Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Sriram Rajagopalan , Enterprise Agile Evangelist at Inflectra Today’s most significant risk regarding security and privacy issues in health services is consumers’ need for more awareness of personal health information. So, HIPAA may not apply. What do I mean? About Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 23, 2023

The modern healthcare IT team must possess an array of emerging skills that allow practices to share data while ensuring that no one but the intended targets gain access to it. Let’s explore the evolution of data protection in the healthcare industry and how the best teams protect it.

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

First and foremost, it’s for fitness training, losing weight, sleeping better, and managing a chronic condition. Peoples’ willingness to share their health data with physicians is also the top-trusted share-point, followed by sharing personal health information with family which substantially grew in trust between 2018 and 2020.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Some innovators have invested the time and money to undergo FDA clearance; some have collaborated with health care providers and researchers to build evidence cases and calculate cost-effectiveness or ROI for their use. Only 11% of consumers said in 2018 that they’d be willing to share health data with them. In the U.S.,

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 16, 2023

A February 2023 report published by researcher Joanne Kim outlines the results of a two-month study of how data brokers sell sensitive data mental health data collected from mHealth mental health apps. A 2019 study documented that 20% of LatinX smartphone users were more likely to use a health app than Caucasians.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Principles Concerning Privacy According to Zebley, the privacy team believes that the federal government must update HIPAA, which covers organizations narrowly associated with traditional medical treatment, and regulated the many organizations and digital apps that collect personal health data. HIPAA was last revised in 2013.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 1, 2024

RPM utilizes a variety of digital tools to collect health data remotely. Offer clear and comprehensive training for patients on using the equipment and platform. Consider including family members or caregivers in the training process for additional support. Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g.,

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Differential privacy protects data by answering queries with strategically garbled results. Differential privacy-based solutions require a high degree of expertise to make these systems compliant with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, and data quality can vary dramatically based on how the system is tuned.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

By creating a security awareness program, IT administrators can prioritize continued education and training on the importance of information security and handling patient data. Security awareness should be implemented as part of an organization’s onboarding and annual training program.

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Health Populi

APRIL 30, 2018

Three-fourths of healthcare providers experienced a data breach in 2017, according to the HIMSS 2018 Cybersecurity Survey. Health data insecurity is the new normal. Only 41% of healthcare workers say they receive security training, a Forrester study learned in January 2018. You can read the full HIMSS blog here.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

This week, the news broke that a data breach at the neurology department at Massachusetts General Hospital had exposed private health information on nearly 10,000 people. According to a story appearing in the Boston Globe, an authorized third party got to data stored in software used by MGH researchers.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Clinicians expose themselves to HIPAA violations if they digitally receive PHI data in any form, including having a simple picture of that data sent to them electronically. To properly transmit images with PHI would be to use a HIPAA-compliant texting service or EHR. What is Telehealth? Register.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This integration process involves strategic planning, training, and adherence to best practices to ensure seamless operation and maximum benefit to patients. Emphasize the importance of data privacy and security. Utilize data analytics tools to effectively interpret the influx of health data for timely clinical decision-making.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 31, 2024

This seamless fusion allows for continuous monitoring of patients’ health data, bridging the gap between traditional in-clinic visits and modern, digital healthcare management. Key to this integration is the compatibility of RPM technologies with existing healthcare systems, enabling real-time data flow and analysis.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 25, 2020

Recent allowances made by the HHS Office for Civil rights, which said it won't impose penalties on providers who use non-HIPAA-compliant consumer platforms such as FaceTime, Facebook Messenger or Skype, were game-changers for many small practices and outpatient providers, enabling them to connect with patients quickly and easily.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

Understanding Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Definition and concept RPM involves the use of technology to collect and transmit patient health data from remote locations to healthcare providers for assessment and intervention. The system is customizable to meet the unique needs of individual patients and healthcare organizations.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Read more… How Will Data Utilities Evolve ? Experts agreed that health data utilities are in their early stages but will start to see additional value when they engage with government agencies in their communities and enable data sharing across state lines.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

Telehealth.org readers will also recall the January 4 research report titled, Some Telehealth Platforms Are Tracking Sensitive Patient Data: Are They Violating HIPAA ? It showed how 49 or 50 telehealth platforms investigated by researchers shared sensitive healthcare data with marketing companies. Is that enough?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2023

Ease of Use of a Patient Portal Unlike clinicians, patients do not expect there to be any onboarding or training associated with using the portal. Sharing of Data in a Patient Portal Most patients are familiar with HIPAA and of course, expect data to be kept securely in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Many personal information flows don’t fall under the HIPAA umbrella if the company isn’t a business associate. Furthermore, this week Google made news about how it will absorb the DeepMind AI business into the larger Google Health unit. They are licensed, trained, and tested for service.

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

At the close of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a number of cybersecurity tips were published by OCR (the office within HHS that enforces HIPAA). Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key.

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

At the close of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a number of cybersecurity tips were published by OCR (the office within HHS that enforces HIPAA). Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key.

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

At the close of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a number of cybersecurity tips were published by OCR (the office within HHS that enforces HIPAA). Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key.

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

At the close of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a number of cybersecurity tips were published by OCR (the office within HHS that enforces HIPAA). Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

For example, the complaint alleged that BetterHelp failed to have written policies and procedures for protecting the privacy of health information. And it failed to properly train and supervise employees that handled that health information. Among them was a depiction of the medical caduceus and the term “HIPAA.”

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 25, 2024

These devices seamlessly integrate with the DrKumo mobile app, allowing patients to input additional health data and receive personalized feedback from healthcare providers. The platform also provides secure access for clinicians to monitor patients’ progress and intervene as needed.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 13, 2022

Digitalized healthcare systems and virtual care models are built on the backbone of data analytics, cloud computing, and big data. Value is added to the patients’ care experience through the use of Connected Health Technology, telemedicine, and other advancements in healthcare.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 23, 2022

These companies provide a range of services to ensure the highest level of data security and safety, including risk assessments, detailed security audits, and comprehensive compliance reviews. DrKumo: An Expert in Cybersecurity.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 23, 2023

As a result, health data is creeping into cloud-based tools where it becomes exposed to very new and very real security threats – some of which healthcare organizations have never had to deal with before. It helps when it’s adapted to the modern workforce by making training more point-in-time and engaging.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Legal and regulatory issues: Telemedicine involves the exchange of sensitive health information across jurisdictions and platforms, necessitating attention to privacy, security, consent, liability, reimbursement, licensing, and accreditation. Clear policies and guidelines are necessary to ensure ethical and legal practices.

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Society for Participatory Medicine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Tools like this keep a copy of what you upload, as part of their ongoing training. For me personally this isn’t a concern – I call myself a health data nudist. (“I don’t care who sees what.”) The HIPAA privacy rule does not protect things like this. So think before you A.I. (Or

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Lloyd Price

APRIL 12, 2023

Homomorphic encryption offers several advantages for healthcare data, including: Improved privacy: Homomorphic encryption can help protect patient privacy by ensuring that sensitive data remains encrypted, even when it's being processed. The cost of hardware and software needed to implement homomorphic encryption can be high.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction to Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Definition and concept RPM involves the use of digital technologies to collect health data from individuals in one location and transmit it to healthcare providers in another location for assessment and intervention.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 29, 2024

RPM utilizes advanced technology to monitor patients’ health data in real-time, providing a continuous connection between patients and healthcare teams. These systems comprise wearable devices, blood pressure monitors, and mobile applications that record and transmit health data directly to healthcare providers.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 22, 2022

RPM software is a tool that allows healthcare providers to monitor a patient’s health remotely using electronic devices. This can include using connected devices to monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, as well as other health data such as medication adherence and symptoms.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Overcoming such resistance requires addressing concerns about workflow disruption, providing comprehensive training programs, and cultivating a culture that embraces innovation and collaboration.

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Lloyd Price

MAY 17, 2023

Training programs should focus on recognizing potential threats, implementing secure practices, and maintaining the security of medical devices throughout their lifecycle. Risks include unauthorized access to patient data, data breaches, and inadequate data protection measures.

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