Just Get Connected Already | Healthcare IT Today
When my optometrist notices an odd lesion on one of my eyes, we agreed we should let my PCP know. The optometrist printed his report that I would bring to my next PCP exam,…
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Does Your Team Have These Modern Skills to Protect Healthcare Data? | Healthcare IT Today
The following is a guest article by Ameesh Divatia, Co-Founder and CEO at Baffle
Healthcare organizations were early adopters for protecting data in the modern environment — from stringent compliance regulations to the need to…
Standard Metrics Needed to Measure After-Hours Clinician EHR Work
By Hannah Nelson
May 23, 2023 – Vendor-derived EHR use metrics likely underestimate the time clinicians spend on after-hours EHR work, according to an article published in The Annals of Family Medicine.
EHR vendors Epic and Cerner…
Potential Racial Bias Found in Type 2 Diabetes Risk Prediction Models
By Shania Kennedy
May 23, 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms used to screen for and predict type 2 diabetes may be racially biased, which could perpetuate health disparities, according to a study published last week…
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Cascade Health Announces Venture Funding Round to Build Intelligent Platform for Healthcare Transparency | Healthcare IT Today
Company’s Advanced Generative AI-Powered Cloud Platform Creates Clarity Around Healthcare Pricing, Coverage for Consumers, Employers, Government Agencies, Hospitals, Insurance Companies, and Other Businesses in the Healthcare Industry
Cascade Health, an intelligent platform for healthcare transparency,…
HHS and Baby2Baby Partner to Provide Newborn Supply Kits to New Mothers in Three States
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the nonprofit organization Baby2Baby have partnered to distribute 3,000 newborn supply kits to new mothers in Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. The kits include…
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AHA Requests OCR to Revise Online Tracking Guidance and Focus on Protecting Patient Information
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to finalize its proposed “commonsense” amendments to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive…
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FTC Proposes Changes to Breach Notification Rule for Health Apps and Connected Devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing changes to its breach notification rule to include apps and connected devices that collect personal health information. The proposed changes would require these companies to notify consumers and the…
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Nigeria embraces healthtech solutions
As one of the largest populations in Africa, Nigeria has a significant burden of disease, which creates a strong demand for healthcare services. The country is also facing brain drain, which presents a leaner…
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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 5/22/23 – HIStalk
I’m a big fan of experiential learning, especially after having just finished teaching some Outdoor Classroom sessions for a local youth organization. It’s great to see people use the skills you’re teaching as they…
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