The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has proposed an amendment to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The proposed changes aim to strengthen federal privacy protections for Protected Health Information…
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The University of Birmingham has partnered with Cegedim Health Data for the RADIANT trial, a study exploring a data-driven approach to randomized controlled trials in primary care. The study uses Cegedim Health Data’s Health…
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Saint Joseph’s Medical Center will extend the use of Oracle Health’s electronic health record (EHR) and RevElate Patient Accounting across all its locations. The move is designed to provide consistent patient health records, increase…
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A study has found that individuals with vascular dementia and atrial fibrillation (AF) have a greater risk of rehospitalization, stroke, and all-cause mortality than those with Alzheimer’s disease and AF, who face a higher…
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Harmony Healthcare IT has launched Secure Record Delivery, a solution to help U.S. healthcare providers comply with the 21st Century Cures Act. The solution enables the transmission of an archived patient record from Harmony’s…
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This study aimed to validate four clinical prediction models (CPMs) for identifying serious infections (SI) in children in ambulatory care. The four CPMs tested were Feverkidstool, Craig model, SBI score, and PAWS. Results showed…
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Pittsburgh-based healthcare provider UPMC is exploring ways to use technology and AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance patient care efficiency and personalization. UPMC is trialing AI-powered transcription technology, ‘digital twinning’ technology, and a system…
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InterSystems is showcasing two VA programs at the HIMSS annual conference, aimed at streamlining health information sharing and improving veterans’ healthcare journeys. The Veterans Data Integration and Federation Enterprise Platform aggregates and normalizes clinical…
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UPMC is exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery. While AI chatbots could help patients access information easily, they cannot replace physicians and care teams. Instead, AI could serve as a…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must modernize its data collection and communication methods to respond to emerging public health threats, according to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky. The CDC needs to coordinate with cities,…
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