UnitedHealth Group (UHG) swiftly responded to the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, paying out $2 billion in financial advances to support struggling healthcare providers. Amid federal investigations and calls for mandatory cybersecurity regulations, UHG is…
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Clinical research relies on high-quality patient data, however, obtaining big data sets is costly and access to existing data is often hindered by privacy and regulatory concerns. Synthetic data generation holds the promise of…
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By Hannah Nelson
March 18, 2024 – Arkansas Heart Hospital is implementing Oracle Health EHR and patient accounting solutions across its network of ambulatory clinics and two hospitals to drive interoperability.
In combination with the network’s existing…
Cloud data storage has become indispensable for efficiently storing sensitive patient data. However, with the convenience of the cloud comes the need for stringent security measures. This article explores the advancements in healthcare’s digital…
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The electronic health record has transformed patient data collection, but it’s also created a documentation burden that is leading to clinician burnout. Clinicians are often left to collect data without understanding its purpose.
To mitigate…
Google Cloud unveils pioneering advancements tailored for healthcare at HIMSS24. These innovations encompass enhanced Vertex AI Search technology, empowering developers to create advanced assistive tools for healthcare professionals. Moreover, updates to Healthcare Data Engine…
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On Tuesday at the HIMSS conference in Orlando, Google Cloud unveiled new AI features aimed at helping providers, payers and any other healthcare organizations seeking to make better use of their clinical data.
The tech…
It’s widely known that around 80% of patient data in EHRs is unstructured text. The need for automated systems to help actually use this critical data has never been greater.Dr. Tim O’Connell is cofounder…
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By Hannah Nelson
March 11, 2024 – The Surescripts 2023 National Progress Report underscores interoperability gains across the health information exchange (HIE) network, including a 10 percent increase in patient data sharing compared to 2022.
Overall, the…
The knock-on effects of the seismic Change Healthcare cyberattack continue with affected providers hamstrung in their ability to file claims with payers. Prescriptions and drug treatments are postponed for the patients who need them….
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