Digital Health

MARCH 11, 2018

I was in Las Vegas at HIMSS this last week, which, for the uninitiated, is a veritable orgy of health information technology (HIT). Someone from HIMSS leadership told me that over 42,000 people had shown up and they were expecting closer to 45,000. It’s a long way from 1998, I’ll tell you. Back then HIT […].

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 17, 2021

The following is a guest article by Jaime Bland, DNP, RN-BC, Chief Executive Officer at CyncHealth, the health data utility for the Midwest, and Kat McDavitt, Principal Advisor and Head of Public Affairs for Innsena and advises organizations including PointClickCare on external affairs.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 20, 2024

Ben Hsieh, Vice President of Product, says that Discern Health works with payers, providers, and Health Information Exchanges (HIE). Pinho would also like Discern Health’s analytics to help patients; families, decreasing their financial, physical, and emotional burdens.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 25, 2021

In a recent message I got from EHNAC, they had this great image at the start of their email: Then, they had this line below it which really caught my attention: Interoperability has been an important topic in healthcare for over a decade. Are we there yet? Are we closer than we were? Absolutely. No […].

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 6, 2020

New research from the ONC has found that a meaningful percentage of hospitals are engaged in data sharing, with a growing number making patient health information available from outside sources. Though the data goes back a couple of years, it’s still a worthwhile look at where data sharing trends are among hospitals.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Such was the case at the first ever collaborative conference for health information exchange (HIE), interoperability, public health, and health equity. The four-day summit focused on the evolving role of HIE, new interoperability successes and the valuable implications of harnessing data to advance health equity.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News In a blog post, ONC highlighted trends in patient access to electronic health information.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Harmony Healthcare IT (HHIT) , a leading health data management and platform solution provider, today announced a significant investment from Novacap , one of North America’s premier private equity firms. This strategic partnership will accelerate HHIT’s technological contribution and expansion in health information technology.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is a big step forward for QHINs who can now start sharing health data. We’ll see how effective it is at solving the healthcare interoperability problem. Developers of certified health IT will also have the ability to move to USCDI v3 sooner.

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Digital Health Global

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Health Gorilla Establishes Interoperability Floor Even with the vast majority of health records digitized, access to comprehensive patient data for efficient and effective care remains a challenge for healthcare providers.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2021

healthcare system, healthcare organizations were struggling to prepare for the new set of rules that would codify demands that they make patient health information freely available. Even before the pandemic overwhelmed the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2021

For the 6th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we’re sitting down with Aaron Miri, CIO at The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2023

This is particularly true when it comes to sharing health information between healthcare organizations and with patients. To better understand everything that’s happening with the 21st Century Cures Act and how it will impact healthcare organizations, I sat down with Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for Health IT at HHS.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In January, the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) became a reality, and in October applications opened for organizations seeking designation as Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs). State and regional HIEs are critical to our nation’s goal of comprehensive interoperability.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For the 43rd episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we sat down with Henry Vynalek, Director of HIE & IT Operations at Ohio Health Information Partnership. Vynalek then shares what interoperability challenge he wishes he could get rid of. We move onto health equity and discuss the work being done there.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2022

No doubt those of you in the world of health IT and interoperability saw the news that Epic plans to apply to join TEFCA as an inaugural QHIN (Qualified Health Information Network). Then, we ask him what he sees as Epic’s broader view around interoperability beyond TEFCA. Learn more about Epic: [link].

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Lloyd Price

APRIL 13, 2024

The latest advancements in digital health technologies This could include discussions on artificial intelligence, machine learning, telehealth, and other emerging technologies. Growth and M&A for Healthcare Technology companies Healthcare Technology Thought Leadership from Nelson Advisors – Market Insights, Analysis & Predictions.

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Lloyd Price

MAY 28, 2023

Through its regional presence, HIMSS Europe works towards aligning the diverse healthcare systems and policies across European countries, fostering collaboration, and promoting interoperability in health information exchange.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

There’s a collective holding of breath right now in health IT as the ONC appears likely to issue its final HTI-1 rule with new data standards for the next stage of healthcare interoperability soon. Some key HTI-1 compliance deadlines require action before the end of 2024.To

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 22, 2023

There has been a lot of activity and news coverage of Qualified Health Information Networks, or QHINs, recently. The Qualified Health Information Networks, or QHINs, are the actual networks that are Qualified to operate under the rules of TEFCA and move health information between exchange participants.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2023

The organization’s 5,000+ physicians, who are treating people across the socioeconomic spectrum, believe that comprehensive health information is crucial to deliver high-quality care for their patients. Any patient should be able to see a physician or care provider without spending valuable time recounting their history.

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Digital Leaders HealthTech

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Interoperability as the key to making a perfect vision an effective and trusted reality. With Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) becoming a reality as an essential ingredient of the NHS Long Term Plan, the need to ensure that data and information flows readily and securely between central, regional, and local care settings is vital.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 21, 2021

Since its founding in 2005, MAeHC has worked to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery in the state by guiding organizations in the implementation and meaningful use of health IT. It has also spearheaded interoperability, standards development and HIT policy initiatives. ON THE RECORD.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Challenges and considerations: Technical complexity: Implementing and integrating SSI technology across diverse healthcare systems can be challenging due to technical complexities and interoperability issues. This transparency builds trust and fosters informed consent.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 15, 2023

But the administrative costs for providers to share this information keep escalating. The healthcare industry’s steady progress toward interoperability and health information exchange promises to improve data exchange to address these challenges. With a master’s degree in Health Policy and Management from Harvard T.H.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ensuring the efficient flow of information is fundamental to advancing interoperability. One of the HIPAA-compliant solutions CyncHealth uses to exchange information is Direct Secure Messaging.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How are health data utilities evolving? Lindsey Ferris, DrPH, Senior Interoperability and Public Health Director at PointClickCare – I think we’re at the very early stages. Where are we now with it and where do we see it heading? We’ve compiled their answers in this video below!

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 22, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Health information network Availity was named a Great Place to Work for the third consecutive year.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 18, 2023

Interoperability Healthcare providers use different electronic health record systems, which may not be interoperable with the large language models used in telemedicine. This lack of interoperability could lead to communication and integration issues, potentially compromising patient care quality.

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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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Society for Participatory Medicine

APRIL 9, 2020

Health Informatics (HI) is a relatively new, interdisciplinary field. HI (also called Health Information Systems) uses information technology to organize and analyze health records to improve healthcare outcomes. Tools include medical terminology, information and communication systems, and computer technology.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Download our white paper, “ Leading enterprise content strategy with health information management: An executive guide for acquiring a document management and imaging platform.”. Check out these resources that help healthcare professionals keep up with security news, trends, and leading industry practices.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 7, 2023

HealthTech Thought Leadership from Nelson Advisors - Industry Insights & Analysis for Founders, Owners & Investors. Increased focus on interoperability: We expect to see an increased focus on interoperability in the clinical workflow automation M&A market in the next 12 months. Visit , [link]

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 29, 2023

The group also launched a health equity survey , with the results to be announced at ViVE in Nashville in March. ONC’s latest data brief indicated that, as of the end of 2021, more than 60% of hospitals are actively engaged in sharing health information.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Sonia Chambers, Executive Director at West Virginia Health Information Network. Infrastructure is available nationally for states to leverage and customize locally for their unique Health Information Exchange needs.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Office of the National Coordinator’s (ONC) final HTI-1 rule will bring major compliance hoops for EHR developers to jump through as they carry the next stage of interoperability forward. For more information on how to prepare for the ONC HTI-1 rule , read the first article in our Regulatory Talk series.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Everyone in healthcare likely knows the term PHI (Protected Health Information). Understanding what is considered PHI has been extremely important to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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