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Report confirms racial disparities in patient access to their health data

Healthcare It News

Since 2003 the NCI's Health Information National Trends Survey has collected nationally representative data about the American public’s knowledge of, attitudes toward and use of health-related information in an effort to create more effective health communication strategies across different populations. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Combating the spread of Coronavirus in China through continuous temperature monitoring

Mobi Health News

Modeled after the previous SARS outbreak in 2003, SPHCC contains special wards designed to limit cross infection and to provide more efficient treatments. SPHCC is designated as the primary treatment center in Shanghai, and confirmed patients from area hospitals are also sent to the SPHCC for quarantine and treatment.

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Amazon taps former head of Prime to lead health efforts

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Before that, he served as chief marketing officer of Sprint prepaid brands from 2003 through 2010. Lindsay has worked at Amazon for more than a decade, during which time he has held major roles in product and business building. His move comes as Amazon continues to ramp up its healthcare aspirations.

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Interoperability: Best Practices in Patient Amendments to Protected Health Information

MRO Compliance

Since April 2003, patients have had the right to request amendments to protected health information (PHI) contained within the designated record maintained by a covered entity (CE) or its business associates. Interoperability: Best Practices in Patient Amendments to Protected Health Information. June 6, 2022. Journal of AHIMA.

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Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy

Bill of Health

J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). Suda KJ, Kim KC, Hernandez I, Gellad WF, Rothenberger S, Campbell A, Malliart L, Tadrous M. The global impact of COVID-19 on drug purchases: A cross-sectional time series analysis. 2022 May-Jun;62(3):766-774.e6. Epub ahead of print.

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Combatting Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care: Challenges and Opportunities of Electronic Monitoring

Bill of Health

Another approach to regulation has been to use guidelines , as instituted by the State of Maryland in 2003. The states in these instances bear the cost of the equipment, making for a more equitable option compared to states that have regulated in other ways. The resident’s roommate(s) must consent to the electronic monitoring as well.

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HPG, a Leader in EHR Technology Integration, Acquires HIT Consulting Services Provider HDS

Healthcare IT Today

CEO Bob Hayden, who along with partner Brent Budke founded HDS in 2003, said of the acquisition: “HDS has had a strong connection with HPG leadership for many years, and we have long respected the company’s vision and success. For more information, visit hds-llc.com.