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Interoperability: How Hospitals Share Healthcare Data Can Cost Lives, We Can All Do Better

HIT Consultant

Since 1996, when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law, there have been good advances in patient data interoperability, but as a whole, the industry has not embraced them. Relying on outdated record-sharing methods can delay the opportunity for patients to take advantage of life-altering care.

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New York Sets Aside $500M for Hospital Compliance and Cybersecurity

Compliancy Group

New York Governor Kathy Hochul stresses the importance of increased hospital cybersecurity, proposing tighter regulations. New York has already set aside $500 million for compliance efforts that hospitals across the state can apply to receive a share of. Executives at large hospitals, such as Northwell Health, have already commented.

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Patientory Launches Blockchain App Enabling Patients to Earn Money for Their Health Data

HIT Consultant

Even though patients want a better system, the problem is that hospitals and clinicians keep recording patient information in siloed medical data systems. What You Should Know: Patientory Inc. , What You Should Know: Patientory Inc. , Founder and CEO Chrissa McFarlane.

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One Brooklyn Health Dealing with Ongoing Cyber Incident

HIPAA Journal

One Brooklyn Health System is currently dealing with a cyberattack that has caused disruption at its three hospitals – Interfaith Medical Center, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Patient Information Stolen in Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Cyberattack.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

HIT Consultant

Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals.