Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Of course, privacy and AI both make front-page news these days. Concerns over the data protection of individuals dates back to the 1970s. HIPAA was last revised in 2013. The computerization of daily life has evolved from a set of technical decisions to a matter of urgent public policy over the past few decades.

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Mend

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Data breaches or mishandling can also put a practice at serious risk of legal and financial trouble. That is why it is essential to adopt a HIPAA compliant telehealth program when offering virtual care services. Keeping PHI secure is the main goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 23, 2023

The modern healthcare IT team must possess an array of emerging skills that allow practices to share data while ensuring that no one but the intended targets gain access to it. Let’s explore the evolution of data protection in the healthcare industry and how the best teams protect it.

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Lloyd Price

MAY 9, 2019

In an ideal world, this would flag any potential problems early, allowing patients to get the best care—and, when the patients see their doctor, the healthcare staff would have access to a much better record of their recent medical history to assess the best course of treatment. But of course, this comes with trade-offs.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service. Generally speaking, an email address might not be considered “health information” – unless, of course, the source of the information is a health-related service.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2023

Sharing of Data in a Patient Portal Most patients are familiar with HIPAA and of course, expect data to be kept securely in accordance with HIPAA requirements. Now, there is a trend toward an expectation that patients are able to either download or share their data on demand.

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Chilmark Research

JANUARY 17, 2014

In a few short weeks, the Health IT Policy Committee (HITPC) is set to deliver an official recommendation on the topic of Stage 3’s patient engagement requirements to the ONC. care partners or those who assist them) to help address a health concern.”. But suffice to say there’s a small storm-a-comin.’

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission released an updated Mobile Health Apps Tool created with input from ONC, OCR, and the FDA. CB Insights released its Digital Health 150 list , with companies focused on remote monitoring and diagnostics taking 29 of the spots. In addition, Quantum Health formed an Oncology Clinical Advisory Board.

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Redox

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Data types to be shared While the electronic exchange of clinical data is becoming more routine between healthcare entities, the exchange of social determinants of health data (e.g. The CA DxF includes both clinical and social determinants data. access to housing and food) is less common.

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Mend

AUGUST 22, 2023

Records release authorization form: A patient can use this form to allow the sharing of mental health data with specific people that they choose. It allows for secure, controlled sharing of mental health records as needed. Mend is 100% secure, confidential, and HIPAA-compliant telehealth software.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 29, 2023

Definition of Patient Gateways or Portals Patient gateways or portals are digital platforms that provide patients and clients with secure access to their personal health information and facilitate communication with healthcare providers. Federal privacy laws protect them, such as HIPAA in the United States and PIPEDA in Canada.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service. Generally speaking, an email address might not be considered “health information” – unless, of course, the source of the information is a health-related service. Read More

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction to Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Definition and concept RPM involves the use of digital technologies to collect health data from individuals in one location and transmit it to healthcare providers in another location for assessment and intervention.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 16, 2018

So let’s take inventory: software for medical research, new sensor technology that provides activity data and remote diagnostics, health records, medical clinics and a powerful soft asset – consumer trust. This year there was job posting for a HIPAA compliance lead for the Alexa team.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 4, 2023

Thus the program, “unlocks the wealth of health data in daily urine,” the press release notes. The product earned honors for a prestigious 2023 CES Innovation Award, recognized by reviewers as a front-runner in digital health tech at this year’s conference.

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Health Populi

JULY 1, 2019

Give people’s data to a big insurer? Of course, few have more of your data already than those very same organizations and, thank goodness, they are there to also help us get access to care and get it paid for. There could be a similar discussion around how the players in the health care system are evolving. Not really.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 16, 2023

The following is a guest article by Deven McGraw , Co-Founder of Ciitizen® and Lead for Data Stewardship and Data Sharing at Invitae Corporation HIEs and HINs Should take Key Actions Now to Prepare for the Enforcement of the Information Blocking Rules On Sept. Of course, there are also financial concerns to consider, too.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2024

Of course, we need to start somewhere and it would be imprudent to allow AI to take over tasks with no supervision, but we should focus on areas with transformative potential. Ownership and protection of data are paramount, with compliance issues such as HIPAA regulations adding complexity. The list goes on and on.

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Health Populi

JUNE 14, 2019

But then there’s the formidable challenge of medical privacy and the regulation of Big Tech companies’ use of personal data, covered in general terms on page 167 shown here. Much of this is due to the fact that U.S.

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Health Populi

JULY 23, 2019

. “It is the duty of the NHS to consolidate patient records into the highest quality longitudinal patient level data set, and then to use these data-driven technologies, in a safe, ethical, evidenced and transparent way,” the report concludes. Health Populi’s Hot Points: In the U.S., The reality of U.S.

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