Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 23, 2023

New HIPAA Security Rule – and Enforcement – Is Coming in 2024. Mike Semel said updates to the HIPAA Security Rule should be in place by the end of next year , as ONC plans to release a draft rule in the spring. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The siloed nature of such data repositories can be attributed to various factors, including using different EHR systems, varying data capture standards, and a historical lack of emphasis on system interoperability. EHRs are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

Jon Maack, President at Definitive Healthcare Healthcare data is growing at an unwieldy pace – it currently accounts for about one-third of the world’s data volume, and is expected to reach 175 zettabytes globally by 2025. We will continue to see a shift where interoperability is the foundation for limitless innovation.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This simple process can allow medical and behavioral professionals to comment on readings or offer broad guidance related to devices that do not transmit digital information and therefore are not included in the definition of wearable devices. To properly transmit images with PHI would be to use a HIPAA-compliant texting service or EHR.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Healthcare IT and EHR Conferences and Events. DoJ Joins False Claims Whistleblower Suit Against EHR Vendor Modernizing Medicine – Everyone seems to flock to judgments and lawsuits like this one. Plus, it illustrates how much the EHR still impacts so many in health IT. Most Visited Healthcare IT Resource Pages.

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Chilmark Research

JANUARY 17, 2014

The definition provides only a general description, leaving a lot of possibility for interpretation and application down the road. Yet the definition above makes PGHD seem to carry more of an health risk assessment (HRA)-like utility, where patients fill out a survey and have it sent to their doctors in advance.

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Mend

MARCH 21, 2022

Advances in EHR and clinical decision support systems that can “talk to” telehealth service platforms. Almost 100% reported they would “definitely” use telehealth again and recommend it to others. Key questions: Will the telehealth platform link to our EHR? What is the expected new revenue? What is the return on investment?

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Leslie noted that patient matching is a significant issue for her organization’s constituency – health care organizations’ CIOs – both for immediate patient care reasons and because it is difficult to have meaningful conversations about interoperability without the means to definitively identify patients. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Leslie noted that patient matching is a significant issue for her organization’s constituency – health care organizations’ CIOs – both for immediate patient care reasons and because it is difficult to have meaningful conversations about interoperability without the means to definitively identify patients.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Leslie noted that patient matching is a significant issue for her organization’s constituency – health care organizations’ CIOs – both for immediate patient care reasons and because it is difficult to have meaningful conversations about interoperability without the means to definitively identify patients. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Leslie noted that patient matching is a significant issue for her organization’s constituency – health care organizations’ CIOs – both for immediate patient care reasons and because it is difficult to have meaningful conversations about interoperability without the means to definitively identify patients.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Leslie noted that patient matching is a significant issue for her organization’s constituency – health care organizations’ CIOs – both for immediate patient care reasons and because it is difficult to have meaningful conversations about interoperability without the means to definitively identify patients. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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Health Blawg

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Leslie noted that patient matching is a significant issue for her organization’s constituency – health care organizations’ CIOs – both for immediate patient care reasons and because it is difficult to have meaningful conversations about interoperability without the means to definitively identify patients.

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Mend

APRIL 20, 2022

But here at Mend, we have our own definition. Many patients don’t understand the added security added to HIPAA-compliant Telehealth programs. It integrates into your EHR or PMS to predict patient no-shows with up to a 99% accuracy! Lucky for you, Mend does all that and more. What Exactly is Patient Satisfaction? And we did it.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

EHRs: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) go one step beyond EMRs by tracking clinical data from multiple facilities and agencies. EHRs share a patient’s medical history from all providers involved in his or her care, and are often digitized to improve efficiency, care and cost.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

EHRs: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) go one step beyond EMRs by tracking clinical data from multiple facilities and agencies. EHRs share a patient’s medical history from all providers involved in his or her care, and are often digitized to improve efficiency, care and cost.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

JUNE 5, 2023

Tagging all of the data in an EHR is non trivial, and there is not good advice on how to do that well, say nothing of how to do it without fail. Meaning the text in the regulation should be expressing the kinds of patient requested restrictions that must be allowed, and not expressing that a "flag" on data should be used.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As actors work to comply with the Cures Act Final Rule, it’s become clear that greater consensus is needed regarding the interpretation of the definition of electronic health information (EHI) and […].

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TheraNest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They’re definitely not HIPAA-compliant and cannot be trusted with client information. Nowadays, EHRs often include editable templates for everything from progress notes to treatment plans. Wiley is compliant, evidence-based, and works directly within your EHR, so you don’t have to worry about hallucinations or HIPAA violations.

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Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) Comments Digital health figures in FDA's 2018 strategic roadmap.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

However, distinguishing between the two forms of health IT tools can often be difficult, due to nebulous definitions and overlapping features. When a PHR is connected to the patient’s legal medical record it is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.”

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Redox

JANUARY 12, 2021

Every day, Redox processes millions of messages and thousands of HL7 feeds and EHR vendor API calls. Redox has worked with the major EHR vendors, CRMs, and Health Information Exchanges. Redox is a veritable workhorse. These savings scale with connections as companies grow from a single connection to thousands of connections.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the unique role of stand-alone and EHR-based patient gateways or portals, highlighting their ability to empower patients, foster engagement, and optimize care delivery. Federal privacy laws protect them, such as HIPAA in the United States and PIPEDA in Canada. Privacy and Confidentiality.

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Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) Comments Digital health figures in FDA's 2018 strategic roadmap.

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Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) Comments Digital health figures in FDA's 2018 strategic roadmap.

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Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) Comments Digital health figures in FDA's 2018 strategic roadmap.

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Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) Comments Digital health figures in FDA's 2018 strategic roadmap.

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HIStalk Weekender

JUNE 8, 2018

A Stanford Medicine poll finds that more than half of doctors are dissatisfied with EHRs and desire short-term changes that include user interface redesign. Illinois rejects Cerner’s challenge of the EHR selection of Epic by its customer, University of Illinois Hospitals. ( Sam Lawrence ). Dr. Gonzo ).

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

Understanding Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Definition and concept RPM involves the use of technology to collect and transmit patient health data from remote locations to healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Here’s a closer look at its definition, risk factors, and the importance of monitoring: Definition and Classification Primary Hypertension: Develops over time with no identifiable cause. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the blood’s force against your artery walls is too high.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 12, 2024

Unlike acute illnesses, chronic diseases typically progress slowly and may not have a definitive cure, necessitating continuous monitoring and treatment to prevent complications and improve quality of life. These conditions can range from diabetes and hypertension to cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory disorders, and cancer.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 30, 2022

It’s definitely got complex in this world. To that end, just think about it…20 years ago, I remember a world prior to HIPAA. 00:16:29] Jess Stover : I think it definitely goes to what they’re saying about you can’t measure the employees engagement, but I think it goes beyond it too. And now look at us.

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Consumer eHealth Engagement

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Cedars-Sinai uses Sopris Assistant to record, summarize, approve and place the patient care note into the EHR. Real Problem Definition: Sara Holoubek, CEO Luminary Labs emphasized the importance of deciding who (e.g. Several organizations are anxiously awaiting for HIPAA compliant voice devices. Hospital/Clinical.

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Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred’s shorthand definition: “Using FOIA requests and other sorts of collaborations to get covered-over data out of the realm of the useless and into the realm of the useful.” EHRs used to be so far behind the firewall at healthcare organizations that they weren’t really vulnerable.

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Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred’s shorthand definition: “Using FOIA requests and other sorts of collaborations to get covered-over data out of the realm of the useless and into the realm of the useful.” EHRs used to be so far behind the firewall at healthcare organizations that they weren’t really vulnerable.

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Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred’s shorthand definition: “Using FOIA requests and other sorts of collaborations to get covered-over data out of the realm of the useless and into the realm of the useful.” EHRs used to be so far behind the firewall at healthcare organizations that they weren’t really vulnerable.

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Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred’s shorthand definition: “Using FOIA requests and other sorts of collaborations to get covered-over data out of the realm of the useless and into the realm of the useful.” EHRs used to be so far behind the firewall at healthcare organizations that they weren’t really vulnerable.

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