Tue.Dec 10, 2024

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Ensuring the Security and Privacy of Patient Data while Managing Large Volumes of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Healthcare IT Today

The advancement of technology can be a double-edged sword in healthcare. Through technological advancements, we can make the lives of our staff and our patients much easier and make healthcare more accessible. However, with the same advancements in technology, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach into healthcare systems and take what they want.

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High-quality data is the foundation on which to build the NHS’s 10-year plan

DigitalHealth

Transitioning from analogue to digital is not merely a technical challenge, writes Reecha Sofat, chair of PRSB.

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Dashboards, automation on top of palliative care nurses' wishlist

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Gateshead and Newcastle launch integrated diagnostic service

DigitalHealth

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched an integrated diagnostic service.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Using Open-Source Technology to Transform Healthcare and Housing for the Homeless

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Graham Dodge, President at PathCheck Foundation The homelessness crisis in the United States has reached alarming levels with over 650,000 people in the U.S. experiencing homelessness in 2023 according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Meanwhile, the politics on how to address this issue have never been more controversial with 75 U.S. cities, including Berkeley California, tightening restrictions on homeless encampments after a Supreme C

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Elation Health’s AI Assistant Can Have a Big Impact on Primary Care

Healthcare IT Today

Elation Health provides an EHR along with a tightly integrated ambient voice tool, Note Assist , that generates notes on visits. But to Kyna Fong, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder, the ambient voice solution’s main value and differentiator is to look beyond the note to ask “What other actions need to happen?” It can suggest referrals and prescriptions to “set the care plan on the right path and enable that care plan to be followed.” Although Elation Health supports many medi

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IT systems in Medway disconnected due to ‘suspicious activity’

DigitalHealth

Medway Community Healthcare has disconnected its IT systems to protect patient and staff data after detecting some suspicious activity.

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From Policy to Practice

BHM Healthcare Solutions

From Policy to Practice Adapting to AI Legislation in the Healthcare Sector In 2024, the United States witnessed a significant surge in state-level legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI), with 45 states introducing nearly 700 AI-related bills, a substantial increase from the 191 bills in 2023. This legislative activity reflects growing concerns about AI's [.

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All 107 stroke centres in England using AI technology, says NHSE

DigitalHealth

All 107 stroke centres in England are now utilising AI technology, Darrien Bold, head of elective care at NHS England, has confirmed.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Protecting sensitive patient data from interstate exchange

FierceHealthIT

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

DigitalHealth

Our latest Coffee Times Briefing covers new digital dashboards for NHS Wales and an engagement paper on AI in NHS comms.

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VitalHub Announces Acquisition of Strata Health

Healthcare IT Today

VitalHub Corp. is pleased to announce that it has acquired Strata Health Solutions Inc. , a leading provider of patient flow solutions internationally. Based in Canada, Strata Health designs, builds, and deploys software that improves access and navigation to care. Strata Health has over 80 health system partners and works with over 500 hospitals to provide over 800,000 patient transitions annually.