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Five Signs A Health Information Technology Career Is Right for You

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Health information technology, or Health IT, is a specific type of health technology that works as a way to intertwine these two concepts. It includes the process, exchange, and storage of health information while using […].

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The Balance Between Promoting Data Sharing and Ensuring the Privacy and Security of Sensitive Health Information

Healthcare IT Today

Most of the data that we are looking to share is highly sensitive health information, the kind of information that cybercriminals love to hold for ransom. TEFCA like health information networks (HINs) bring non-HIPAA entities (no direct/indirect healthcare service operations) but at a large scale and with broader coverage.

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Health Information Network (HIN) Data Exchange Performance Metrics To Date

Electronic Health Reporter

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Going Legit: Sorting “Truth vs. Trash” in Online Health Information

Healthcare IT Today

The following article includes contributions by Geri Lynn Baumblatt & Teresa Wagner. And for 70% of teens, their first source of health information is the web. Most kids grow up online. It’s easier to use their phone, and they may not feel comfortable asking parents or teachers.

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“Seeing Is Not Believing:” Consumers Concerned About the Accuracy of Online Health Information

Health Populi

“Seeing is not believing” when it comes to people seeing health information on social networks. Four in five people seeking healthcare information online in social media are concerned about the accuracy of that information served up. healthcare system and use of connected health technologies.

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Health Information Technology: 7 Issues To Consider

Electronic Health Reporter

The article Health Information Technology: 7 Issues To Consider appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. They boost efficiency, improve the quality of care and security and control costs. These advancements have created many benefits for the patients and medical facilities in both […].

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HHS Announces Investments For Health Information Exchanges

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity to expand and accelerate innovative uses of electronic health information via health information exchanges (HIEs) to support state and local […].