Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This past June, a John Doe plaintiff who was a patient at Baltimore-based Medstar Health System filed a class action complaint against Meta Platforms in the U.S. Meanwhile, in August, Novant Health disclosed a data breach related to the Java tracking script that may have affected 1.3 And several major U.S. million individuals.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 31, 2021

Patient Engagement Population Health Precision Medicine This is the second article in a series regarding process-based opportunities as the healthcare industry begins to emerge from the challenges of the pandemic. It is an approach to patient care that is based on the idea that one person?s health system. health system.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Eric Ly, Founder & CEO of KarmaCheck Healthcare staffing, an essential pillar of the U.S. healthcare system, involves a myriad of entities, including healthcare providers, facilities, staffing agencies, credentialing bodies and regulatory agencies. Implications for the healthcare staffing industry would include: 1.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 11, 2023

Healthcare ransomware attacks have at least doubled in the past 5 years, data recovery from backups has decreased, and it is now common for data to be stolen and publicly released following a successful attack, according to a new analysis recently published in the JAMA Health Forum. million records in 2016 to around 16.5

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Health Populi

AUGUST 24, 2022

There is a direct association between a person’s health status and patient outcomes and their financial health, quantified in original research published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. Serious mental illness and substance use disorders ranked the highest for risk of medical debt in collections.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Christine Lee, Head of Health Partnerships at AnalyticsIQ Understanding the multifaceted dimensions of patient wellness goes beyond the medical symptoms presented in a clinical setting. Understanding SDOH creates promising pathways toward a more informed, equitable, and effective healthcare ecosystem.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 18, 2022

We are witnessing a healthcare affordability crisis in America. The issues facing the healthcare system at large can seem insurmountable at times, which is why it’s important to focus on areas where we can make a difference in ways that make sense for everyday citizens. Working to solve healthcare affordability is that key first step.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 13, 2024

By Adithi Iyer The idea of artificial intelligence is just seeping into our collective consciousness, but as we watch new developments in the space, the true “new kid on the block” may be a new type of infused human-technology intelligence — one derived from a blob of cells no larger than a grain of rice.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The following is a guest article by Huong Le Dieu, Lead Product Manager , BLabs at Baracoda In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, where demographic shifts and the prevalence of chronic diseases have placed immense demands on our medical systems, a transformative potential is on the rise. Facilitating this evolution?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the world of healthcare, where we are constantly looking for ways to make things better, it is no surprise that we are facing a high burnout rate. While there are countless problems and struggles in healthcare, there are a lot of ideas and technologies right now that are working to make things better.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 27, 2022

Arnaud Rosier, CEO at Implicity. Since then, the technology behind permanent cardiac rhythm management has steadily evolved, enabling a variety of implants known collectively as cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Remote monitoring also alleviates the data burden on cardiac patients, improving their quality of life.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 26, 2023

This privacy policy expiration carries significant implications for healthcare providers and emphasizes the importance of patient privacy. Implications of COVID-19 Privacy Policy Expiration During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers benefited from the flexibility provided by HIPAA enforcement discretion.

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Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2024

“Clinical transformation with AI is easier without patients.” Patients, their care partners, caregivers, and advocates are already utilizing AI powered tools and creating their own LLMs in ways that the average physician, healthcare executive, and health IT vendors would not believe. Three in five U.S.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 5, 2022

As the healthcare industry is experiencing major changes in the wake of the pandemic, how do we cut through the noise of beeping monitors and the constant influx of data each patient produces in a given moment to ensure optimal care, especially for critically ill patients? The Path to Predictive Data.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… 2024 Health IT Predictions: Generative AI and Data. Read more… 2024 Health IT Predictions: The Healthcare Workforce.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2024

The following is a guest article by Marlena Herrera, Director at Protegrity Healthcare organizations are becoming more lucrative targets for hackers, as their data is rich with extremely sensitive information and is often susceptible to vulnerabilities.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by TJ Houske, Senior Vice President of Technology, Operations, and Engineering at OTAVA Ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations doubled in the last five years, according to a new study by JAMA Health Forum. For healthcare, the following factors are particularly compelling.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

For something as important and as sensitive as healthcare, there are plenty of rules and regulations in place to protect both patients and organizations. However, with healthcare being ever-evolving our regulations are also ever evolving. The following is what they had to say.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Collaboration in healthcare delivers remarkable outcomes. The four-day summit focused on the evolving role of HIE, new interoperability successes and the valuable implications of harnessing data to advance health equity.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 28, 2023

Now, as mental health-related visits in emergency departments (EDs) continue to rise , healthcare professionals must consider: “How can we create better behavioral health supports for people in crisis?” It’s a question that has significant implications for quality of care as well as cost.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

” For this report, PwC’s Health Research Institute surveyed 2,511 American consumers, 128 health plan executives, 153 healthcare provider organization executives, and 124 pharmaceutical and life sciences executives in August and September 2020. Healthcare right-sizes after the telemedicine explosion.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 28, 2021

During the prescribing process, a physician’s ability to accurately and reliably match the most appropriate therapy option with the patient at hand is limited by the amount and quality of clinical information that is available. One particular limitation is the use of strict inclusion and exclusion criteria during trial enrollment.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Despite the myriad ways it can alleviate the burden placed on healthcare professionals, there is still significant staff skepticism to embrace AI. What does have an unquestioned impact is large data sets that are curated with quality, quantity, and diversity in mind. How did the patient sleep, did they eat, how are they moving, etc?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Information exchange and data availability are now a cost of doing business but establishing a robust strategy for that exchange and compliance with the new regulation from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology takes careful planning. Core Data for Interoperability ( USCDI ) standard.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 18, 2021

The need to quickly integrate telemedicine, and an opportunity for a better patient care model, caused a digital transformation roadmap to get accelerated. The COVID-19 crisis put a laser focus on how apparent it is that data and advanced analytics can be powerful weapons in the fight against pandemics.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic elevated many digital innovations, proving that virtually connecting with patients is not only convenient but necessary when it comes to providing equitable access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical research. As a result, patients’ access to trial sites was reduced by 80 %, according to McKinsey.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Working Together for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity. Read more… Putting Social Determinants Data to Use.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 3, 2023

By Alicia Ely Yamin In December of 2020, Argentina’s Congress passed Law 27.610 , which overhauled the country’s previously restrictive legal framework on abortion. Around the world, when countries have taken steps to liberalize abortion access, these new laws have proven challenging to implement, as in Ireland and South Africa.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 9, 2023

HPH sector organizations also store large quantities of data that can be easily monetized and used for a range of nefarious purposes such as identity theft, blackmail, and insurance fraud. Regardless of the threat actor, the attacks can have serious financial and reputational implications and often put patient safety at risk.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In the world of Healthcare, there isn’t much room for making guesses. When you’re in charge of someone’s well being, it is critical that all of your decisions are well thought through and based on data. AI, when applied properly, is very helpful in not only gathering data, but in sharing, analyzing, and storing it.

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MedTrainer

JULY 12, 2023

Unfortunately, when they happen in a healthcare environment, there are big-time implications. Incidents big and small can put the health and well-being of patients and staff at risk, which is why it’s important to respond to them quickly and address the situation thoroughly. What Is Healthcare Incident Management Software?

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MedTrainer

JULY 12, 2023

Unfortunately, when they happen in a healthcare environment, there are big-time implications. Incidents big and small can put the health and well-being of patients and staff at risk, which is why it’s important to respond to them quickly and address the situation thoroughly. What Is Healthcare Incident Management Software?

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Steven Lazer, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences CTO, Alex Long, Head of Life Sciences Sales Strategy, and Michael Giannopoulos, Healthcare Global CISO and CTO for the Americas at Dell Technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a long time.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As the healthcare industry grows and changes, compliance with regulations and standards is paramount. Healthcare organizations face numerous challenges in navigating complex regulatory frameworks while ensuring patient safety, data privacy, and maintaining the trust of stakeholders.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

The metaverse has been described as the “next frontier” and the “new era” of healthcare. 1] The metaverse has numerous potential applications for healthcare, ranging from virtual immersive therapy experiences to digitally evaluating drug interactions. Data Privacy and Security.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With millions of people actively using platforms like Facebook to connect and share information, it’s crucial to consider the implications of using such platforms in professional contexts – especially in fields that require strict adherence to patient privacy regulations. For instance: 1.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Credentialing is the behind-the-scenes process that turns this implication into reality, and it’s a critical part of running a responsible healthcare facility. Negligent credentialing practices break this bond of trust, and introduce risk into the healthcare environment. What Is Negligent Credentialing? Legal Liability.

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