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Weekly Roundup – February 17, 2024

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Andy Oram dove into the approach Health Note is taking to questionnaires, which includes combing EHR data to create specific questions relevant to each patient and customizing for different types of care providers , including schools and community clinics. Updating the Tired Old Patient Questionnaire.

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Bonus Features – February 19, 2023 – 80% of orgs collect SDOH data but struggle to make use of it, 2 in 3 cybersecurity pros say their orgs underestimate threats, and more

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These include a lack of standard data formats, limited ability to integrate with EHR systems or share with community-based organizations, and insufficient training on how to code social determinants. Sales In 2022, 32 health systems implemented Oracle Cerner CommunityWorks , a version of the Cerner Millenium EHR tailored to rural providers.

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Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills

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Risk management vendor Censinet, KLAS Research, the AHA, and others are launching Wave 3 of The Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study. Also, Oracle Health is collaborating with Valeos , providing access to EHR data and cloud infrastructure to modernize the organ transplant system.

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

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that are in the process of adopting or have implemented electronic health record (EHR) systems. But the fact of the matter is the vast number of documents in the health sector that need to be scanned, printed, and secured proves the Cloud to be the most viable and reliable option. The answer is quite simple.

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Embracing and Prioritizing Cloud-Based Care in Rural Communities

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But just like comparing different types of aircraft, the options for EHR solutions are widely separated in terms of complexity. The right cloud-based EHR solution is ideal for underserved and isolated providers. Rural healthcare administrators need a modern system to help them navigate the challenges they regularly encounter.

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Addressing Clinical Staffing Shortages in Healthcare: The Crucial Role of IT Investment

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By automating routine tasks such as appointment scheduling, billing, and documentation, clinical staff can spend more time focusing on patient care. Protecting Data Through Stronger Cybersecurity and Network Resilience With the increasing use of technology in healthcare, cybersecurity has become a critical concern.

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Weekly Roundup – May 20, 2023

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Read more… Working Together for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity. Erik Decker at Intermountain Health and Ed Gaudet at Censinet sat down with John to discuss two initiatives to encourage collaboration among cybersecurity stakeholders, improve visibility into cybersecurity risks, and fight back against cyberattacks.