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 Info blocking exceptions need special attention from providers
Healthcare IT news - (Friday November 17, 2023) While comments on HHS’ proposed rules on information blocking disincentives for Medicare providers aren’t due until January 2, 2024, with no set data after that for publication of a final rule after that, “the federal government…  Patient Engagement through Communication Platforms | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Friday November 17, 2023) With the increase in digital health, remote care, and patient access, the need for a reliable platform to conduct everything has also increased. But while we all need reliable communication platforms, properly utilizing them… |
 MGMA Takes an Innovative Approach to Tackling Healthcare Challenges
Healthcare IT Today - (Friday November 17, 2023)  The 2023 MGMA Leaders Conference, a gathering of healthcare professionals from medical practices, showcased new innovative approaches to addressing industry challenges. Healthcare IT Today caught up with Ron Holder, Chief Operating Officer at MGMA,…  UpHealth Sells Cloudbreak Health Business to GTCR for $180M
HIT Consultant - (Friday November 17, 2023) What You Should Know: UpHealth, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cloudbreak Health, LLC, to private equity firm GTCR for $180 million in cash. The sale will allow UpHealth to… |
 NCQA Launches Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot
HIT Consultant - (Friday November 17, 2023) What You Should Know: – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has initiated the Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot program, a significant step in developing a quality improvement framework for organizations offering care through…  How Poor Connectivity Impacts Patient Outcomes | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Friday November 17, 2023) The following is a guest article by Doug Bierbower, Vice President of Solutions Engineering at SOLiD Americas |
 UK Biobank denies sharing health data without volunteers’ knowledge
Digital Health - (Friday November 17, 2023) UK Biobank has denied sharing sensitive health data intended for medical research with insurance companies, in response to an investigation by The Observer, which was published in the paper on Sunday 12 November.UK Biobank…  App Characteristics and Accuracy Metrics of Available Digital Biomarkers for Autism: Scoping Review
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Friday November 17, 2023) Background: Diagnostic delays in autism are common, with the time to diagnosis being up to 3 years from the onset of symptoms. Such delays have a proven detrimental effect on individuals and families going… |
 eHealth Exchange HIE Launches Program to Boost HL7 FHIR Adoption
EHR Intelligence - (Friday November 17, 2023) By Hannah Nelson November 17, 2023 – eHealth Exchange, a health information exchange (HIE) connecting federal agencies and healthcare providers, has announced an incentive plan to accelerate HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) adoption across healthcare…  Building The Economic Case For An NHS EDMS: a guide to financial modelling | Digital Health
Digital Health - (Friday November 17, 2023) In a world rich with digital transformation innovations, it can be easy to overlook technology such as electronic document management systems (EDMS). In fact, market reports suggest that up to 50% of NHS Trusts… |