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Data Quality Scrutiny, SDoH, Value-Based Care…What are the New Healthcare Truths of 2023?

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Many facets of healthcare remained in a state of flux at the close of 2022, as care practices that started during the pandemic found their way into the mainstream, and enthusiasm for new data sources and interoperability outpaced the realities of implementation. Be sure to check out last year’s New Healthcare Truths of 2022 ) 1.

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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

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Its ability to provide real-time information and automate processes has increased its adoption in the healthcare industry. billion in 2022, RFID in the global healthcare market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.85% from 2023 to 2030. Additionally, healthcare organizations using RFID need to consider several regulations.

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Taking Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) From Data to Analysis and Action

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between 2023 to 2030 and is expected to reach over $43 million by 2030 from more than $8 million in 2022. Effective execution requires going upstream of the programming itself to understand the social determinants of a population. According to Data Bridge Market Research , the U.S.

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So Many Records, So Little Time: How to Manage Burgeoning Health Plan Requests

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And requests for patient data are predicted to intensify as health plans work to reduce per-member/per-month costs, earn higher STAR ratings, and meet the CMS 2030 value-based care goals. Healthcare stakeholders need the patient data that healthcare providers possess. Therein lies the rub.

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Healthcare IT Regulations – What Needs to Be Added and What Needs to Be Removed

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Or are there areas in healthcare where past regulations are now too restrictive and are holding us back? In search of answers to these questions, we reached out to our incredibly beautiful Healthcare IT Today Community to see what areas they would add, remove, or update regulations. The following is what they had to say.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

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To seamlessly obtain information from various systems, healthcare data exchange standards are essential. Healthtech providers can adopt HL7 (Health Level Seven) or FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). HL7 has various versions, with CDA being the most widespread.

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The Future of Healthcare: Integrated Data for Integrated Care

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The siloed nature of such data repositories can be attributed to various factors, including using different EHR systems, varying data capture standards, and a historical lack of emphasis on system interoperability. The solution to these challenges lies in the adoption of interoperable data systems.