Among myriad acronyms in the healthcare industry, HIPAA is one of the most referenced.
At the end of last year, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed major updates to this law — named…
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Healthcare IT News published more than 1,150 news and feature stories this past year – covering the trends and happenings in artificial intelligence, cloud and edge computing, cybersecurity and privacy, electronic health records, interoperability,…
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The Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights have announced they will be soliciting comments on a proposal to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected…
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Mateusz Krempa, COO, Piwik PRO
As healthcare providers increasingly embrace big data, they find themselves at a crossroads: the challenge of using relevant data to improve patient care while ensuring the highest levels of privacy…
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Marc Succi, MD, Founder and Executive Director of the MESH Incubator at Mass General
What You Should Know:
– A new study published in the Journal of Medical Artificial Intelligence explores the potential of large language…
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More than 250 hospitals were targeted by ransomware attacks in 2023, the office of Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, notes – representing a 128% increase compared to the previous year.As has been shown over and…
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Tim Armstrong, Head of Product Management, Retarus
Healthcare organizations recognize that modern communication systems are crucial to enhancing operational efficiency and securing sensitive patient information. While some have been slow to adopt new technologies due…
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Patty Trainor, Sr. Director KS&R
Infusion Clinics (ICs) face a delicate balancing act. They must strive for operational excellence while simultaneously navigating the realities of competition, patient care challenges, and compliance requirements. It’s a difficult…
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The rising tide of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations has necessitated swift legislative action. The bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 aims to strengthen cybersecurity across the healthcare sector, offering crucial support…
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Introduction
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to protect sensitive patient data and ensure compliance within the healthcare sector. However, a recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) indicates…
