Healthcare It News

MAY 8, 2023

But they are also a long-standing challenge to healthcare organizations that can affect the patient's care quality, increase healthcare organization costs and present unnecessary reductions in overall patient access to healthcare appointments. While UHP scheduled 794,322 visits in 2022, only 57.6%

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 18, 2020

But when COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March, the system’s telehealth strategy took a sharp turn. Tight Epic EHR integration imperative. “ExtendedCare offered Grady a HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based platform that allowed us to rapidly scale video visits at a pace we were comfortable with,” Hilburn explained.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 25, 2020

Hospitals and practices that had never before deployed virtual-care tools learned quickly how to integrate them. Those that had experience saw massive increases in the number of video visits. When it comes to getting a good handle on telehealth security, a fundamental first step is figuring out how those virtual visits work.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 29, 2023

HIPAA compliant text messaging apps protect sensitive data, like Protected Health Information (PHI) in transit. In this blog we will review several companies that provides HIPAA compliant text messaging, allowing secure texting of PHI. The lack of control over this information poses a threat to your company’s security.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As the largest integrated health system in the country, the Veterans Health Administration oversees care at hundreds of hospitals and health systems around the United States. And caring for those patients, and stewarding their data, requires major infrastructure. That's a lot of patients: more than 9 million, to be specific.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A few examples are obtaining permission to share information with third parties, having patients “opt-in” to communications, and putting the right data security measures in place. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Kathy Dalton Ford, chief product and strategy officer at Ronin, which develops clinical oncology software, very much believes virtual care and other technologies can help providers improve their cancer care. That's sometimes easier said than done, however. But the tools have to be properly calibrated.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 14, 2022

Healthcare IT has always faced unique challenges. Among these challenges are the increasing mobility of healthcare workers. Healthcare providers are always on the move throughout hospitals. Still, they need to access the same apps and data, and their own unique workspace, wherever they are, quickly and securely.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How do you maintain the security and privacy of your patient’s health information as cyberattacks continue to climb? In the search for some of these answers to help ease your burden, we have reached out to our incredibly brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights on communication platforms.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 15, 2024

In recent years, telemedicine has surged in popularity, offering a convenient and efficient way for patients to access healthcare services remotely. Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become an essential tool for both patients and healthcare providers. dollars by 2030. million annually.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

Providers and healthcare organizations must complete credentialing to bill for medical services. Several healthcare credentialing challenges can arise during this process, causing delays in provider onboarding and revenue loss. What Is Healthcare Credentialing? On average, one physician’s revenue for your organization is ~$2.3M

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Integrating this solution into your organization can save your clinicians a lot of time through documentation automation. However, integrating a new technology will affect all areas of your organization, and with all new technologies, there are always pros and cons to be aware of before jumping.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2022

Withings RPM solution is the result of two years of development as it seeks to rebalance current systems which traditionally concentrate on provider integration capabilities and doesn’t always put the patient experience at the forefront of the equation. Withings RPM Solution Background.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 25, 2024

In fact, there is a lot of AI that is already being used in healthcare. To help keep us grounded in what is currently happening, at the CHIME 2023 Conference we talked to our wonderful Healthcare IT Today Community to hear their insights on some of the uses of AI being used today. The video below is a compilation of their answers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Much more than mere video chats, telehealth uses intranets and the internet networks to observe, diagnose, initiate or otherwise medically intervene, administer, monitor, record, and/or report on the continuum of care people receive when ill, injured or wanting to stay well. Strategically speaking.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, faced several challenges in rolling out an effective telemedicine strategy, many of which were unrelated to COVID-19. "What we refer to here as a great digital divide that is common across healthcare." THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Large volumes of personal information and dated security infrastructure make these organizations targets for cyber criminals. In 2024, the attack surface will continue to grow.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Practice management software has been a game changer for healthcare providers in managing their practices efficiently and effectively. With the proper PMS in place, healthcare providers can streamline their workflows and better serve their patients. Ensures secure access control by requiring unique login credentials for each user.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 30, 2020

Here’s a selection of just some of the many telehealth vendors out there, along with descriptions of their offerings, for healthcare organizations who might want to make use of the technology during this unprecedented time. Virtual care and remote monitoring have never before been in the spotlight as they are today.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 23, 2023

And the world of healthcare is no different. 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. Technology and the way people are using it are evolving in an increasingly steady pace. How did it start?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 22, 2020

Evans recently answered some questions from Healthcare IT News about how technology is helping VA make big improvements in patient access, engagement and experience. million veterans interacting with the site, including their personal health data, every month. At HIMSS20, Dr. Neil C.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. In any case, health systems will need to work to improve access to care – and can do so by offering integrated, personalized options.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Patient safety and the quality of care provided by healthcare organizations are of utmost importance. Here’s how healthcare risk management can support your practice. Here’s how healthcare risk management can support your practice. What Is Healthcare Risk Management? Prevention of adverse events.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Janet Carbary, CFO of Integrated Rehab Group It’s no surprise that healthcare is doubling down on software investments for healthcare revenue cycle, including software with an AI component, like predictive analytics. Bank survey )—leading specialty groups are exploring mobile payment strategies with an AI component.

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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

MARCH 22, 2024

Gone are the days of boring videos, in-person sessions, and repetitive courses. Today’s healthcare workers expect more from a compliance training program. With compliance risks and expectations at an all-time high, there is a pressing need to go beyond the basics and elevate healthcare compliance training to new heights.

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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. Finally, the current state of tech needs to be updated.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. It’s crucial for healthcare organizations to stay at the forefront of these technological advancements to provide the best care for patients and consumers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 2, 2022

Reduce healthcare disparities and costs of unnecessary transport, visits and readmissions. Secure the institution as an academic health center using innovative biomedical technology. What platform could integrate with our electronic medical record and scheduling systems? million people in Suffolk County, New York.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 14, 2020

Analytics Population Health Quality and Safety Telehealth Workforce The COVID-19 pandemic may be viewed as the single largest disruptor in the history of American healthcare. Just as the digital strategy was beginning to take shape, the first COVID-19 patient was admitted to a Geisinger hospital.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 17, 2024

"This new service line is part of our long-term strategy at Baptist Health, and we knew going in that it would be difficult to recruit and retain psychiatric medical staff to support our efforts in this space. THE PROBLEM Staff have been working to resolve two separate but interrelated issues surrounding this imperative service line.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The power and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the healthcare industry are unparalleled. In addition, AI can help determine the most suitable countries and research sites for a study while suggesting strategies to increase recruitment numbers and expedite study launches based on previously gathered data.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The world of healthcare IT is ever-evolving. Staying on top of all of this news for every piece of technology or area in healthcare can very quickly become overwhelming. This in turn almost always results in a development, new release, or even an entire area of healthcare left behind and forgotten.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Impact Advisors also excelled in several individual categories, winning Best in KLAS awards for ERP Implementation Leadership, Financial Improvement Consulting, and Security & Privacy Consulting Services. What You Should Know: Epic, Nordic, Impact Advisors and The Chartis Group won the 2023 Overall Best in KLAS® awards.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 3, 2023

Historically, the traditional healthcare system was not equipped to deliver the high-intensity care required to manage this group of complex patients, she noted. They hoped to replace fragmentation with a cohesive, integrated, patient centered, data-driven care delivery. THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 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

JANUARY 17, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. In fact, we got so many that we had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting. Greg Wujek, Global Health Industry Consultant at SAS Robots as providers comes of age.

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