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From Paper to Pixels: The Future is Bright for Health Information Management

Healthcare IT Today

The evolution of Health Information Management (HIM) professionals has been remarkable. Jennifer Mueller, President of the American Health Information Management Association ( AHIMA ), sees a bright future for the HIM industry. When I started my career in health information, I worked in the medical records department.

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ECRI, EHR Association put forth safety practices for behavioral health IT

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

ECRI's Partnership for Health IT Patient Safety is working with the HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association chart some of the common challenges involved in integrating behavioral health systems with primary care EHRs. Optimize clinical documentation for behavioral health and primary care integration.

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Americans Grew Digital Health-Data Muscles in the Pandemic – New Insights from the Pew Charitable Trusts

Health Populi

And most patients would also want access to information on their mental, behavioral, and substance use history. A newer category of personal health information, social determinants of health, garners well over one-half of Americans’ interest in access that data. As with other aspects of U.S. Patients in the U.S.

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3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions. Many practices rely on email for communication but this presents substantial risks to HIPAA compliance.

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Getting the Patient Into the Office at Sun Life Health

Healthcare IT Today

Sun Life Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) near Phoenix, Arizona, is leveraging their eClinicalWorks EHR platform to persuade patients to get the care they need. By closing these care gaps, not only are they better serving the community, Sun Life Health is also able to secure more federal funding.

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Dichotomy Was the Through Line at AHIMA23

Healthcare IT Today

Dichotomy of Healthcare Dr. Zeev Neuwirth opened the 2023 American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA23) conference and spoke about the dichotomy of healthcare. At AHIMA23 the dichotomy of HIM’s past and present was on full display. mRNA vaccines, ambient voice scribes, and of course AI.

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HIMSS24: Showcasing Clinical Benefits from Digital Health

Xealth

Digital innovation now has the results to back it up – as shown by speakers, including our COO and Co-Founder Aaron Sheedy and ChristianaCare’s Chief Health Information Officer and VP of Digital Clinical Transformation Dr. Timothy Shiuh in their joint session “ Using Digital to Fill White Space Between Appointments.”