HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2023

The dark web is extensively utilized by cybercriminals and is therefore a rich source of information… information that can be leveraged by organizations to improve their cyber defenses. The dark web is used by cybercriminals to buy and sell malware, leak sensitive data, and share vulnerabilities and techniques, techniques and procedures that can be used in cyberattacks, and utilizing that data can help organizations to gain an understanding of the threat actors that are targeting their organizat

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 3, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Running a healthcare facility, whether a hospital, clinic, or medical practice, requires efficient management to ensure the highest level of patient care while controlling costs. In today’s fast-paced healthcare industry, healthcare leaders face unique challenges […] The article 6 Tips to Run a Healthcare Facility Efficiently appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 5, 2023

This is the third article in a series about problems people have taking their medication. The previous article categorized various ways that information technology can help. This article looks at special conditions that weren’t covered in previous articles. Interventions Must Be Tailored Reminders lie at the core of many IT solutions to medication adherence.

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Digital Health News

APRIL 5, 2023

A succinct new guide tells NHS leaders everything they need to know to make digital transformation a success. By Cate McLaurin, director at Public Digital.

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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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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

Fair Health, which recently began tracking audio-only telehealth data, also found that audio-only utilization fell nationally from December to January.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Roni Jamesmeyer, Senior Healthcare Manager at Five9 The healthcare crisis is dominating headlines, with the industry dealing with complicated challenges across multiple areas. After the trials of COVID, physicians continue to face seemingly insurmountable pressure. The average number of patients per primary care doctor is at an all-time high of 20 per day.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 6, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN, chief nurse of Wolters Kluwer; Health Learning, Research & Practice. It is no secret that the U.S. has been struggling with a nursing workforce crisis […] The article Is Recruiting International Nurses To Feed the U.S.

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Digital Health News

APRIL 3, 2023

Electronic Patient Records (EPR) are essential to delivering more joined up and integrated care. NHS England’s stated aim is for all hospitals to have an EPR in place by 2025. We know that better use of data and technology has the power to improve the quality of care and reduce the cost of health and care services overall.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 5, 2023

Alyssa Alsheimer, SVP of Marketing and Engagement at Wellframe The first step toward better health outcomes happens when people become proactive about protecting their own health and well-being. Proactive action rarely appears out of nowhere, though — most of us need some inspiration to start thinking about living healthier lifestyles. That’s where health insurance plans have a real opportunity to help.

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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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Healthcare It News

APRIL 7, 2023

If you aren’t already, pretend you’re the owner of a successful specialty healthcare practice. Or maybe you’re an administrator for a large regional healthcare system. How would you keep your organization afloat if more than half of your patients suddenly walked out the door and never returned? Improbable as it seems, a recent survey indicates otherwise.

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 7, 2023

John Glaser, an executive in residence at Harvard Medical School, and Ranil Herath, president at Emeritus Healthcare, address healthcare’s digital transformation and how to successfully adapt to change.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 4, 2023

Historically, Lee Memorial Health System, based in Fort Myers, Florida, has had a program to help observe patients who were potentially at risk of hurting themselves while in its facilities. THE PROBLEM This could have been a patient who was confused, either chronically or acutely, or who had other medical or psychiatric concerns. "We would then hire and assign an individual to sit at the bedside with the patient and provide visual and verbal cues to promote safety," said Dr.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 7, 2023

By Aparajita Lath Two articles published last month in the BMJ analyze the public investment and financing of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the extensive government funding that has supported the development of mRNA technology from 1985 to 2022. However, rewards from these government investments are going back into the hands of pharma corporations and shareholders, with little thought given to public needs.

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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?

Healthcare It News

APRIL 7, 2023

The partners announced that they are building an integration roadmap so Cognizant can run current and future healthcare platforms on Microsoft Azure – and migrate new and existing clients from on-premise environments to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. WHY IT MATTERS Cognizant collaborates with Microsoft on various healthcare provider and payer solutions, including interoperability and cost estimation suites in a SaaS environment.

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

The date Medicare’s hospital trust fund is expected to run dry has been extended by three years, but stakeholders continue to urge action from Washington to address Medicare’s long-term solvency.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 7, 2023

Layoffs are ramping up among hospitals and health systems.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 3, 2023

Nurses have been in high demand for years, and especially since the pandemic. As baby boomers continue to age, the demand for bedside nursing continues to increase. In fact, 50% of the current RN workforce is over the age of 50. THE PROBLEM "There is a gap between the number of available jobs and the number of new RN graduates," said Julie Firman, DNP, RN, system chief nurse executive at Baptist Health, a health system based in Montgomery, Alabama.

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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

Healthcare It News

APRIL 3, 2023

David Higginson will offer more detail in the HIMSS23 session "Leveraging In-House Machine Learning Innovations for a More Human Touch." It is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 at 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. CT at the South Building, Level 1, room S104.

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 6, 2023

Both hospital and payer groups came out in support of the rule finalized Wednesday, finding common ground in the need to streamline prior authorization.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 4, 2023

6 megadeals made up 40% of digital health funding in Q1 as smaller startups face rough waters: Rock Health hlandi Tue, 04/04/2023 - 14:40

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 4, 2023

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this month’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 4/7 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This month’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn ( @techguy ) and we’ll be doing a “ #HIMSS23 Preview. “ As the title implies, this will be the last regularly scheduled #HITsm chat that we’re going to do. It seems fitting that we discuss the mecca of health it conferences, HIMSS, as the final #HITsm chat since that’s where so many of the online #HITsm con

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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.

Healthcare It News

APRIL 4, 2023

Alfred Health, the main healthcare provider in the inner southeast of Melbourne, is now live with Alcidion's Miya Precision modules for improving patient flow and bed management. WHAT IT'S ABOUT Alcidion was initially contracted to implement electronic patient journey boards at Alfred Health in May 2022. Its Miya Flow solution, which is integrated with Alfred's EMR, consolidates and presents an intuitive view of real-time data from various systems, enabling proactive referral managem

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 7, 2023

U.S. District Judge John Koeltl rejected UnitedHealth’s argument that New York’s surprise billing law prevents providers from taking legal action against payers for alleged underpayments.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 4, 2023

From 'transformative' to 'tremendous fear': Takes on ChatGPT in healthcare at ViVE 2023 hlandi Tue, 04/04/2023 - 06:25

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Mobi Health News

APRIL 5, 2023

The three-year collaboration will focus on developing and implementing virtual reality tools for neurorehabilitation and chronic condition management.

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