Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Unlike EMRs, requests for access to EHR records can be made by other medical centers. According to respondents, this cloud platform is more tailored to the healthcare industry.

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Redox

AUGUST 1, 2023

There is no shortage of data in healthcare In the last decade, we have witnessed the near-ubiquitous adoption of EHRs, the proliferation of medical devices, the expansion of genetic testing, and the rise of patient-generated health data.

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 23, 2018

Interoperability is an overlapping set of technical and policy challenges, from data access to common data models to information exchange to workflow integration – and these challenges often pose a barrier to healthcare innovation. Microsoft has been engaged for many years on developing best practices for interoperability across industries.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Yesterday, we shared a number of the insights into the health data and interoperability needs in healthcare. This is common in healthcare, especially with the merger and acquisition activity that occurs in our industry. For example, extensive pre-work to uplift network infrastructure is often a prerequisite for vital EHR enhancements.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 5, 2023

Colin stepped in for John Lynn on the latest episode to interview Rob McDonald at Virtru about the importance of a data-centric approach to zero trust and also how to use automation and encryption to improve HIPAA compliance without placing an additional burden on front-line workers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 27, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ernie Ostic , Chief Evangelist at Manta The healthcare industry creates a vast amount of data each year — roughly 30% of worldwide data — the bulk of which must conform with regulatory standards. A Proactive Approach to Data Incidents Data incidents significantly impact healthcare organizations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Where does the healthcare industry go from here with telehealth? Advanced device integration will allow data flow between the providers' EHR and patients' personal devices. With a HIPAA-secure communication channel and easy integration with personal devices, telemedicine removes challenges faced by remote and isolated patients.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

These challenges include: Complexity and Diversity of Data Sources, Formats, and Standards: Healthcare data originates from various sources, such as electronic health records (EHRs), medical devices, wearables, and patient-generated data. HIPAA Compliant Cloud Storage Coursera. References: IBM Watson Health. Mercury Healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 3, 2023

EHR data is a prime target for cyber attackers, as it includes personal data and medical data that can be resold and used to perpetrate financial fraud, extortion, medical billing fraud, and illicit access to medication. In order to have a digital identity that is interoperable across organizational boundaries, you need to have trust.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

As the next phase in the evolution of interoperability, SDC allows for the secure and near real-time sharing of health data between devices at the point of care, regardless of the manufacturer. Traditionally, we think about interoperability as HIEs (health information exchanges), but in 2024 I expect to see new models emerge.

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Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These industry leaders provide a diverse array of solutions and services globally. Nonetheless, challenges persist, particularly interoperability and data integration. Initiatives like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S. McKesson Corporation, and Siemens Healthineers AG, among others.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

On January 10, 2019, Jim Cramer of CNBC’s Mad Money recommended that Apple buy Epic, a market leader in EHRs. At that moment in the Twitterverse, it occurred to me that health IT as a consumer-facing industry was beginning to mainstream in America. The fact is that HIPAA may not cover all of these data flows.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

These perspectives reinforce each other as she works to improve the regulatory landscape shaping security and interoperability in her role at CHIME overseeing congressional engagement efforts focused on effective use of health IT. She does not expect a government mandate in this arena anytime soon.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

These perspectives reinforce each other as she works to improve the regulatory landscape shaping security and interoperability in her role at CHIME overseeing congressional engagement efforts focused on effective use of health IT. She does not expect a government mandate in this arena anytime soon.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

These perspectives reinforce each other as she works to improve the regulatory landscape shaping security and interoperability in her role at CHIME overseeing congressional engagement efforts focused on effective use of health IT. She does not expect a government mandate in this arena anytime soon.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

These perspectives reinforce each other as she works to improve the regulatory landscape shaping security and interoperability in her role at CHIME overseeing congressional engagement efforts focused on effective use of health IT. She does not expect a government mandate in this arena anytime soon.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

These perspectives reinforce each other as she works to improve the regulatory landscape shaping security and interoperability in her role at CHIME overseeing congressional engagement efforts focused on effective use of health IT. She does not expect a government mandate in this arena anytime soon.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

These perspectives reinforce each other as she works to improve the regulatory landscape shaping security and interoperability in her role at CHIME overseeing congressional engagement efforts focused on effective use of health IT. She does not expect a government mandate in this arena anytime soon.

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Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2018

This translates to consumers’ growing expectations of the healthcare industry…including hospitals. EHCs can: Simplify interoperability, enabling data to move into applications. Enter the enterprise health cloud (EHC). Enable providers to deliver engagement consumer experiences leveraging pre-built application services.

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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. Lastly, organizations should continue focusing on the Price Transparency Rule.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

The pandemic accelerated the need for digitalization across industries, including healthcare. How Artificial Intelligence and Other Tech can Help Even when it comes to electronic health records (EHRs), an area where many countries are making strides , the issue of interoperability remains.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2023

While the healthcare industry has typically lagged behind others in implementing digital strategies, it is catching up in order to streamline workflows, optimize patient outcomes, improve operations, and lower costs. Established interoperability standards will facilitate health information and data sharing across outsourced platforms.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Trey Davis at the Phoenix-area FQHC talked to Colin about ensuring patient data goes directly into the EHR to help physicians close gaps in care and, from there, increase the frequency of reminders and the uptake of patient portal adoption. Read more… Getting the Patient Into the Office at Sun Life Health.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

JUNE 5, 2023

As part of my advisory position on SHIFT Shift (formerly Protecting Privacy to Promote Interoperability PP2PI) was founded in 2018 and formalized in 2020 with a mission to advance safe, equitable, and patient-empowered sharing of health information. Why do I express this? Because systems design is very specific to the current systems design.

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Advanced Medical Reviews

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Technology has created lanes for many people, businesses and industries to seek and attain enormous progress. The healthcare industry, in particular, has rapidly evolved in recent years through partnering with technological innovators. As major disrupters in the industry, their strengths hold great promise when applied to healthcare.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 12, 2024

Chronic diseases pose a significant challenge to the healthcare industry, affecting millions worldwide and demanding ongoing management and treatment. Factors to consider include the scalability, interoperability, usability, and cost-effectiveness of RPM systems, as well as compatibility with existing infrastructure and workflows.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The siloed nature of such data repositories can be attributed to various factors, including using different EHR systems, varying data capture standards, and a historical lack of emphasis on system interoperability. The solution to these challenges lies in the adoption of interoperable data systems.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 25, 2024

Disclaimer: This overview of DrKumo’s patient monitoring system in reducing hospital readmissions for chronic patients reflects general industry observations and may not predict specific outcomes. Effectiveness varies by several factors, and this content is not medical advice or a product endorsement.

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mHealth Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

manufactures Healthcare-grade Batteries/Chargers and Barcode Scanners for the Medical Industry. We are committed to putting the business customer at the core of everything we do by delivering comprehensive products, solutions and services across diverse industries. AsReader Inc (USA/Booth 1075). AsReader, Inc. and in Europe.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The blue chips of Silicon Valley have announced they’re interested in disrupting an industry that has bedeviled us with rising costs and inefficiencies for decades. Some of the biggest and most famous tech companies are making big bets on health care. I’d like to explore the why, what and how and leave us with a few thoughtful questions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 16, 2022

Interoperability for better outcomes and clinical advances. The goal of Azure Health Data Services is interoperability that drives better patient outcomes and clinical advances. The health industry generates an overwhelming amount of data, much of which is unstructured and inaccessible.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 11, 2023

The following is a guest article by Bal Heroor, CEO and Principal at Mactores The healthcare industry generates enormous amounts of data daily, from electronic health records (EHRs) to medical claims, research studies, wearables, and other digital health devices.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 5, 2024

Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulatory guidelines, such as HIPAA compliance, to safeguard patients’ sensitive health information transmitted through remote monitoring systems. Data security and privacy Maintaining data security and privacy is paramount when implementing RPM in COPD management.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Healthcare IT and EHR Conferences and Events. DoJ Joins False Claims Whistleblower Suit Against EHR Vendor Modernizing Medicine – Everyone seems to flock to judgments and lawsuits like this one. 2022 Predictions for Healthcare Interoperability – A third predictions post doing so well. Healthcare GIS.

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Import Immunity

MARCH 23, 2015

Industry solved this dilemma by creating a false measure of success — the Connectathon. But what became clear over time was that the two killer issues were discoverability and authentication / authorization — problems that made interoperability unworkable at scale. But old-school interoperability just punted on the problem.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

TETHERED PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDS VERSUS PATIENT PORTALS A tethered PHR, as defined by the ONC, is an online interface tied to an EHR with which patients may view and sometimes interact with their health data. For standalone PHRs, interoperability can cause issues for patients who want to offer a provider access to their data.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

While health care has been slower than other industries to leverage digital transformation, COVID-19 accelerated change — revealing some key barriers blocking the potential for more fulsome transformation, the OECD explains in its latest version of Health At A Glance for 2023 with a detailed chapter on “digital health at a glance.”

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