By Hannah Nelson
January 16, 2024 – CommonWell Health Alliance has added health IT vendor ModuleMD to its national health information exchange (HIE) network.
CommonWell has recently experienced significant membership growth, operating at scale across more than 34,000 provider…
Various healthcare organizations, including EHRA, ACR, HIMSS, and AHA, have offered diverse insights on the proposed federal rule establishing disincentives for information blocking. The feedback touches on concerns about the financial impact on hospitals,…
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In the coming decade, Australia is expected to carry out several digital health initiatives that it outlined in its recently published blueprint. An accompanying Action Plan to the 2023-2033 Digital Health Blueprint explains each initiative and…
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More organizations are releasing their comments to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Office of the Inspector General on the proposed federal rule to establish…
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The following is a guest article by Oakkar Oakkar, Co-Founder and CEO at Keona Health
Imagine a tool that puts your health information right at your fingertips. That’s what patient portals promise – a simple,…
Celebrate this significant milestone where we will recognize the first designated Qualified Health Information NetworksTM joining TEFCASM. In Part 1, hear directly from federal and congressional leaders about this important step in implementing the…
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Celebrate this important milestone where we will recognize the first designated Qualified Health Information Networks joining TEFCA. In Part 2, we’ll discuss how an operational TEFCA can change health care nationwide and celebrate the…
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Background: Physical inactivity and a poor diet are modifiable behaviors that contribute to obesity. Obesity is a well-recognized risk factor for chronic diseases, including diabetes. Mobile health (mHealth) apps can play an important adjuvant…
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Last month, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) finalized its HTI-1 rule. The regulations seek to boost interoperability in the healthcare sector and increase patients’ access to their health…
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If you’re planning to travel, get back to work or visit someone in an aged care facility, it helps to have secure access to your health information. With My Health Record, your Covid-19 and…
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