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What physicians can learn from anthropologists

KevinMD

Since the passing of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act in 2009, it has been said that health tech would dramatically revolutionize health care and the patient experience. Advocates have claimed time and time again that it would advance disease diagnosis capabilities, improve patient outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction.

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Moody's: Hospitals among industries with highest risk of exposure to cyberthreats

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals are among the sectors facing the highest potential risks when it comes to a "rising tide" of cyberthreats, according to a recent report from Moody's Investors Service.

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Healthcare Roundup—Texas joins states taking aim at surprise hospital bills

FierceHealthIT

Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have joined forces to take aim at the problem of balance billing and more healthcare headlines from around the web.

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