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How to Overcome HIPAA Myths to Enhance the Protection of Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

It’s safe to assume that securing protected healthcare information (PHI) would be a top priority for healthcare IT and security professionals, even if HIPAA didn’t require it. In the healthcare industry, HIPAA provides an additional layer of risk management complexity. That offshore support can still be HIPAA compliant.

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How Healthcare Communication Platforms Can Harness Generative AI in a HIPAA-Compliant Way

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Nate MacLeitch , Founder and CEO at QuickBlox The demand for AI-powered Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) in healthcare is evident: 75% of executives believe that generative AI has reached a stage where it is poised to reshape the healthcare industry.

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A Health Consumer Bill of Rights: Assuring Affordability, Access, Autonomy, and Equity

Health Populi

NABIP, whose members represent professionals in the health insurance benefits industry, drafted and adopted a new American Healthcare Consumer Bill of Rights launched at the meeting. (FYI you might know of NABIP by its former acronym, NAHU, the National Association of Health Underwriters).

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Key Skills and Qualifications for a Successful Career in Health IT and How They’ve Evolved with Advancements in Healthcare Technology

Healthcare IT Today

Tom Liddell, CEO at Harmony Healthcare IT A successful career in health IT leadership requires a unique blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills. A solid foundation in data infrastructure, security, and privacy protocols is crucial for anyone in 2024 looking to succeed in the healthcare industry.

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Amazon healthcare initiatives wake up an industry slow to change

Lloyd Price

The healthcare industry is rife with runaway costs and unrivaled bureaucracy, with established companies either unwilling or unable to fix their most fundamental problems. There is serious money in play in the healthcare industry. Amazon's entry into this market will no doubt pressure traditional players to shake things up.

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Dr. Richard Carmona and Dr. Kelly Nguyen Receive Prestigious UCSF Alumni Awards for Healthcare Innovation

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo is a pioneer in technology-driven healthcare solutions, leading the industry with its Secure and Intelligent Digital Health Platform. In addition to Dr. Carmona’s accolade, Dr. Kelly Nguyen, a UCSF trained PharmD and CEO of DrKumo Inc., received the 2024 UCSF Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni Entrepreneur Award.

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Security and Privacy Hurdles Plaguing AI-Driven Health Services

Healthcare IT Today

IT professionals in the healthcare industry must play their part. The Intersection of HIPPA and AI Solutions When it comes to healthcare, specifically the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, we need to consider two critical concepts before we look at AI solutions developed by a vendor in the HIPAA realm.

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