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FTC Applies HIPAA-like Breach Notification Requirements to Health Apps and Connected Device Companies

Healthcare IT Today

Last week, the FTC came out with a statement clarifying the intent of their Health Breach Notification Rule when it came to health apps and connected devices.

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The 'internet of healthy things' poses unique privacy challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Initiative Senior Policy Counsel Brian Scarpelli believes that the virtual care environment is here to stay. Pritts noted that HIPAA is quite broad – but it doesn't apply to the entirety of health IoT. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Twitter: @kjercich.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In an age when nearly everyone is digitally connected in some way – even many senior citizens, who are often characterized as technophobic – it only makes sense that the healthcare industry is seeing a lot of connected health devices and remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Video visits, temperature sensors and wearables can replace the need for clinic visits. Many healthcare facilities and smaller clinics offer remote monitoring devices or kits, as per a patient’s need.

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Salesforce Health Cloud rolls out RPM and other 'care from anywhere' features

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Salesforce Health Cloud introduced a suite of new technologies this past week designed for remote patient monitoring, connected health, medication management and more. population being managed for chronic diseases, RPM is an innovation that can reduce healthcare costs with more timely and efficient care. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Personalized Care Company Validic Acquires Trapollo

Healthcare IT Today

a market-leading digital health and personalized care company, has acquired the assets of Trapollo LLC , a connected health, technical support, and device logistics provider that helps healthcare organizations care for patients at home. Validic Inc. , Trapollo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cox Communications, Inc.

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Healthcare IT News. Published by HIMSS Media, this is a reliable, daily updated source for all your healthcare IT news, whether you're looking for the most recent updates on meaningful use rules, tips for implementing your EMR successfully, or are wondering how to leverage patient data to provide better care. Total HIPAA Compliance.