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EHR documentation burdens increasing with virtual care expansion, says study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

WHY IT MATTERS The study proposed that if telemedicine expansion indicates physicians spending more overall time in EHRs, health systems and policymakers may need to alter productivity expectations and their reimbursement policies. They found that physician time spent working in the EHR during patient scheduled hours increased from 4.53

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Telehealth and RPM – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. We have seen unprecedented growth in the digital healthcare space and this momentum will only continue in 2023 – bringing more innovation, smarter technology, and impactful legislation and business initiatives.

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Bonus Features – November 5, 2023 – Only 24% of healthcare organizations have successfully disrupted ransomware attacks, 83% of healthcare leaders say AI is or will be an essential skill, plus 20 more

Healthcare IT Today

Studies and Reports So far in 2023, only 24% of healthcare organizations were able to disrupt a ransomware attack before attackers encrypted their data , according to a Sophos survey. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) of clinicians recognize the potential of virtual and remote care, according to the EY Global Voices in Healthcare Study.

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Personalized Care Company Validic Acquires Trapollo

Healthcare IT Today

Validic’s EHR-integrated healthcare application ingests remotely collected health data from the world’s largest health IoT platform to help healthcare organizations personalize chronic condition management, remote care, and support for healthy living. About Validic Founded in 2010, Validic Inc.

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Bonus Features – April 2, 2023 – 63% of nurses say AI will cause a generational divide among nursing staff, 67% of consumers prefer electronic medical bills but 78% of providers still use paper, and more

Healthcare IT Today

” Incredible Health’s 2023 State of US Nursing Report found that 80% of nurses plan to remain in the healthcare industry until retirement – though an even greater number, 84%, worry that the industry isn’t doing enough to address poor pay, understaffing, and burnout.

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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

Supporting organizations include Epic, the HIMSS EHR Association and HCA Healthcare. As healthcare organizations turn to edge computing to support the hospital at home and other types of remote care, most rely on outside help, according to the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Edge Computing.

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Children’s Wisconsin Remotely Monitoring Pediatric Patients via Xealth and Locus Health

Xealth

Integration into the EHR brings the program into clinical workflows, ensuring that care teams have instant access to vital health data. By offering Locus Health through Xealth , Children’s Wisconsin helps families and deepens the connection between patients and care teams — both within and beyond the facility walls.”