Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The 21 st Century Cures Act codifies immediate access to health information for patients. There is little value for patients to access health information they cannot understand. SCANSLATED will be at the upcoming RSNA 2022 conference in Chicago Nov 25-28. Access alone, however, is not sufficient.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Dichotomy of Healthcare Dr. Zeev Neuwirth opened the 2023 American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA23) conference and spoke about the dichotomy of healthcare. However, now that the conference is over, I’m sad that I have to wait another year before seeing everyone again.

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2021

One-fourth of people used video and conference call platforms in the pandemic for the first time, and one-quarter intends to continue using Zoom et. 20% of people used online health services, and 20% intent to keep using them. in the next 12 months. Eleven years later, Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 13, 2023

Ford, VP of Health Information Technology at California Medical Association (CMA). With the big spring CMA Health IT Conference coming up on May 22nd, Ford kicks the episode off with sharing what he expects the hot topics to be. Next, we take a look specifically at the healthcare scene in California.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Fourteen professional healthcare, life science, and consumer organizations formed the Digital Health Collaborative to advance evidence and value in digital health technology. A survey published in JAMIA found 73% of digital health vendors are using standards-based FHIR APIs when integrating with EHR systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Like most of us, Andy Oram has a health insurance card in his wallet. Here’s what he learned about SMART Health, FHIR, registries, EHR integrations, and other technology that could support digital insurance cards in the not-too-distant future. Read more… Why the Future is Bright for Health Information Management.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

If you want more details on TEFCA and QHINs, check out this two-pager and we’ll be working on talking with some of the official QHINs and those that are still working on it at the ONC conference. This is a big step forward for QHINs who can now start sharing health data.

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Health Populi

APRIL 16, 2024

This post follows up Part 1 of a two-part series I’ve prepared in advance of the AHIP 2024 conference where I’ll be brainstorming these scenarios with a panel of folks who know their stuff in technology, health care and hospital systems, retail health, and pharmacy, among other key issues.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Looking ahead, practices and health systems will leverage telehealth for new ways to connect with patients, such as web conferences to share the latest information on various health topics proactively. Advanced device integration will allow data flow between the providers' EHR and patients' personal devices.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 15, 2023

No doubt these are topics that we’ll be discussing at the MRO booth (#213) at the upcoming HFMA conference. Particularly for risk adjustment (RA) reviews, even the slightest gaps in reporting leaves health plans at risk for drops in quality ratings and subsequent revenue loss. Therein lies the rub.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Microsoft has had a strong focus on health systems and providers especially via clinical decision support, EHR, data analytics, and voice (think: Nuance). Samsung has worked most intensively in virtual care and wearable tech in health along with digital imaging and telemedicine.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

On January 10, 2019, Jim Cramer of CNBC’s Mad Money recommended that Apple buy Epic, a market leader in EHRs. At that moment in the Twitterverse, it occurred to me that health IT as a consumer-facing industry was beginning to mainstream in America. I spent time on the phone before the conference with John Sharp of HIMSS.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 30, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News HIMSS is planning to sell its annual conference to Informa.

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TheraNest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

For client communications, we highly recommend using your EHR to send protected health information (PHI) while staying HIPAA compliant. Maintain Strict Data Privacy and Security Measures Protecting client privacy and maintaining the security of their sensitive information is paramount.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Epic is creating a version of its EHR that will run better on Apple products, Anne Zieger reported. Behavioral health EHR maker The Echo Group was acquired by Therapy Brands , which makes practice and revenue cycle management products for mental, behavioral, and rehabilitative therapy.

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Lloyd Price

APRIL 13, 2024

Source: [link] Considering HIMSS24 Europe's focus on digital health and the current landscape, some of the key talking points of the event are likely to be: The impact of the Recovery and Resilience National Plan (PNRR) on digital health in Italy This will be a major focus as the conference is being held in Rome, Italy.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 16, 2022

Epic has plans to join TEFCA as an inaugural Qualified Health Information Network. Read more… How GIS Data Improves Public Health. Geographic Information System (GIS) data comes from federal, state, and city/county agencies in free, downloadable data sets. Epic’s Take on TEFCA and Interoperability.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

This blog appears today as part of a #HIMSS18 primer series for attendees, and the industry at large, to discuss major health IT issues that will help move health and healthcare delivery forward in 2018 – and beyond.

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CMS.gov

MARCH 4, 2013

Growing EHR Adoption and Meaningful Use. In January, we passed the 210,000 mark for the total number of providers, including nearly 200,000 eligible professionals, who received a Medicaid or Medicare incentive payment for successfully adopting, implementing, or upgrading or meeting meaningful use of EHR technology.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 30, 2022

Blockchain technology involves a distributed database, or digital ledger shared across a computer network, such as an advanced electronic health record (EHR). Blockchain technology can be beneficial throughout the healthcare industry to improve current EHR systems, which are riddled with issues. What Is Blockchain Technology?

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GlobalMed

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

. – February 12, 2020 – GlobalMed, a leading provider of virtual health solutions, today announced that it will be represented in a speaking session: “Transforming Africa’s Health Crisis with Telemedicine,” at HIMSS20, the health information technology industry’s leading annual conference.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Further, state-by-state laws requiring in-person meetings between psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrist collaborators should be reexamined as these can safely take place over video conferences. Healthcare IT systems, especially EHRs, played a key role in supporting documentation with the use of macros, smart phrases, and templates.

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mHealth Insight

MARCH 7, 2018

There’s no livestream from #HIMSS18 but in a classic example of what happens when you let pesky Patients come along to medical conferences: they point their mobile at the presenter, video what they see and share it. Apple Health is being presented at a Healthcare conference. . mHealth Insight.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Rural Health Information Hub breaks down various definitions of frontier designations, but a common one is six or fewer people per square mile. All but one of One Health's clinic locations serve communities that meet the frontier definition. " Sarah Compton, One Health. " USING FCC AWARD FUNDS.

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Health Blawg

APRIL 2, 2018

While at the HIMSS annual conference this year I spoke with many healthcare technology company leaders. He sees an opportunity not only in connecting providers with different EHR systems serving common patients, but in applying these tools at the statewide HIE level. I am pleased to share some of those conversations here.

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CMS.gov

MARCH 4, 2013

Here you can find information about the eHealth initiative that CMS is launching at the annual HIMSS conference in New Orleans. eHealth aligns several CMS programs: Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. What is eHealth? eHealth Website. Join CMS at HIMSS.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 25, 2019

With some 95 percent of healthcare providers having deployed EHRs, the healthcare system is officially digital. RSA 2019: Insider's look at the premier cybersecurity conference. In San Francisco, the conference's overarching themes were emerging cybersecurity technologies (AI and machine learning, anyone?) by May 10, 2019.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. We kicked off our conversation by looking at value-based care and what it will take to achieve its promise.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. Health Care Law and Consulting. John called value-based care a Gordian knot. .” David Harlow.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. Health Care Law and Consulting. John called value-based care a Gordian knot. .” David Harlow.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. We kicked off our conversation by looking at value-based care and what it will take to achieve its promise.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. Health Care Law and Consulting. John called value-based care a Gordian knot. .” David Harlow.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. We kicked off our conversation by looking at value-based care and what it will take to achieve its promise.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. We kicked off our conversation by looking at value-based care and what it will take to achieve its promise.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. Health Care Law and Consulting. John called value-based care a Gordian knot. .” David Harlow.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

John Moore is the founder of Chilmark Research, a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. Health Care Law and Consulting. We kicked off our conversation by looking at value-based care and what it will take to achieve its promise.

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GlobalMed

AUGUST 12, 2019

However, when the patient visits your clinic for a follow-up appointment, you’re unable to conference her gynecologist at this time – because the clinic uses a different virtual health solution. Providers turn to telehealth apps that don’t integrate with the hospital EHR. Hospitals pay for multiple system deployments.

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