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Ensuring the Security and Privacy of Patient Data while Managing Large Volumes of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Healthcare IT Today

The advancement of technology can be a double-edged sword in healthcare. Through technological advancements, we can make the lives of our staff and our patients much easier and make healthcare more accessible. However, with the same advancements in technology, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach into healthcare systems and take what they want.

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Hospitals seek to prevent, mitigate attacks on clinical staff

Healthcare Dive

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AI is enabling more personalized oncology

Healthcare It News

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Members of data and tech group for 10 year health plan revealed

Digital Health News

Exclusive: Digital Health reveals the membership of the key group leading strategy on data and technology for the NHS 10 year health plan.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Canaries in the Coal Mine: HUD’s Failure to End Childhood Lead Exposure in Federally Assisted Housing

Bill of Health

by Anna Aguilar and Sidney Lee In 1971, Congress tasked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with establishing procedures to eliminate as far as practicable the dangers of lead poisoning. Yet, HUD has repeatedly fallen short of accomplishing this. More than 50 years later, for children in federally assisted housing in the United States, lead exposure is hardly a thing of the past.

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CMS says private Medicare plans can’t automatically deny Biogen’s ALS drug

Healthcare Dive

In a rare move, the U.S. agency behind Medicare is warning Medicare Advantage providers they can’t have blanket policies that deny coverage of Qalsody because it’s “experimental and investigational.

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Unwrapping the Potential of Patient Feedback

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Evan Steele, founder and CEO, rater8. As the year comes to a close, patients are racing against the calendar, not just to complete their holiday shopping, but also to schedule end-of-year medical appointments. For […] The article Unwrapping the Potential of Patient Feedback appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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ATA launches Center of Digital Excellence with health system heavy-hitters

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association this week announced its new ATA Center of Digital Excellence, or CODE, which will see the telehealth group working with several major U.S. health systems on innovative ways to integrate digital pathways across the care continuum. CODE participants will work to drive the development and deployment of new best practices for patient-centered care, equitable access and clinical and operational outcome improvements, according to ATA.

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AI is top technology ‘hazard’ facing healthcare in 2025: report

Healthcare Dive

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Mental health digital therapeutics boost outcomes at Froedtert & MCW

Healthcare It News

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Modernizing Healthcare Communications with Cloud Fax

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Tim Armstrong, Head of Product Management at Retarus Throughout the healthcare industrys digital transformation revolution, fax servers have remained a staple due to their reliability, interoperability, and regulatory necessity. However, traditional fax servers come with hidden risks, inefficiencies, and vulnerabilities.

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Women-Led Fertility Startup Lushi Launches to Transform the IVF Experience

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lushi , a new women-led fertility startup, is transforming American women’s IVF and conception experience. – Launching in December 2024, Lushi offers personalized treatments, clinics, and wellness platforms tailored to the unique needs of women facing fertility challenges. Addressing the Growing Need for Fertility Support Millions of women in the U.S. struggle with infertility, often navigating an antiquated and male-dominated healthcare system.

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CareMax could lay off 530 people, including executives

Healthcare Dive

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'Self-evolving' virtual hospital concept in China to go public in 2025

Healthcare It News

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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High-quality data is the foundation on which to build the NHS’s 10-year plan

Digital Health News

Transitioning from analogue to digital is not merely a technical challenge, writes Reecha Sofat, chair of PRSB.

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Direct-to-patient platform uses AI to find gaps in care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Unite Genomics, a Mark Cuban portfolio company, announced a new partnership this week that the company says can help personalize and tailor patient care insights based on their medical records and spot potential gaps in care. The company said Monday that its direct-to-consumer platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze the medical care patients may have received and alert them to missing tests or treatment options.

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Will AI Help Improve Healthcare Security in 2025?

HealthIT Answers

Our annual predictions for 2025 continue with AI in security. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2025. Check back as we cover value-based care, interoperability, virtual care, and how AI will impact healthcare finance, RCM, and clinical issues. The post Will AI Help Improve Healthcare Security in 2025?

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'Self-evolving' virtual hospital concept in China to go public in 2025

Healthcare It News

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Reproductive Health at Risk: Climate Change and Agrotoxins in Latin America

Bill of Health

by Cristina Rosero-Arteaga The climate emergency in Latin America is intensifying a long-standing yet underrecognized health crisis: reproductive harm due to agrochemical exposure, particularly for rural women. As shifting climate patterns threaten to exacerbate these harms, it is crucial to bring these issues into the focus of climate action. The region’s human rights framework including landmark cases before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and reports by special procedures has

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Bridging Healthcare Disparities in Limb Loss Through Data-Driven Strategies

HIT Consultant

Shawn Murphy, VP, Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) Limb loss and limb difference impact millions of people globally, with over 2.3 million individuals in the United States alone who are affected, a number expected to rise to 3.6 million by 2050. This rise in prevalence presents significant healthcare and economic challenges, necessitating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve patient care, quality of life (QOL) and healthcare equity.

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A Student Health Center’s Experience with an AI Medical Scribe

Healthcare IT Today

Unless you’ve been reading Healthcare IT Today for 19 years when I first started writing about EMR, you may not realize that my first job in healthcare was at the UNLV student health and counseling centers. My first entry into healthcare was to implement an EMR for the student health and counselor center. Given this background, I was really excited to have the opportunity to sit down with Tamir Hussain, Director of Operations at Indiana University Student Health Center , to learn about his

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NHS using AI to predict frequent emergency service users

Digital Health News

The NHS in England is using AI to predict patients who are at risk of becoming frequent users of emergency services.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Indiana Dental Practice Experiences Ransomware Attack That Exposed PHI

Compliancy Group

Jefferson Dental Cente r, a South Bend, Indiana dental practice operated by Dr. Lorraine Celis, experienced a ransomware attack on November 15, 2024. Details of the ransomware attack that exposed PHI, and that may have resulted in unauthorized parties obtaining protected health information, are provided below. Ransomware Attack That Exposed PHI: The Facts Jefferson Dental has posted a legally required substitute breach notification on its webpage.

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WebMD Ignite Launches AI Programmatic Advertising for Zero-Waste Healthcare Campaigns

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – WebMD Ignite , a leading full-service growth partner for organizations in the healthcare industry, today announced Ignite Programmatic, a suite of advertising capabilities designed to deliver zero-waste campaigns for healthcare marketers. –Ignite Programmatic harnesses vast proprietary intent data, including healthcare content engagement insights from some of the most visited health-related websites, alongside a set of tools to reach audiences with precision t

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Health Commons Project Completes Acquisition of OneHealthPort to Advance Healthcare Innovation and Access across Washington State

Healthcare IT Today

Health Commons Project , a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality through technology and innovation, today announced it has completed the acquisition of OneHealthPort , Washington State’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) and prominent provider of health data solutions. This strategic acquisition underscores Health Commons Project’s commitment to expanding its impact by improving data interoperability, enhancing care coordination, and promoting public

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Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2025 finalists announced

Digital Health News

The finalists of Digital Healths annual Pitchfest competition for start-ups have been announced ahead of the live finals at Rewired 2025.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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COP29 and the UNFCCC’s Health Turn: Progress or Peril?

Bill of Health

by Thalia Viveros Uehara and Alicia Ely Yamin Conclusion of the Digital Symposium Climate Change and Health: Mobilizing Public International Law into Action COP29 in Baku underscored what many had feared a summit defined by missed opportunities. Perhaps this was to be expected, given that it was the second COP in a row held in a petro-state, with more fossil fuel lobbyists in attendance than climate and environmental activists.

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Hackers threaten to leak data of 17M California patients

Becker's Health IT

17 million patients' data at risk as hackers demand ransom from California health system. Hospitals switch to paper records after cyberattack.

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Interoperability Perspectives and Insights from the eHealth Exchange Annual Meeting

Healthcare IT Today

This week I had a chance to attend the eHealth Exchange Annual meeting to learn more about what’s happening with their network along with a wide variety of inteorperability topics. The conference covered a wide range of topics from public health to TEFCA and everything in between. Here are some of the highlights I heard at the conference along with some additional commentary.

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Gateshead and Newcastle launch integrated diagnostic service

Digital Health News

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched an integrated diagnostic service.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.