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Microsoft unveils Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, to help with RPM security

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Microsoft is previewing its new Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, an API feature that enables healthcare organizations to scale secure connectivity for an array of devices streaming protected health information. Even before the COVID-19 crisis, remote patient monitoring was poised to gain big momentum in 2020. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

The most notable approval is USCDI v3, and others include two implementation guides from CMS for Quality Reporting Document Architecture and three HL7 standards (for C-CDA, FHIR, and QRDA). Health information network Availity was awarded Compliance Leader Verification by the Ethisphere Institute.

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GlobalMed to Unveil Enhanced Virtual Health Platform and New Delivery Systems at HIMSS20

GlobalMed

. – February 26, 2020 – GlobalMed, a leading provider of virtual health solutions, today announced that it will showcase integration enhancements to its virtual health platform eNcounter®, introduce a backpack telehealth exam station, and offer a lighter, more affordable exam camera at HIMSS20, March 9-13 in Orlando, FL.

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Patient Engagement through Communication Platforms

Healthcare IT Today

With the increase in digital health, remote care, and patient access, the need for a reliable platform to conduct everything has also increased. The right platform empowers patients to take an active role in their healthcare, leading to better adherence to treatment plans and improved health outcomes.

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AWS physician expert talks new use cases for telehealth, machine learning, cloud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For example, telehealth can allow physicians to provide remote care to patients in the moments after a stroke or a heart attack until paramedics arrive. When it's not clear whether an emergency visit is required, physicians can conduct remote consultations with patients to determine the best course of action.