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Improving Data Collection and Analysis to Better Identify and Address Health Inequities Across Different Demographic Groups

Healthcare IT Today

As for health inequities, the answer lies within data collection and analysis. We have been using these tools (data collection and analysis) for a while now, yet health inequity still remains a large problem. Timi Leslie, Executive Director at Connecting for Better Health Data sharing is critical for equitable access to healthcare.

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Remote therapeutic monitoring reduces readmissions, academic research shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" RESULTS The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine did an interim analysis with 64 patients enrolled on RTM and 95 contemporaneous controls. And while the purpose of the interim analysis was initially to present at a scientific conference (ID Week), staff felt the results were too compelling not to be shared more broadly.

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First Analysis Invests in Dina, Provider of Home-Centered Care Coordination Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

First Analysis led the $7 million Series B round, with participation from existing investors Osage Venture Partners and First Trust Capital Partners, LLC. We are thrilled to partner with the First Analysis team. Dina is at the forefront of a significant market, tackling a crucial challenge in today’s healthcare ecosystem.

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RPM, enabled with AI, can improve congestive heart failure care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

One of the primary applications of AI in this context is in data analysis and trend identification. This nuanced analysis helps healthcare providers make more informed decisions about patient care, potentially preventing unnecessary emergency room visits or catching developing issues before they become critical.

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A Look at Changes in the NEW HIPAA Security Rule

Healthcare IT Today

The most common root cause identified in HIPAA cybersecurity incident investigations is the lack of an accurate and thorough Security Risk Analysis, resulting in breaches and ransomware attacks due to unmanaged risks.

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State Medicaid programs want to keep telehealth expansions, KFF analysis finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"States report valuing the enhanced access to behavioral health and other services that telehealth can foster, but they also have a range of concerns about the quality of services delivered via telehealth," she told Healthcare IT News by email. " Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Email: afox@himss.org.

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Bonus Features – October 13, 2024 – 85% of clinicians waste at least an hour a day on admin tasks, 82% of healthcare organizations hit with a cyberattack experience a disruption to patient care, plus 20 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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