How do you know your health data is safe?You don’t.In this video, HIMSS members challenge the illusion of digital safety and break down what it actually takes to protect patient data in today’s environment….
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Digital health tools generate vast sensitive data not only in clinic but also from apps and wearables. Effective consent management builds trust, increasing willingness for data sharing. We present a novel early-stage conceptual framework,…
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Dr Vin Diwakar, national transformation director at NHS England (Credit: Digital Health)
NHS England is inviting applications for the inaugural chair and chief executive of the newly established Health Data Research Service (HDRS).
Prime minister…
Is anyone’s health data ever truly safe?HIMSS member Heather Costa doesn’t think so—and she's not wrong. Healthcare data is one of the most valuable targets on the black market, and absolute safety isn’t guaranteed….
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Healthcare delivery is under strain, and the reusing of routinely collected data promises improved outcomes. Still, concerns remain about the public’s willingness to share their health data. This study examines worldwide willingness to share…
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What You Should Know:
– CitiusTech, a provider of healthcare technology and solutions, has announced the acquisition of Health Data Movers, a healthcare technology services firm known for its expertise in platforms like Epic Systems,…
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Personal health data from more than 485,000 women has been stolen after hackers accessed the IT systems of a cervical cancer screening programme in the Netherlands.
The incident occurred between 3 July and 6 July…
How do we protect patient data in a complex digital world?We get clear on best practices. We cut through the noise. We convene healthcare and government leaders to strengthen protections at scale.That’s what HIMSS…
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TEFCA Network Expansion Overview
Eleven healthcare organizations using Epic’s electronic health record software have successfully connected to the federally backed Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) network. This significant milestone, achieved in July 2024,…
Meta has been found liable by a Californian federal court for using sensitive personal data from period-tracking app Flo Health to run targeted ads.
Five women brought the class action law suit against Flo Health,…
