Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 27, 2023

I have also seen HIPAA training courses that don’t educate staff that HIPAA lives on and protects health information for 50 years after a patient dies. While there is no mention of criminal charges in the DCH Health Systems notice, this incident might be being investigated for criminal intent. retained for 6 years.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

There’s a collective holding of breath right now in health IT as the ONC appears likely to issue its final HTI-1 rule with new data standards for the next stage of healthcare interoperability soon. With compliance the immediate concern for many EHR vendors, when and where is the industry prepared to lead?

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When the sector is set to face shortages of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, generative AI could alleviate administrative work, such as summarizing patient calls and managing electronic health records (EHRs), to allow medical staff to focus on improving patient care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 22, 2023

News and Studies Amid the push for interoperability, data gaps persist, according to the inaugural State of Interoperability report from Health Gorilla , a health information network. This is despite the fact that 65% of survey respondents saying they believe patients should own their data.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 30, 2024

In pursuit of a better patient experience, most healthcare organizations have invested heavily in digital transformation, including the widespread adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Limiting the amount of information collected has the side benefit of improving data security. Only 12% of the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 15, 2023

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. Furthermore, the 21 st Century Act opens the door for greater availability to clinical data among patients, providers, and other requesters such as payers.

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 2, 2024

The increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs): EHRs are becoming increasingly common in healthcare organizations. EHRs can provide a centralised repository for patient data, which can help to improve the efficiency of clinical workflows.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 20, 2024

Detlef Koll, Vice President Global R&D at 3M Health Information Systems Individual users will need to be diligent in reviewing draft notes to avoid incorrect or incomplete capture of information. All of this could lead to incorrect data being recorded, stored, and used for patient care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 21, 2021

Electronic Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) are exploding globally and in the U.S., The following is a guest article by Todd Broadhurst, Solutions Director, Tamr. with 92% of the U.S. population now served by them. Private companies, states, and even large counties and cities are scrambling to launch their own HIEs.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Sriram Rajagopalan , Enterprise Agile Evangelist at Inflectra Today’s most significant risk regarding security and privacy issues in health services is consumers’ need for more awareness of personal health information. Encrypt data and backup your data frequently to avoid having your data lost.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 29, 2023

News and Studies HLTH Foundation formed the Techquity for Health Coalition , with a mission to help organizations consider health equity in health technology innovation and data practices. The group also launched a health equity survey , with the results to be announced at ViVE in Nashville in March.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 16, 2024

Mike Semel, President and Chief Security Officer of Semel Consulting The Ascension health system data breach can’t be easily separated from the United Healthcare Change Health breach that recently caused a huge financial and medical impact across the healthcare sector and may have breached the personal information for a third of Americans.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2020

Amazon has quietly struck a data-sharing deal with England’s National Health Service giving it free access to a range of health data from British consumers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 21, 2021

Before dissolving , MAeHC had assigned its contract with the New England Healthcare Exchange Network to the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium. Greater Lawrence Family Health Center , which intends to make systematic changes in the way healthcare is delivered through the innovative use of electronic health information technologies.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Chad Peterson, Managing Director at NetSPI As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations have become desirable targets due to the valuable data shared across medical records and the constant need for service availability.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

To learn more about this announcement we sat down with two leaders at 3M and AWS to talk about the collaboration that led to AWS HealthScribe: Detlef Koll, vice president of global research and development for 3M Health Information Systems , and Tehsin Syed, general manager of Health AI at Amazon Web Services.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is a big step forward for QHINs who can now start sharing health data. HTI-1 Final Rule Appropriately, we’ve been breaking down what health IT and EHR vendors need to expect when it comes to HTI-1 in our Healthcare Regulatory Talk series.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In January, the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) became a reality, and in October applications opened for organizations seeking designation as Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs). Currently, perhaps 99% of health data exchange is initiated to support treatment.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Effective content management can help hospitals, health systems, and large ambulatory groups turn piles of paper and digital content into actionable data. The best document management systems drive improvements by not only storing digital healthcare data, but by also ensuring data is easily accessible enterprise-wide.

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Lloyd Price

JANUARY 2, 2024

Make informed decisions: With data-driven insights, you and your provider can make more informed choices about your treatment plan, such as adjusting the dosage of medication or trying a different therapy approach. Data analysis: Your provider will review your scores and track them over time, looking for trends and patterns.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs): EHRs are becoming increasingly common in healthcare organizations. EHRs can provide a centralised repository for patient data, which can help to improve the efficiency of clinical workflows. Visit , [link] What exactly is clinical workflow automation?

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Lloyd Price

MAY 19, 2024

Wearable devices will allow continuous health data collection, enabling preventive care and early intervention. Focus on data privacy and security will be paramount. Healthcare Technology Thought Leadership from Nelson Advisors – Market Insights, Analysis & Predictions. Email lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 8, 2023

These apps can be used to send and receive text messages, images, and videos, as well as to access patient medical records and other clinical data. Data monetization: Some apps sell or share their user data with third-party companies. link] HealthTech M&A Advisory by Founders for Founders, Owners & Investors.

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Lloyd Price

APRIL 13, 2024

Our lineup includes a deep dive into Europe’s current regulatory landscape, including the AI Act, the European Health Data Space and the European Recovery and Resilience Fund. We’ll also help you make sense of all today’s trends in health technology—from machine learning to digital maturity and telehealth.

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Xealth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

We heard from the Mace family, a couple who experienced first hand the difficulties with health data exchange after Tristan (26 yo M) had to undergo an emergency heart transplant after experiencing a catastrophic cardiac event.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

If you’re familiar with the 21st Century Cures Act, then you know that October 6th is a major deadline that requires healthcare providers, health IT developers, HIEs, HINs, and others to share all ePHI (electronic protected health information) in the DRS (Designated Record Set). What do you think?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Stephen Sofoul, SVP, Data & Decision Science Services at MultiPlan A critical challenge lies in the shortage of experienced financial analysts or data analysts capable of effectively analyzing the wealth of information that the healthcare industry holds.

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Digital Leaders HealthTech

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For me the healthcare industry is a prime target for medical information theft as it lags behind other leading industries in securing vital data. It’s imperative that time and funding is invested now to protect healthcare technology and the confidentiality of patient information. The importance of cyber security in healthcare.

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MAY 1, 2021

Health information is incredibly complex. Important parts of a patient’s history are often scattered across multiple systems, and gaps in information can lead to medical errors or even delays in treatment. Care Studio harmonizes medical data across different systems. Intro to Care Studio.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Health Informatics (HI) is a relatively new, interdisciplinary field. HI (also called Health Information Systems) uses information technology to organize and analyze health records to improve healthcare outcomes. Tools include medical terminology, information and communication systems, and computer technology.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Workflow optimization tools give the clinical team visibility to the patient pathway in real time, and empower them to make data-driven decisions about how to best manage critical medical situations. Tech is moving the needle for our overburdened healthcare workforce by eliminating the extra steps and hassle of managing extensive data sets.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This will be driven by a number of factors, including the increasing availability of high-speed internet, the growing popularity of mobile devices, and the government's efforts to promote the use of health information technology (HIT). For example, patients can use their portals to receive reminders for vaccinations and screenings.

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Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

By taking these actions, the Rwandan government and other stakeholders can help to ensure that digital health continues to grow and thrive in the country. Corporate Development for Healthcare Technology companies in EMEA Healthcare Technology Thought Leadership from Nelson Advisors – Market Insights, Analysis & Predictions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 7, 2021

It's been a relentless 16 months, and healthcare CIOs and other health IT leaders can no doubt use a breather. Some of them center on the importance of data and analytics, the need for more patient engagement, the requirements of keeping telehealth up to par, and the need to focus technologies on enabling enterprise-wide strategic plans.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

" Elizabeth Lever, Institute for Family Health. “Some patients lack access to video equipment and/or Wi-Fi; others had smartphones but insufficient data capacity for a 20-minute visit; or many simply could not manage the necessary technological skill to get on a video call. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. MARKETPLACE.

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Lloyd Price

MARCH 3, 2024

Early intervention and prevention: Chatbots can be used for mental health education, screening, and early intervention, potentially preventing more serious issues from developing. User trust and acceptance: Building trust and overcoming stigma associated with using AI for mental health support is crucial for widespread adoption.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

Christoph Pedain, Business Leader, Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips By the end of 2024, we will see significant moves by hospitals and health systems embracing readiness for Service-Oriented Device Connectivity (SDC). That said, the industry as a whole needs to find new ways to share data where the economics and the values are balanced.

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