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New HIE hook-up, telemedicine transform care at LA clinic

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Practically overnight, the LANES platform eliminated faxing at CSC altogether, and connected CSC electronically to community providers also using the HIE. “The HIE technology was both HIPAA- and ePHI privacy-compliant. Another telehealth benefit to HIE participation is the newfound ability to reconcile medications.

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How Health Data Sharing Impacts How Clinicians Care for Patients

Healthcare IT Today

It’s no secret that time spent on administrative responsibilities, including time spent in poorly designed EHRs, are contributing to physician burnout and ultimately, workforce shortages. This avoids the laborious process and delays associated with calling, faxing, and contacting providers and family members.

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

Healthcare IT Today

Diana Sonbay-Benli, VP & Chief Product Officer, Cognizant TriZetto Healthcare Products at Cognizant Since the advent of HIPAA, almost a career’s duration ago, we’ve focused on the safeguarding of data. HIPAA/HITECH rules have been utilized in sharing data between various entities.

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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS

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Orders are to be entered into a medical record by hand or via CPOE (CPOE, unlike texting, is permitted because it is set up to auto-download into the EHR, with date, time and authentication taken care of). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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Bonus Features – April 14, 2024 – Less than 6 in 10 docs satisfied with electronic access to external immunization info, 68% of nurses are feeling overwhelmed, plus 38 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Subsequent statements and social media posts, summarized nicely here by Brendan Keeler, indicate the shut-off occurred in response to Particle Health users requesting data without having a legitimate Treatment use case as defined by HIPAA. EHR vendor ModMed and Medtronic are partnering to enhance the documentation of polyp detection.

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Weekly Roundup – September 30, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

That’s the value of platforms that connect to otherwise disparate EHRs and other FHIR data sources. Part of the solution is more seamless integration with EHRs and a better user experience. They also touched on the role of health data utilities as the evolution of the state HIE. Cynthia Casatelli at e4.health

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Healthcare Interoperability, Data, and Cloud – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

The traditional HIE subscriber model continues to become more complex, with challenges in achieving clinical outcomes and maintaining sustainable funding. The evolution of interoperability is happening now, and payers and providers need to be on top of TEFCA and HIE updates to provide continued clinical value.