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Asynchronous video for pre-op boosts patient and staff experience

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" The technology's capabilities also were compelling to Fedell because the videos are interactive and have built-in surveys and analytics. "And with the surveys, we could do digital teach-backs to ensure the patient understood what they just listened to. They understand us and what we are trying to do."

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Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations

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Lastly, most healthcare IT expenditure over the last ten years has been focused on digitizing patient records, and investment in cybersecurity capability has lagged other industries. Threat actors know healthcare is a prime target for extortion and target them accordingly.

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Health systems, care delivery groups, Amazon launch hospital-at-home initiative

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They point, for instance, to an AARP survey that saw three in four adults 50 years and older preferring to age in their homes and communities. Many healthcare leaders have seen the trend moving in this direction for some time. Healthcare IT News is a publication of HIMSS Media. THE LARGER TREND. " Twitter: @MikeMiliardHITN.

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5 Ways to Close the Cloud Security Gaps in Healthcare

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The following is a guest article by TJ Houske, Senior Vice President of Technology, Operations, and Engineering at OTAVA Ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations doubled in the last five years, according to a new study by JAMA Health Forum. The most common victims have been health clinics.

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Patient experience is evolving as providers embrace telehealth

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While low-hanging fruit such as patient portals are commonplace at this point, the HIMSS survey shows that secure text-based and unified communication platforms are not as widespread. Healthcare IT News is a publication of HIMSS Media. Slightly fewer providers (42% each) offer consultations via text and/or post-discharge follow-ups.

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Ambulatory surgery center's virtual care platform helps boost productivity and patient satisfaction

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Healthcare IT News published a special report highlighting many of these vendors with detailed descriptions of their products. As an ambulatory surgery center, it has to be very intentional about collecting readmission data from the regional hospital. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. " MARKETPLACE.

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How Employer Health Plans Can Utilize Telehealth as a Value-Added Service

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Most employers who can embrace these benefits are already doing so: Healthcare IT News ’ Bill Siwicki points to a survey finding that “virtually all employers (96 percent)” are offering some form of telehealth in 2018 if allowed to do so by state law. Keeping hospital admissions to a minimum.