Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 4, 2023
Retired Gen. Keith Alexander and Premera Blue Cross Chief Information Security Officer Adrian Mayers argue for structural changes organizations can make to address healthcare cyberattacks.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 6, 2023
Facebook parent company Meta this week was fined 390 million euros, or more than $414 million, by European Union regulators in a major decision around its online ad targeting and privacy policies. It's one of the more significant findings so far under EU's General Data Protection Regulation – and could potentially have implications for how the company operates in the U.S.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 4, 2023
Telehealth services can offer healthcare providers the opportunity and the capability to reach broader populations, clearly – and they can serve as disease prevention tools for these populations, contended Gary Hamilton, CEO of InteliChart, vendor of a patient engagement platform. Telemedicine tools can ensure physicians and their care teams can better manage patient care , and the associated workflow, to help their patients stay their healthiest, he added.
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 6, 2023
A long-running investigation into the practices of obtaining consent from Facebook and Instagram users to use their personal data for advertising purposes has resulted in a €390 million ($414 million) financial penalty for Meta for violations of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) launched an investigation into Meta and its subsidiaries following two May 25, 2018 complaints from the privacy and data rights campaigner, Max Sch
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health
AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 6, 2023
The report comes as healthcare systems have struggled with staffing shortages and high labor costs.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 5, 2023
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT examined the National Cancer Institute's latest annual health information trends survey to identify racial and ethnic disparities in patient portal offers, access and use. WHY IT MATTERS. 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 he
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Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 5, 2023
How mental health made the 'remarkable transition' to virtual: study. fdiamond. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:21.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 6, 2023
The agency’s approval comes months after a large clinical trial showed the drug, called Leqembi, could slow the disease’s progression. Yet experts have raised concerns about its safety.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 6, 2023
Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 6, 2023
Digital health can help seniors age in place, but companies should consider usability and accessibility for their devices to succeed with the population, said panelists at CES 2023.
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Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 6, 2023
How FTC's noncompete agreements rule could impact healthcare. fdiamond. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 15:55.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 6, 2023
Deb Edberg has been a practicing physician with Oak Street since 2019.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 3, 2023
A new virtual caregiver from technology developer Electronic Caregiver interacts through a patient's voice and touch via a Lenovo IdeaCentre All-in-One computer or Yoga convertible tablet. The new approach to remote patient monitoring could be a big help for seniors aging in place. WHY IT MATTER S. For patients with complex medication regimens, regular physical therapy or daily vitals monitoring programs, a 3D virtual care assistant can offer on-demand healthcare services.
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2022
To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. The evidence that there may be a misunderstanding about what a HIPAA violation is comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Enforcement Highlights web page.
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Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 3, 2023
We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this month’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 1/6 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This month’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn ( @techguy ) on the topic “What to Expect in 2023? “ As we say good bye to 2022 in our rear view mirror, this chat will take a quick look back at what happened and then start to look forward to what we can expect from healthcare and health IT in 2023.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 6, 2023
In the historic proposal, the FTC said noncompetes harm competition, suppress labor mobility and reduce wages even for those not bound by the agreements.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 2, 2023
Samsung Medical Center in South Korea has achieved a top score globally for the HIMSS Digital Health Indicator. Launched in 2020, the DHI measures a health organisation's progress in building a digital health ecosystem in four dimensions: governance and workforce, predictive analytics, interoperability, and person-enabled health. The hospital scored 365/400 for the DHI.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 6, 2023
Carbon Health announces another round of layoffs, corporate restructuring amid challenging market conditions. hlandi. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 20:01.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 3, 2023
Ransomware attacks continue to be conducted on healthcare organizations in high numbers but determining the extent to which healthcare organizations are being targeted by ransomware gangs is a challenge. Victims of ransomware attacks do not always report the incidents as involving ransomware, and ransomware gangs do not publicly disclose attacks when ransoms are paid.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 6, 2023
Thousands of nurses across eight hospitals initially intended to begin an open-ended strike on Monday. Three hospitals have averted strikes after reaching tentative agreements.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 4, 2023
U-Scan, an in-home biomarker analysis platform, sits within the toilet bowl to analyze the user's urine.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 5, 2023
Commonwealth Fund: Medicare inpatient spending concentrated among 2 systems in most regions. rking. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:07.
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HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2022
All HIPAA covered entities must familiarize themselves with the HIPAA breach notification requirements and develop a breach response plan that can be implemented as soon as a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI) is discovered. HIPAA training for staff must also include the procedures for reporting breaches of unsecured PHI. While most HIPAA covered entities should understand the HIPAA breach notification requirements, organizations that have yet to experience a data breach may
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 4, 2023
Federal agencies received more disputes in a five-month window than they expected to receive in a full year.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 2, 2023
It plays brain wave-based synchronised sounds to help users get into a deep sleep.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 5, 2023
Northern Light Health inks strategic collaboration with Optum. pminemyer. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:55.
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HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 5, 2023
Back in June 2022 , HIPAA Journal reported on a cyberattack on Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO, after being contacted directly by a spokesperson for a threat group called DAIXIN Team, who claimed responsibility for the attack. That individual said the hospital’s systems had been compromised and 40GB of data had been exfiltrated, which included files containing patient names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, Social Security numbers, and medical and treatment in
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 5, 2023
A Washington state man alleged his personal health information is now in the hands of cybercriminals and is seeking to bring a class action suit against the health system.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 6, 2023
The company’s Intelligent Dialysis Assistant allows patients to undergo dialysis outside a clinic while being remotely supervised by a healthcare professional.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 5, 2023
Teladoc unveils new app integrating services for primary care and mental health, expands Spanish language offerings. hlandi. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 16:07.
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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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