Healthcare It News

APRIL 21, 2022

Automation has a major role in transforming the healthcare experience. For example, Northwell Health implemented health chats with its patients. million healthcare workers by 2030. Care navigators also commented on the additional peace of mind they had as a result of being able to see patients responding through the chats.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Despite being hailed as “healthcare heroes,” nurses feel overworked, underpaid and under-appreciated. the nation’s leading healthcare communication firm, only a quarter of the nurses surveyed felt very satisfied with their job and just over one in four are satisfied with their pay. According to a recent survey by Jarrard Inc.,

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Terry Ray, SVP, Data Security GTM, and Field CTO at Imperva Despite satisfying regulatory requirements, 93% of healthcare organizations have experienced a data breach within the past three years and 57% have been breached more than five times over that span. Why do Attackers Target Healthcare?

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 3, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. 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. The good news?

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 3, 2022

Staff wanted their patients to feel supported and heard, so instead of relying solely on post-discharge/post-transfer insights, they committed to collecting real-time feedback to better understand patient needs and quickly implement changes to improve the patient experience. THE PROBLEM. " PROPOSAL. " Claude Stang, Cedars Sinai.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In 2019, Cleveland-based University Hospitals saw an opportunity to use automation and digital care technologies to improve patient engagement, clinical care and outcomes. The organization wanted to offer its patients tools and options that support their personal healthcare journeys in these ways.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 5, 2024

Jessica Rengstorf, Director of US Healthcare Strategy at Endava Augmented reality and virtual reality are innovative technologies that can provide tremendous benefits to the healthcare industry, bringing a deeper understanding of complex medical concepts to healthcare professionals and patients alike.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

EHRs usually contain all the information required for multiple types of fraud, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, other government and state ID numbers, health data, and health insurance information. Many healthcare organizations encrypt EHR data.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 10, 2024

The healthcare industry is ever-evolving in multiple ways, from adopting the latest technology to protecting patient privacy with a focus on compliance. Traditional training methods have increasingly proven inefficient and ineffective at meeting the growing demands of healthcare professionals.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

Report: Security Breaches in Healthcare (Direct Download PDF, 1.9MB, 16 pages) An unwanted record was set in 2023 with 725 large security breaches in healthcare reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), beating the record of 720 healthcare security breaches set the previous year.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

Moving towards an entirely digital world of healthcare can be very appealing in a lot of ways. Having everything digital means better interoperability, increased patient access, and more. However, with the ever-increasing cybersecurity threats and attacks moving more digital can also be very scary.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

The following is a guest article by Steve Gwizdala , VP of Healthcare at Ping Identity The healthcare security landscape has become an increasingly critical concern. According to the 2023 ForgeRock Breach Report , healthcare has consistently ranked as the most targeted industry by cybercriminals for the past five years.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 7, 2021

Virtual care aligns with strategic imperatives to improve health outcomes, enhance patient safety, and optimize the patient experience for populations with medical complexity and high healthcare needs. As a result, it will pay off if healthcare can continue the expansion of telehealth started by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 27, 2022

In April of 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’ Office of Information Security issued a 27-page publication, entitled “Insider Threats in Healthcare.” Insider threats can cause data breaches. The subject of insider data breaches is discussed below. Disgruntled employees . Malicious insiders.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH extended those rights to electronic medical records, extended privacy rights of patients to access their records, increased penalties for HIPAA violations, extended the HIPAA security and breach notification rules and expands the HIPAA encryption compliance requirement. Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ken Parent, CEO at Element Critical As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, there has been significant disruption to budgets, manpower, and resources throughout healthcare facilities. In fact, global data creation is expected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes by 2025.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 4, 2024

SVP of Healthcare Economics at MultiPlan Data has become the lifeblood of healthcare, making it possible to gain granular insights that enable more effective and precise patient-centric care. Traditionally, these models have relied on descriptive data and statistical analysis to identify health risks and historical trends.

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Jane Sarashon

APRIL 3, 2024

that people — both patients and the health care workforce — feel less safe, discussed in Safety in Healthcare 2024 from Press Ganey. “Safety is the foundation of healthcare. “Safety is the foundation of healthcare. “First, do no harm” is a key M.O. in health care. points, 81.8% points, 81.8%

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 17, 2023

Lamont, Global RWE Data Strategy, Access & Enablement at IQVIA and General Manager The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2023 report highlighted a few major accomplishments within oncology, such as decreased cancer mortality rates and increased trial diversity. However, there is still much work to be done.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

People are likely to get hurt when they don’t have the skills or knowledge to identify the many hazards in the healthcare environment. Healthcare employees are exposed to various potential risks, including biological agents, chemical substances, muscle strains due to repetitive movements, and workplace violence.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What You Should Know: NextGen Healthcare, Inc. a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, today announced that its clients participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) leveraged NextGen® Population Health to achieve a cumulative $82 million in total Medicare savings last year.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 10, 2023

John Nebergall, COO at Consensus Cloud Solutions Despite assertions that healthcare is “burned out on talking about burnout,” the HIMSS 2023 presentations that have kept attendees talking long after the sessions ended included those that use automation to relieve workforce pressures.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. 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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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ravi Pratap, Co-Founder and CTO at Beaconstac Technology provides the foundation of modern healthcare, with the potential to generate $410 billion in annual revenue by 2025. Efficient IT solutions in healthcare organizations ensure optimal patient care and seamless operational functionality.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

CareTeam is a primary care organization that partners with employers to operate on-site, near-site and shared-site clinics for employees. "First, knowing that quick implementation promotes scalability, we needed a system that we could implement quickly across multiple locations. THE PROBLEM.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2022

Virtual Care Transformation Model: Roadmap to Evolve Virtual Healthcare Benefits. Recent data shows that 80% of large employers believe virtual care will have a significant effect on how healthcare is delivered in the future, a 52% increase from 2018. continuum to specific populations based on healthcare needs.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 23, 2023

And the world of healthcare is no different. To hear more about the current healthcare cyberattacks , we reached out to our lovely Healthcare IT Today Community. web vulnerability scanners are another example of a solution that can help healthcare IT administrators best protect their critical assets. How did it start?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2021

Lord knows that through the bedlam of the past year-plus, there have been countless lessons to be learned in healthcare and health IT. The entire foundation of healthcare is built on in-person care. Gathering their feedback and implementing change based on their feedback will give you the biggest bang for your buck."

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 6, 2022

During the pandemic, so much was asked of our healthcare workers that they began to get burnt-out and started to quit. Stretched out led to stretched thin, meaning that more healthcare workers got burnt-out and quit as well. Bryan Dickerson, Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions at Hospital IQ.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 12, 2023

While some have called 2022 an ‘unprecedented year’ for healthcare, the reality is that many of the pressures that challenge health systems’ budgets and margins will continue into 2023 and beyond. Providers Will Fight Revenue Challenges With Admin Efficiencies: Revenue challenges will persist in 2023 for healthcare providers.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

We are excited to join forces with C 2 HEALTHCARE because it makes sense for the need in the market right now,” said John Klare, managing partner at Impact Advisors. Organizations are continuing to struggle with staffing pressures creating retention challenges and increased premium pay and labor expense.

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Hospitals 62

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH extended those rights to electronic medical records, extended privacy rights of patients to access their records, increased penalties for HIPAA violations, extended the HIPAA security and breach notification rules and expands the HIPAA encryption compliance requirement. Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 23, 2023

Securing customer data has become paramount for organizations in today’s digital world. With increasing cybersecurity threats and regulatory requirements, businesses need to demonstrate their commitment to protecting sensitive information. One way to accomplish this is by achieving SOC 2 readiness.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, with technological advancements come potential risks and vulnerabilities that could compromise the security of sensitive data. Access Control Management Controlling access to sensitive data is crucial in preventing unauthorized disclosure or alteration. Learn More × Rated #1 on G2 for Healthcare Compliance Find Out More!

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 22, 2020

With more than 325,000 employees at 150 VA Medical Centers and 1,400 community-based clinical settings, and caring more than 9 million veterans each year, the challenges and opportunities for technology-enabled care delivery at VA are clear. Indeed, telehealth continues to be a major priority for the VA. At HIMSS20, Dr. Neil C.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 20, 2023

This article is the second in a series that explores the benefits of HIPAA, focusing on some of the ways that HIPAA has benefited healthcare professionals. The first article in the series covered the benefits of HIPAA for healthcare organizations. Before the Privacy Rule was introduced there was a cavalier attitude to patient privacy.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

As a significant provider of behavioral healthcare, Cornell Scott-Hill has patients with fears or anxieties related to leaving their homes, driving, or going to healthcare facilities. THE PROBLEM.

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