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Digital Transformation – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 102

Healthcare IT Today

For the 102nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast , we are diving into digital transformation. Then we dive into the barriers that are present in the field of digital transformation and the effect they’ve had on the field. We publish a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Google Podcasts. iHeartRadio.

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The potential security crisis presented by rapid telehealth rollouts

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But security experts say that rise presents vulnerabilities – and the crisis is "blood in the water" for cybercriminals. This month we look at how the COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally changing healthcare organizations' approaches to security, now and in the future. Twitter: @kjercich.

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COVID-19 presents a new chance to make telehealth accessible to the underserved

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Regrettably, minority groups are being left behind by the telehealth revolution," said David Smith, executive director for the Medicaid Transformation Project, in an interview with Healthcare IT News. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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Optimizing Healthcare IT: Four Innovative Ways to Use QR Codes

Healthcare IT Today

And in an era where over six billion people have smartphones, incorporating the tool in healthcare makes sense. The following article shows four practical use cases for QR codes within the healthcare IT landscape. Managing Medical Equipment Healthcare facilities use a diverse range of equipment to deliver effective care to patients.

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Healthcare Technology Regulation: Past, Present and Future – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

This week’s chat will be hosted by Brendan Keeler (@healthbjk) on the topic “Healthcare Technology Regulation: Past, Present and Future.” We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 6/18 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). ” Regulation.

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Insights from Recent Health IT Virtual Events – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 49

Healthcare IT Today

For the 49th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about a number of virtual events we’ve attended and some of the insights coming out of those events. They share the following: * Insights, Unique Presentations, and Announcements. Healthcare IT Trends. Shocking Quotes. *

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DEA suggests 2nd comment period for post-PHE online Rx registration

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The agency invited those interested in presenting to reach out with information about potential safeguards. He said in the "run of show" on day two that the DEA chose 30 presentations per day from the more than 1,000 inquiries. " Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. John Thune (R-S.D.)]