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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

My firm's work with health systems on their digital health and digital transformation programs suggests that while telehealth technologies have matured rapidly in the wake of the pandemic, the implementation of virtual care programs has been a struggle. What device and what network is the consumer (and the provider) on?

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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

RFID technology involves using tags and readers to wirelessly identify and track objects. Addressing Security and Privacy Concerns with RFID Regarding security and privacy concerns, one primary consideration is the information stored on RFID tags. As RFID expands rapidly, it can trigger security and privacy concerns.

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Government & Policy Interoperability Telehealth The director of international relations at NHS Confederation, Dr Layla McCay writes about significant acceleration of digital transformation across the UK. In the space of weeks, primary care services in the UK have switched from 1.2

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NTIA hands over $45B to state broadband offices

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Government & Policy Population Health Telehealth The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is funding new efforts to help counties and municipalities build high-speed broadband networks. billion to towns, cities, and counties to build high-speed Internet (broadband) networks and infrastructure.

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Nursing community collaboration on the European COVID-19 front-lines

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Focus on the benefits of digital technology for nurses and patients, with continuity of care ensured through remote consultations. Patients have embraced the shift to digital, with nurses supporting digital engagement. Digital is gaining momentum. Lack of testing adds to pressure.

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Broadband is the Achilles' heel of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We recently provided testimony before the Missouri legislature about the ties between digital equity and telehealth, how not having internet connections at the requisite speeds means you can't have telehealth", says McClain Bryant Macklin, director of policy and strategic initiatives at the Health Forward Foundation.

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Healthcare Organizations Warned of Risk of Cyberattacks via SEO Poisoning

HIPAA Journal

Phishing is one of the most common ways that malicious cyber actors target individuals to gain initial access to healthcare networks; however, contact may be made with healthcare employees over the Internet. The post Healthcare Organizations Warned of Risk of Cyberattacks via SEO Poisoning appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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