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Amazon's Rx to fix the pharmacy experience as brick-and-mortar drugstores struggle

Fierce Healthcare

Leveraging its logistics and supply chain muscle, now including drone delivery, Amazon wants to make it faster and easier for patients to get their prescription medications and speed up "triage to | Amazon Pharmacy's focus on making it faster and more convenient for patients to get prescription medications comes as brick-and-mortar drugstores are limiting pharmacy hours and even closing locations across the country.

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8 Ways AI Will Transform The Future of Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Palak Shah, Co-Founder and Head of Clinical Operations at Luna The accelerating advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have ignited a new era of innovation and potential across various industries. Healthcare is a sector that stands to gain tremendously from this revolution. Here are eight specific ways AI will transform the future of healthcare, making it more efficient, personalized, and proactive. 1.

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Healing Harmonies

HealthIT Answers

New On Demand Dr. Nick: The Incrementalist: With guest CT Lin, MD, System CMIO at UC Health who tells the story of his early entry into the world of healthcare informaticists as the “Chief Complainer”. CT delves into the complexities of EHRs, the pressing cybersecurity concerns, and the overwhelming in-basket conundrum faced by physicians. The post Healing Harmonies appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Bonus Features – October 29, 2023 – 66% of patients prefer email or text for reminders about medical bills, 94% of clinicians said lack of timely access to insights within EHR impacts patient care, and 28 more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Burda on Healthcare: Calling a Physician Burnout Timeout

HealthIT Answers

By David Burda - I have no doubt that a lot of physicians are burned out. So are a lot of nurses, teachers, journalists, IT people, assembly line workers, truck drivers, rideshare drivers, restaurant servers, fast food workers and pretty much anyone else who’s been asked by their bosses to “do more with less” or “work smarter not harder” as they adapt to the post-pandemic economy.

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Medical Credentialing Services in Colorado

MedTrainer

Medical credentialing in Colorado, like in many other states, is a crucial process that ensures healthcare providers meet specific qualifications and standards to practice medicine safely and effectively. The Colorado Medical Board oversees medical credentialing and licensing within the state. To become credentialed in Colorado, healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurses, must submit a comprehensive application that includes their educational background, trainin

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in California

MedTrainer

California has the most rules of any state, so it’s no surprise that there is additional complexity when it comes to managing healthcare compliance in California. The Golden State also has a reputation for being at the forefront of healthcare policy innovation, which means that providers must constantly adapt to new laws and regulations. To effectively manage compliance, healthcare organizations must establish a robust system for monitoring and interpreting these changes and swiftly implement ne

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Ransomware the biggest threat

The HIPAA Blog

Ransomware: the Biggest Threat. According to research by NCC Group, ransomware attacks were up dramatically in September 2023, both from the preceding year (153%) and, within the healthcare sector, from the preceding month (89%). It's relatively easy to do, and many victims have no option but to pay.

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Medical Credentialing Services in California

MedTrainer

California is known for being “extra,” and that’s what you can expect when it comes to medical credentialing services in California. The high volume of providers in California means both the credentialing and recredentialing processes are even longer. Before looking specifically at provider credentialing in California, let’s start with a definition.

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OCR webinar on SRA requirement

The HIPAA Blog

Spooky: OCR is hosting a Halloween webinar on the HIPAA Security Rule's risk analysis requirement. At 3:00 Eastern time (the invite says EST, but I think it's EDT) on Tuesday, October 31, an OCR panel will discuss how to conduct a risk analysis.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.