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Healthcare Security and Risk – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. We are going to see an increased demand for privacy-preserving technology in 2023, and therefore more investment in the space. during 2023. Check out our community’s healthcare Security and Risk predictions.

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Weekly Roundup – December 16, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

We learned about expanded capabilities thanks to telemedicine, a need to reform prior authorization, and AI’s potential to help analyze images. Healthcare organizations increasingly face fines when data breaches are the result of a ransomware attack , noted Dotty Bollinger at Compliancy Group.

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Weekly Roundup – November 11, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

American Telemedicine Association Leaps Into Privacy and AI Policies. Read more… Bonus Features for November 5, 2023: Only 24% of healthcare organizations have successfully disrupted ransomware attacks, while 83% of healthcare leaders say AI is or will be an essential skill.

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Bonus Features – May 14, 2023 – Only 16% of organizations are using data to define clinical best practices, 84% of orgs hit with ransomware attacks lose revenue, and more

Healthcare IT Today

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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Weekly Roundup – May 20, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Read more… Large Language Models Will Transform Telemedicine. With ransomware impacting patient safety, organizations need to take proactive steps to protect cloud infrastructure and prevent future attacks , according to T.J. Read more… Include User Experiences When Assessing AI-Based Solutions. Houske at OTAVA.

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Four Healthcare Compliance Issues to Watch (March 2023)

Compliancy Group

Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023. Beginning May 12, 2023, telehealth services by providers must use “HIPAA-compliant” technologies and communication products. Two other significant changes include: Prescriptions for controlled substances via telemedicine will no longer be allowed after May 11.

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Health Provider News – January 20, 2023

Hall Render

for obesity rate, is getting heavier Medical Properties Trust Sponsors Children’s of Alabama Primary care group makes major local acquisition, doubling footprint in state ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is losing more than $1M a month Alaska’s flu season appears to have peaked.