HIStalk Interviews Cyrus Bahrassa, CEO, Ashavan – HIStalk
Cyrus Bahrassa is founder and CEO of Ashavan.
Tell me about yourself and the company.
I’m somebody who would not have imagined being here talking to you. When I was a kid, healthcare…
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Cybersecurity roundup: U.S. to ban Kaspersky antivirus; Cost of healthcare breaches way up
The White House this past week announced its plans to ban new sales of antivirus software from Kaspersky Lab, after years of pushback against the Russia-based company, and fears that its tools themselves pose…
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A scoping review assessing the usability of digital health technologies targeting people with multiple sclerosis
Digital health technologies (DHTs) have become progressively more integrated into the healthcare of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). To ensure that DHTs meet end-users’ needs, it is essential to assess their usability. The objective…
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New technologies can combat workplace violence against nurses
The American Nurses Association reports that one in four nurses have experienced workplace violence. In the second quarter of 2022, more than 5,200 nurses were assaulted in provider settings nationwide.Meanwhile, the Emergency Nurses Association…
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AHA, MGMA say provider penalties in info blocking final rule are ‘excessive’
Two healthcare provider groups, the American Hospital Association and the Medical Group Management Association, have both responded critically to the Department of Health and Human Services’ just-released final rule on information blocking disincentives.In separate statements…
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Cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure predicted to increase
Mark Edwards, chief information security officer at Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) has predicted that cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure are likely to increase due to global conflict.Speaking at the NHS Confed…
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Desktop system for calculating UV eye damage goes mobile
Australia has one of the world’s highest levels of ultraviolet radiation, a proven carcinogen that causes skin care and eye diseases. UV damage is said to accumulate from childhood, and the risk of developing…
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HHS Finalizes Rules to Penalize Healthcare Providers Engaging in Information Blocking
What You Should Know:
– The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new final rule today aimed at preventing information blocking in healthcare.
– The final rule establishes disincentives for healthcare providers…
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HIStalk Interviews Trip Hofer, CEO, Redox – HIStalk
Trip Hofer, MBA is CEO of Redox.
Tell me about yourself and the company.
I joined the organization in November of last year. I’ve been in healthcare for approaching 25 years now, and…
Surgeons prefer in-person visits to telehealth for preop visits
By Anuja Vaidya
June 24, 2024 – New research shows that most surgeons are not open to using telehealth for preoperative visits, largely due to malpractice concerns; however, more than half said they would use telehealth…
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