

Interoperability EHR Healthcare IT EMR 105

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2020

Despite the endless efforts healthcare organizations have made to support health data interoperability, the path still remains rocky. However, the pandemic has offered a sharp reminder that problems with patient data sharing can undercut treatment, particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic underway, a new study suggests.

Interoperability 115

Interoperability Health Data EMR EHR 115

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 13, 2023

Learn more about MediQuant: [link] Listen and subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcast to hear all the latest insights from experts in healthcare IT. Compliance, risk, interoperability, and integrating ambulatory care with hospitals are all considered. Tell us what you think.

Interoperability 104

Interoperability Healthcare IT Health Data EMR 104

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 23, 2023

Watch the video for the role of data sharing, what differentiates CommonWell in its pursuit of seamless interoperability, and how TEFCA will play a role moving forward. And for an exclusive look at our top stories , subscribe to our newsletter. Tell us what you think. Contact us here or on Twitter at @hcitoday.

FHIR 123

FHIR HIE Interoperability Public Health 123

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 16, 2024

Health data should be protected by a similar assessment requirement for health plans and providers to receive federal funds. Lastly, most healthcare IT expenditure over the last ten years has been focused on digitizing patient records, and investment in cybersecurity capability has lagged other industries.

EHR 115

EHR Healthcare IT Nursing Hospital IT 115

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. The key lies in adopting AI with appropriate human supervision at scale.

Health IT 115

Health IT RCM Healthcare IT Interoperability 115

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For federal agencies and state and regional exchanges, this is an excellent time to demonstrate leadership in interoperability by joining a network that will likely provide a ready on-ramp to TEFCA. Currently, perhaps 99% of health data exchange is initiated to support treatment. The Case for Federal Agencies.

HIE 62

HIE eHealth Interoperability Health Information 62

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2023

The organization’s 5,000+ physicians, who are treating people across the socioeconomic spectrum, believe that comprehensive health information is crucial to deliver high-quality care for their patients. Smith-McCurdy and Leslie urge California providers and entities to use the resources available, take action, and get involved.

Interoperability 98

Interoperability Health Information Health Data EHR 98

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Most Visited Healthcare IT Resource Pages. Healthcare IT and EHR Conferences and Events. Healthcare GIS. Most Visited Healthcare IT Today Articles Published in 2022. The Role of Digital Care Journeys in a Health System’s Digital Front Door Strategy. Top Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcasts.

Healthcare IT 98

Healthcare IT Interoperability FHIR EHR 98

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 29, 2020

Healthcare interoperability has always been a hot topic, but it’s become even more interesting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In many ways, the pandemic has highlighted some of the challenges healthcare faces in sharing health data between providers.

Interoperability 95

Interoperability Health Data EMR EHR 95

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The topic of healthcare interoperability is one that it feels like we’ve been talking about ad nauseam for nearly the entire 15 years I’ve been writing about healthcare IT. In fact, I’m sure the discussion started well before I started in health IT.

Interoperability 74

Interoperability Healthcare IT Health IT EMR 74

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2024

To help you see what challenges, ethical concerns , and pessimistic views surround AI integration, we reached out to our insightful Healthcare IT Today Community and the following is what they had to share on this subject. Aasim Saeed, CEO at Amenities Health Unfortunately, I’m very skeptical about AI in healthcare.

HIPAA 78

HIPAA Healthcare IT Nursing Health Information 78

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 26, 2023

While Watson has largely been a disappointment in healthcare, it was still a demo and building block for where we’re at today. When you combine an AI assistant with the powerful health data search in Prisma that looks across data from inside eCW and other outside EHR data, the benefits compound.

EHR 111

EHR Meaningful Use Healthcare IT Health Data 111

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2020

Amazon has quietly struck a data-sharing deal with England’s National Health Service giving it free access to a range of health data from British consumers.

Health Information 80

Health Information Health Data EMR EHR 80

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 3, 2020

New research has concluded that healthcare CIOs see analyzing social determinants of health data as a top priority going forward, along with tackling data interoperability and cybersecurity. Focus group leads asked the […].

Interoperability 57

Interoperability Health Data Healthcare Cybersecurity FHIR 57

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2023

It would not be customary for the data to be visible solely by the patient, but if so, the data should be marked as private and they should be given the option to share it with the provider if desired. There is a tremendous benefit to viewing one’s health data in one secure place, where your doctor has access to it.

Psychiatry 98

Psychiatry HIPAA EHR Mental health 98

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

When acute care providers look at hospital readmissions, it is natural to think about what is being done once the patient is discharged. However, what many forget is that a large portion of patients are discharged to a post-acute facility.

Nursing 66

Nursing EHR Patient Experience Interoperability 66

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 27, 2022

Healthcare IT Today sat down with Dr. Smart at a recent conference in Toronto to discuss the healthcare workforce crisis and how Health IT can help. Dr. Smart believes that vendors need put more effort into partnering with physicians and physician organizations to improve EMR technologies. Worrying Trend.

Interoperability 108

Interoperability EMR Nursing Healthcare IT 108

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 21, 2021

Electronic Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) are exploding globally and in the U.S., The following is a guest article by Todd Broadhurst, Solutions Director, Tamr. with 92% of the U.S. population now served by them. Private companies, states, and even large counties and cities are scrambling to launch their own HIEs. HIEs […].

HIE 113

HIE Health Information EMR Health Data 113

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 16, 2020

Whenever you change EHR software, one of the biggest pieces of the project is to figure out how to handle the data that resides in the system (or more often systems) that you’re replacing. Needless to say, there’s a lot that goes into this part of the project. In fact, it really is almost a […].

EHR 115

EHR EMR Health Data Healthcare IT 115

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 6, 2021

New research suggests that healthcare is lagging behind most other industries when it comes to digital transformation efforts. The study, which was released by Precisely and Corinium Global Intelligence, surveyed 300 chief data officers with more than 2,500 employees on how their digital initiatives were going.

EMR 106

EMR Health Data EHR Healthcare IT 106

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

I recently came across an article by Verto which identified 3 fundamental problems with interoperability and care coordination in healthcare as follows: Data Integration and Aggregation Sub-Set of the Data Relevant to a Particular Care Step Data Governance and Patient Transitions The article was spot on in identifying these problems.

Interoperability 110

Interoperability Health Data EMR EHR 110

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 8, 2020

Little did we know on March 10th when we filmed this great discussion about healthy data in healthcare hosted by Intersystems what we were in store for with COVID-19. Although, as COVID-19 has progressed we’ve learned even more how important healthy, quality, trusted data is to healthcare.

Patient Experience 115

Patient Experience Health Data EMR EHR 115

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 18, 2020

One of the interviews I was most looking forward to at the now cancelled HIMSS 2020 annual conference was with Tom Leary, VP of Government Relations at HIMSS. I’ve found that the government relations people at organizations like HIMSS are some of the most well informed people and are fonts of knowledge on what we […].

Interoperability 106

Interoperability EMR Health Data EHR 106

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The response to my article asking the question “Are we at the end of the healthcare interoperability tunnel?” I think some people thought that I was hammering on all the work that’s being done on healthcare interoperability. ” was quite interesting.

Interoperability 125

Interoperability HIE Patient Experience EMR 125

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 25, 2022

New research on the future of clinical practice suggests that being technology savvy will be more critical than ever over the next decade — but that the majority of clinicians still don’t feel prepared. While I could have written this headline ten years ago, the problem seems to be a lot worse at this point […].

EMR 69

EMR Health Data EHR Digital Health 69