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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

RFID technology involves using tags and readers to wirelessly identify and track objects. Addressing Security and Privacy Concerns with RFID Regarding security and privacy concerns, one primary consideration is the information stored on RFID tags. As RFID expands rapidly, it can trigger security and privacy concerns.

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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" As health systems adjusted to dramatic increases in virtual visits, they experienced a steep learning curve in a very short time. The most mature health systems recognize the importance of context and design their telehealth programs accordingly. For most health systems, telehealth is work-in-progress at best.

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It's time for solutions -- not products -- for aging in place

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The report anticipated smart home offerings that would be available within five years to help older adults – and not surprisingly, many of them are available today – including the ability to detect agility changes based on motion/gait , recognize motion patterns outside the home using smart cameras , or provide voice indicators of ill health.

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

“I am a health care executive who happens to be a patient, caregiver, and advocate,” Stacy Hurt explained to me in a Zoom chat we shared on 31 May. Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. I asked her to meet with me to discuss her professional news update: being appointed Parexel’s first Patient Ambassador.

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Telemedicine is a major driver in shifting the healthcare delivery model

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Accountable Care Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Workflow More than ever, the system selected to provide telemedicine services must provide added controls to overcome factors that are outside the control of the provider. Telemedicine has added factors in care delivery. Collaboration is key in vendor selection.

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VIVE and HIMSS -- payers, providers, tech -- little about older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Two weeks ago, VIVE in Los Angeles , "The Only Digital Health Event Focused on You" was attended by 8000 people there to hear 300 speakers on topics of interest to payers, providers, and those interested in consumer health. Consider the recent big healthcare events. HIMSS this week – the website says it best: Now HIMSS.

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Poor information hobbles market perceptions about older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

For planning purposes, insurers and actuaries say to plan for a longer life. More suffer from health concerns that are different, more likely, or worse than the health conditions of 50-60-year-olds. Yet the CDC data about older adult mortality is dated 2021 – and the health status answer? It's for the 65+.

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