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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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Why telehealth is more than just a pandemic trend

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

She contends that telehealth is far more than a pandemic trend. Oftentimes, providers are looking for patient health information from disparate systems and do not have a complete picture of the patients' journey. Telemedicine offers a future where patients and providers are empowered with health information.

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10 Healthcare Payment Trends in 2022

Mend

It can be difficult to keep up with the latest healthcare payment trends in a rapidly changing landscape. From new technology like artificial intelligence to an increase in value-based care, these healthcare payment trends will have a major impact on the industry. Trend #1: The Rise of Digital Health. View The eBook Now.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. There are misunderstandings about HIPAA compliance leaving organizations vulnerable by not sufficiently addressing required safeguards for protecting health information issues.

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Reinforcing Readiness and Saving Lives via Integrated Health Information Technologies

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The military health system currently struggles with ways to collect and communicate health information from warfighters on the ground, whether in theater or in garrison. “The trend started with wearable fitness trackers that could measure basic fitness activity and heart rates,” he explained.

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What Trend in RCM Are You Keeping Your Eye on Right Now and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

In search of that answer, we reached out to our wickedly smart Healthcare IT Today Community to see what trends in RCM they are keeping their eyes on and why. Keith Olenik, Chief Health Information Officer at AHIMA – The impact robotic process automation and other AI tools will have on the workforce.

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