E-CareManagement

OCTOBER 19, 2020

While there have been many events on interoperability and data sharing, what’s unique here is our focus on the BUSINESS rationale for health data sharing. • This shift creates a business imperative to share information, not to hoard it. Hoarding data is not only bad for business but can be catastrophic in a crisis.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

State documents define rules for collecting, storing, processing, and transmitting medical information. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards.

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Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2018

9 in 10 hospitals and health systems prioritize improving the consumer/patient experience, but only 30% of providers are building these capabilities, I wrote in the Health Populi blog discussing Kaufman Hall’s research. Enter the enterprise health cloud (EHC).

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Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Healthcare analytics tools, driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning, extract valuable insights from extensive healthcare data, supporting clinical decisions and improving patient outcomes. Nonetheless, challenges persist, particularly interoperability and data integration.

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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).

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Many organizations are conducting a full analysis of their sites and some have found more than 50 tools that create privacy risks. This type of document will require not only top-notch billing tools but also new levels of contractual collaboration between separate provider entities.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2023

Big data requires tools to manage what is created such as a secure place to store the data and be able to access it quickly when needed. Established interoperability standards will facilitate health information and data sharing across outsourced platforms. A big problem still exists.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

As I approach my 20-somethingth HIMSS, having been a member of the organization for most of my professional life, I’ll be focusing on the mainstreaming health IT Zeitgeist as I meet with innovators and experts this week in Orlando. I’ll give you four big reasons: The patient is expecting a consumer experience from health care.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

Regulatory and Ethical Considerations Compliance with HIPAA regulations DrKumo RPM complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations regarding the security and privacy of patient health information.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 29, 2024

What is Remote Patient Monitoring for Hypertension RPM for hypertension utilizes digital tools and platforms to monitor patients’ blood pressure and other vital signs from the comfort of their homes. Compatibility Adopt interoperability standards for smooth integration with existing healthcare infrastructures.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

But when dealing with all of the many things that providers do and the highly important health information about patients, something as simple as selecting a communication platform becomes a very tricky situation. How do you maintain the security and privacy of your patient’s health information as cyberattacks continue to climb?

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 25, 2024

Ethical Considerations and Patient Privacy Ensuring data confidentiality and consent Maintaining patient privacy and obtaining informed consent are essential ethical considerations in the implementation of DrKumo’s system, ensuring that patient data is protected and used responsibly.

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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hearing about these pain points from stakeholders is why I’d “repackage HIPAA” if I were a regulator for a day. In that manner, businesses that remained “outside of the purview of HIPAA” would be impacted. Conversely, people wouldn’t spend time trying to remain “outside of regulations.”

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 5, 2024

Engaging patients through remote monitoring and digital health tools can improve adherence and empower patients to take a more proactive role in managing their condition. Additionally, remote monitoring platforms often offer educational resources and self-management tools, further enhancing patient engagement and empowerment.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

of its Security Risk Assessment Tool , with updated features including the ability for organizations to track response to HIPAA security vulnerabilities inside the tool. Los Angeles-area Adventist Health Simi Valley chose Luna for in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Patient portals and personal health records (PHRs) have both received considerable praise for their role in increasing patient engagement. However, distinguishing between the two forms of health IT tools can often be difficult, due to nebulous definitions and overlapping features.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Matt Cohen, Director of AI at Loyal As the buzz continues around emerging technologies in healthcare IT, like generative AI, it’s paramount for health systems to practice a level of caution when adopting these tools. Technology – like humans – has both the power to hurt and to heal.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Both HIPAA and related state laws create strict guidelines and restrictions on collecting, using, and maintaining patient-protected health information. For example, if there is bias inherent in tools being used for hiring, the EEOC will step in and change the requirements.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

By eliminating barriers and providing greater visibility into a patient's medical history and then providing bespoke recommendations or materials to support their care, interoperability and tech stand to provide a better patient experience anywhere as well as empower patients to take greater control over their healthcare journey, he said.

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