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Social Media Platforms: NAM’s advice for credible health information

Digital Health Global

Recognizing the impact these platforms can have on shaping public understanding of health matters, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has put forth essential principles and attributes in their paper titled “ Identifying Credible Sources of Health Information in Social Media: Principles and Attributes.

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Patients Don’t Trust Big Tech with Personal Health Information Much Preferring Healthcare Providers as Data Stewards

Health Populi

Nearly all patients are concerned about their medical records getting leaked or breached, which is The State of Patient Privacy , the title of a consumer study from Health Gorilla with a headline finding that “Patients don’t trust Big Tech with their health data.” Who’s most-trusted? Seven in ten U.S.

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Featured Health IT Job: Chief Health Information Officer

Healthcare IT Today

Today, we’re featuring the Chief Health Information Officer position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. This position was posted by Hennepin Healthcare and is located in Minneapolis, MN.

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Effective Healthcare Strategies Driving Better Health Outcomes

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Achieving positive health outcomes is challenging due to various factors, including resource availability, service coordination , evidence-based practices, patient engagement, and organizational culture. Effective healthcare strategies play a vital role in driving better health outcomes for patients and populations.

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Particle Health Appoints Dr. Carolyn Ward as Director of Clinical Strategy

Digital Health Global

This includes the consequences that are presented when access to important health information is limited at best,” said Troy Bannister, CEO, Particle Health. “We Ward has experienced firsthand the frustration that providers and patients face when it comes to navigating data accessibility and usability challenges.

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Strategies and Best Practices for Developing and Nurturing Leadership Skills in Health IT

Healthcare IT Today

So to become a better leader in health IT, we need to figure out what skills and best practices we must do and find out if these skills for health IT leadership is different than other healthcare sectors. The role of CIOs in Health IT necessitates a shift in leadership development strategies. So many great insights here!

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IT execs talk new strategies for analytics, patient engagement, telehealth and more

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We were also able to harness our data analytics in our vaccination rollout strategy to efficiently and equitably get vaccines to people," she added. Leveraging technology to further strategy. Rollins of Freeman Health System said 2020 was a great year for health IT for many reasons. Get flexible.