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Navigating the Interoperability Maze: 3 Key Challenges for Healthcare Providers and Payers

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The following is a guest article by Anthony Murray, Chief Interoperability Officer at MRO In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the quest for interoperability has become paramount. Here we explore the three main interoperability challenges that continue to shape the narrative in healthcare.

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The New Interoperability Rules Are Nearly Here. Are You Ready?

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article The New Interoperability Rules Are Nearly Here. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sandy Phillips, CIO, HIE Networks.

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The Next Wave of Interoperability Is Here: Are You Ready?

Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 14, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Data interoperability is once again poised to take a giant leap forward and there are many factors propelling this evolution. The article The Next Wave of Interoperability Is Here: Are You Ready? Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Health Data Outside HIPAA: Simply Extending HIPAA Would Be a #FAIL

E-CareManagement

JUNE 27, 2021

Some have called on policymakers to extend HIPAA to cover mHealth apps and other online platforms. ” — Deven McGraw and I argue that extending HIPAA is not a viable solution. HIPAA’s rules protect data and also protect incumbents’ interests in controlling health data. Read the full article in The Health Care Blog.

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Interoperability Barriers: Achieving It In Today’s Healthcare Data Landscape

Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 4, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Interoperability Barriers: Achieving It In Today’s Healthcare Data Landscape appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Drew Ivan, EVP of product and strategy of Rhapsody.

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Health Data Outside HIPAA: Simply Extending HIPAA Would Be a #FAIL

E-CareManagement

JANUARY 22, 2020

Some have called on policymakers to extend HIPAA to cover mHealth apps and other online platforms. ” — Deven McGraw and I argue that extending HIPAA is not a viable solution. HIPAA’s rules protect data and also protect incumbents’ interests in controlling health data. Read the full article in The Health Care Blog.

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HHS Extends Comment Period For Proposed Rules To Improve the Interoperability of Electronic Health Information

Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 19, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article HHS Extends Comment Period For Proposed Rules To Improve the Interoperability of Electronic Health Information appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. Today, the U.S.

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Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The first graphic shown here illustrates the authors’ view on the digital evolution of HaH from delivery of care (migrating from in-person to fully virtual), telecomms (from telephone to embedded HIPAA-compliant video conferencing), and remote monitoring, moving from patient-reported data of vital signs to wearable sensors.

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3 Ways Process Automation Can Help with FHIR Adoption

Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. FHIR, or Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, are quickly being adopted on a massive scale. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jason Warrelmann, vice president global services and process industries, UiPath.

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The Evolving Role of Fax in Interoperability in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 28, 2020

The following is a guest article by Doug Clayton from WestFax. The origin of the modern fax machine dates back to the 1960’s. From that analog origin to enterprise-scale cloud fax, we have seen the evolution of fax from simple point to point document exchange to something extremely powerful and capable. Some pundits see fax […].

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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 21, 2023

The following is a guest article by Peter Bloch, Market Development Manager – Healthcare at Avery Dennison Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is revolutionizing healthcare, by improving efficiency, patient safety, and supply chain management.

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Security as the Standard: Utilizing the Cloud for Private Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The following is a guest article by Jim Cropper, Director of Sales at Brother International Healthcare technology development and modern security needs are continually evolving, calling for a shift toward digitization and interoperability to facilitate easier access to information, and more efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

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HHS Fact sheet on Ransomware and HIPAA

Healthcare Exchange Standards

AUGUST 6, 2016

HHS has produced an 8 page fact-sheet on Ransomeware and HIPAA that is fantastic. Just 8 pages, packed with very readable, reasonable, reasoned, and backed by long standing Security and Privacy HIPAA Regulation. Other articles I have on Security/Privacy Risk Assessment/Management Privacy Principles Why Mutual-Authorized-TLS?

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Key Skills and Qualifications for a Successful Career in Health IT and How They’ve Evolved with Advancements in Healthcare Technology

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

Familiarity with interoperability standards is also essential, as is the need to stay abreast of evolving compliance requirements. HIPAA), and healthcare data and interoperability standards (Ex., Interoperability: Healthcare systems no longer operate stand-alone. Epic), regulations and compliance requirements (ex.,

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AHIMA and Provider Groups Call for Enhanced Security and Clarification On Information Blocking Rule

Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article AHIMA and Provider Groups Call for Enhanced Security and Clarification On Information Blocking Rule appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Weekly Roundup – September 30, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Discussing TEFCA, QHINs, HDUs, and Interoperability With Civitas Health. Read more… Protecting Your Organization From a Hidden HIPAA Threat. Cynthia Casatelli at e4.health

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Health Consumers Expect Healthcare to be Digital (and Secure), Philips Future Health Index Finds

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Among the top obstacles are lack of access to data-sharing systems coupled with lack of interoperability between health IT investments, preference for paper and phone, and data privacy and security concerns. The second chart details the key barriers preventing clinicians from sharing data with patients.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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IoT Security Risks – How to Make Sure Your Patients and Your Organization are Safe

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 3, 2023

In order to have a digital identity that is interoperable across organizational boundaries, you need to have trust. Rather it’s the same problem related to healthcare interoperability applied to a growing set of actors. Leave a comment down below or share this article on social media and check out what people are saying over there!

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Impractical or Inadequate: Is Your Virtual Care Solution Good Enough?

GlobalMed

JANUARY 5, 2021

Cybercrime has been on the rise in healthcare and introducing video tools that aren’t secure or even HIPAA compliant has opened a door to attacks. Today’s patients are savvy consumers as well, and looking for providers who can assure them of a HIPAA-compliant virtual experience that protects their sensitive data. Evidence-based care.

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Integrating RPM Data into Electronic Health Records

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 13, 2024

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or professional healthcare guidance. Interoperability Ensuring interoperability between RPM devices and Electronic Health Records Software is essential for seamless data exchange and integration.

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Top Healthcare IT Today Resources, Articles, Videos, and Podcasts

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we kick off a new year, I thought it would be fun to take a quick look back at some of the top resources, articles, videos, and podcasts we shared in 2022. Most Visited Healthcare IT Today Articles Published in 2022. Not sure why this article did so well, but maybe because so many are struggling and looking for some ideas and hope.

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Weekly Roundup – January 28, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 28, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Mike Semel said this is a telltale example of why health systems need to enforce HIPAA’s minimum necessary access rule , along with logging access and updating incident response plans.

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Next-Gen RPM: How Integrated Healthcare Solutions Are Changing the Game

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 31, 2024

In this article, we explore how this synergy is reshaping healthcare, making it more connected, efficient, and patient-focused. These challenges range from technical hurdles, such as ensuring device compatibility and data accuracy, to systemic issues like interoperability and healthcare provider adoption.

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Weekly Roundup – August 5, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 5, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Dr. Mark Pratt at Altera Digital Health suggested that prioritizing usability, enhancing interoperability, and offering flexibility can make next-level EHRs possible.

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How Health Data Sharing Impacts How Clinicians Care for Patients

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2024

The following is a guest article by Dr. Guillermo Diaz, Chief Medical Information Officer at Los Angeles Department of Health Services – Ambulatory Care Network , and Ali Modaressi, CEO at Los Angeles Network for Enhanced Services (LANES) When Alex was brought into L.A.

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How Automation Can Help Ease Healthcare Worker Burnout

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

The following is a guest article by Anna Twomey , Senior Director, Healthcare Providers – Americas at SS&C Blue Prism With rising staffing shortages and burnout among healthcare workers, digital transformation will be key to overcoming these challenges and protecting patient care. It’s estimated that the U.S.

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Effective Healthcare Data Management: Unlocking the Power

BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

This article explores the significance of healthcare data management and highlights its benefits, challenges, and strategies for unlocking its full potential. Managing the diversity of data formats and standards poses challenges in data integration and interoperability. HIPAA Compliant Cloud Storage Coursera. Mercury Healthcare.

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How Automated Lineage Improves Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 27, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ernie Ostic , Chief Evangelist at Manta The healthcare industry creates a vast amount of data each year — roughly 30% of worldwide data — the bulk of which must conform with regulatory standards.

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Weekly Roundup – December 2, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Boris Dzhingarov detailed how AWS supports HIPAA compliance and protects patient information through data encryption and anonymization, access control, network security, and patch management.

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The New Kid on the Block: How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Access to Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The following is a guest article by Guy Tish, Co-Founder and CTO at Briya. HIPAA is upheld and auditing is easy. Data is the bread and butter of the digital health industry. Researchers and caregivers must be able to access high quality and up-to-date information securely. But where does this information come from?

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Revolutionizing Real-World Data Using Next-Generation Tokenization Technology

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The following is a guest article by Josh Schoeller, CEO, Health Care business of LexisNexis® Risk Solutions & Global President, Elsevier Clinical Solutions. With that legacy in mind, we developed a HIPAA-compliant way to link de-identified datasets, unlocking a new era of RWD.

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Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

As healthcare systems and providers modernize (or build) their technology stacks, it will be more important than ever to prioritize privacy and to understand new regulations at the state level, from HIPAA, and from the FTC. Let us know either in the comments down below or through sharing this article on social media!

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Weekly Roundup – October 21, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. While there’s a lot for organizations to consider, issues such as security, interoperability, scalability, and complexity all impact the choice of the preferred cloud deployment model.

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Better Health Care Tests, Faster

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2023

The previous articles in this series laid out some of the issues in health care affecting testing , and the value of data. This article looks at some specific problems and solutions. Also, ixlayer utilizes only FDA-approved sample collection devices following best practice standards, everything in HIPAA compliant environment.

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Weekly Roundup – November 19, 2022

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Bill said long-term and post acute care need the same types of government incentives to implement EHRs that acute care got – and they need to be included in conversations about interoperability regulations.

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Digital Transformation Relies on Data Center Storage

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ken Parent, CEO at Element Critical As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, there has been significant disruption to budgets, manpower, and resources throughout healthcare facilities.

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What Should You Think About When Migrating Existing Healthcare Systems and Applications to the Cloud?

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ensuring that HIPAA compliance is met by the cloud provider is top of mind. Further, healthcare systems should investigate their interoperability and integrations. Have the healthcare systems investigated their interoperability model and how that will function within the public cloud? We could not do this without your support.

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The Future of Patient Monitoring Systems: Emerging Technologies and Innovations

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 23, 2023

In this article, we will explore the latest advancements in patient monitoring technology, including the types of systems and devices currently in use, the role of healthcare professionals in patient monitoring, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of patient monitoring systems.

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Will Connected Medical Platforms Cure Healthcare?

Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 20, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Will Connected Medical Platforms Cure Healthcare? Illegal copying is prohibited. By David Niewolny, director of healthcare market, Real-Time Innovations, Inc. We have an aging population growing at an unprecedented rate: 8.5

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Enhancing Patient Engagement and Compliance through DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring System (RPM)

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

This article explores how the DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring System revolutionizes healthcare delivery by empowering patients to actively engage in their care and adhere to treatment plans, thereby enhancing overall patient engagement and compliance. Contact us now!

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HIMSS 2019: The Mainstreaming of Health IT, from Jim Cramer to Opioid Risk Scores

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

The fact is that HIPAA may not cover all of these data flows. Can we even imagine the bedfellows, strange or not, that will be collaborating for health-tech interoperability and consumer-facing care twelve months from now? That was tweeted ten years ago. Life is long; HIMSS20 is but 366 days from today.

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Healthcare’s Most Pressing Problems, According To Its Leaders (Part 1)

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The article Healthcare’s Most Pressing Problems, According To Its Leaders (Part 1) appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. And how solving these problems might alleviate many of your woes. That’s likely an overstatement. […].

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How Healthcare Data Sharing Failed Providers & Patients in the Pandemic

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The following is a guest article by Sam Dorshorst, Account Executive at Documo. COVID-19 exposed many dangerous flaws in our healthcare system, not least of which is the inability of providers to easily share life-saving information wherever and whenever it’s needed.

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Navigating the Interoperability Maze: 3 Key Challenges for Healthcare Providers and Payers

The New Interoperability Rules Are Nearly Here. Are You Ready?

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The Next Wave of Interoperability Is Here: Are You Ready?

Health Data Outside HIPAA: Simply Extending HIPAA Would Be a #FAIL

Interoperability Barriers: Achieving It In Today’s Healthcare Data Landscape

Health Data Outside HIPAA: Simply Extending HIPAA Would Be a #FAIL

HHS Extends Comment Period For Proposed Rules To Improve the Interoperability of Electronic Health Information

Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

3 Ways Process Automation Can Help with FHIR Adoption

The Evolving Role of Fax in Interoperability in Healthcare

RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Security as the Standard: Utilizing the Cloud for Private Healthcare Data

HHS Fact sheet on Ransomware and HIPAA

Key Skills and Qualifications for a Successful Career in Health IT and How They’ve Evolved with Advancements in Healthcare Technology

AHIMA and Provider Groups Call for Enhanced Security and Clarification On Information Blocking Rule

Weekly Roundup – September 30, 2023

Health Consumers Expect Healthcare to be Digital (and Secure), Philips Future Health Index Finds

Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

IoT Security Risks – How to Make Sure Your Patients and Your Organization are Safe

Impractical or Inadequate: Is Your Virtual Care Solution Good Enough?

Integrating RPM Data into Electronic Health Records

Top Healthcare IT Today Resources, Articles, Videos, and Podcasts

Weekly Roundup – January 28, 2023

Next-Gen RPM: How Integrated Healthcare Solutions Are Changing the Game

Weekly Roundup – August 5, 2023

How Health Data Sharing Impacts How Clinicians Care for Patients

How Automation Can Help Ease Healthcare Worker Burnout

Effective Healthcare Data Management: Unlocking the Power

How Automated Lineage Improves Healthcare Data

Weekly Roundup – December 2, 2023

The New Kid on the Block: How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Access to Healthcare Data

Revolutionizing Real-World Data Using Next-Generation Tokenization Technology

Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Weekly Roundup – October 21, 2023

Better Health Care Tests, Faster

Weekly Roundup – November 19, 2022

Digital Transformation Relies on Data Center Storage

What Should You Think About When Migrating Existing Healthcare Systems and Applications to the Cloud?

The Future of Patient Monitoring Systems: Emerging Technologies and Innovations

Will Connected Medical Platforms Cure Healthcare?

Enhancing Patient Engagement and Compliance through DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring System (RPM)

HIMSS 2019: The Mainstreaming of Health IT, from Jim Cramer to Opioid Risk Scores

Healthcare’s Most Pressing Problems, According To Its Leaders (Part 1)

How Healthcare Data Sharing Failed Providers & Patients in the Pandemic

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