Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Yesterday, we shared a number of the insights into the health data and interoperability needs in healthcare. A HIMSS statistic cited the average healthcare system as having 18 EMRs. Until that data is more centralized and secure, it can create challenges for HIM teams, clinicians, and patients.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions. Purging Guidelines & Criteria HIPAA privacy rules do not address medical record retention requirements, and the guidelines from several states and the federal government are ambiguous at best.

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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). Data minimalism can maximize clinical results.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Five Key Factors When Selecting the Right Data and Tech Partner in Healthcare. Proven Strategies to Elevate your NIST Framework Implementation. The Role of Digital Care Journeys in a Health System’s Digital Front Door Strategy. Healthcare’s Perfect Storm: Five Cost-Saving Strategies.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Financial Costs: The costs associated with redundant data processes and inefficiencies further strain the financial resources of healthcare institutions, already burdened by the need to provide cost-effective care. Security Threats: Health data is a prime target for cyberattacks due to its sensitivity.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As such, as a regulator for a day, I’d implement critical clarification and updates of HIPAA, its scope and classification when it comes to medical guidance from AI-powered tools, outline the responsibility and liability of AI, and explore the selling of data for profit without transparency and consent.

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