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AllianceChicago CIO discusses technology-enabled approaches to health equity

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A federally funded health center network of more than 76 community health centers operating in more than 23 states, its work is centered on improving personal, community and public health through innovative collaboration. Equity in healthcare is a huge and important issue to be tackled.

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Code Red: Healthcare Cybersecurity in a Post-Chevron World

HIT Consultant

Compounding these challenges is the recent introduction of the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024, which mandates collaboration between CISA and HHS to enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. About Ty Greenhalgh Ty Greenhalgh is Industry Principal of Healthcare at Claroty.

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Navigating the intersections of population health and precision medicine

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The problem we are looking at is inherent in the definitions above: Population health management seeks to improve the health of a defined group by engaging patients and improving care coordination, while precision medicine targets drugs and treatments for individuals based on molecular and genetic aspects.

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How Students Can Master Healthcare Information Technology Skills

HIT Consultant

Healthcare Information Technology, or HIT, is a field where gaining knowledge is particularly challenging. To uncover the truth, students must explore electronic health records, telemedicine platforms, and health informatics. So, how can students master healthcare information technology skills?

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Healthcare & Life Science M&A Activity Plummets 1H’22

HIT Consultant

Access to telemedicine in behavioral health is also expected to increase over time, but there are prevailing questions that continue to be discussed as to whether opioids can be prescribed in telemedicine consultations versus in-person visits once the public health emergency passes. in the quarter.

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KLAS-Bain: Post-Pandemic Investment Priorities for Healthcare Providers

HIT Consultant

The healthcare information technology (HCIT) space has been historically attractive for investors, and it is expected to remain so despite recent macroeconomic turbulence. Security breaches and cyberattacks on US healthcare providers will likely continue to increase, especially considering rising geopolitical tensions.

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Is Your Organization HITECH Compliant?

AIHC

It has to do with the every-evolving advancement in healthcare information technology. If you have been working in healthcare over the past 10 years, you’ll remember the implementation of attesting to “Meaningful Use”, the government’s ploy to strongly encourage implementation of electronic health records.

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