Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

There are a lot of components to consider and talk about in regards to interoperability and data sharing. Today we are going to focus on the innovative technologies and standards that are currently being employed to make our dreams of a better system of interoperability and data sharing a reality.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Effective Health Information Exchange (HIE) requires a secure and reliable Health Information Service Provider (HISP) infrastructure to provide HIPAA-compliant delivery of healthcare information. As the industry standard, Direct Secure Messaging continues to expand nationally.

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E-CareManagement

JANUARY 22, 2020

Some have called on policymakers to extend HIPAA to cover mHealth apps and other online platforms. In the latest post in our series — “The Health Data Goldilocks Dilemma: Sharing? ” — Deven McGraw and I argue that extending HIPAA is not a viable solution. By Susannah Fox, September 19, 2019.

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E-CareManagement

OCTOBER 19, 2020

While there have been many events on interoperability and data sharing, what’s unique here is our focus on the BUSINESS rationale for health data sharing. • This shift creates a business imperative to share information, not to hoard it. Hoarding data is not only bad for business but can be catastrophic in a crisis.

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E-CareManagement

JUNE 27, 2021

While there have been many events on interoperability and data sharing, what’s unique here is our focus on the BUSINESS rationale for health data sharing. • This shift creates a business imperative to share information, not to hoard it. Hoarding data is not only bad for business but can be catastrophic in a crisis.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

At eHealth Exchange, which is one of the first Qualified Health Information Networks™ (QHINs™) under TEFCA, we have a front-row seat to the framework’s ongoing implementation. Currently, eHealth Exchange is one of seven Designated QHINs exchanging health information via TEFCA. But we believe that is a mistake.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The content of this article is taken from a panel Kno2 hosted as part of the recent Civitas Networks for Health 2022 Annual Conference , in collaboration with DirectTrust™ within a track dedicated to the sharing of health data to advance health equity. Post-Acute Providers for the Win!

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Emerging technologies can even detect anomalies or mistakes which can help a patient get the care they need faster or give you more accurate data. Today, we are going to focus on emerging technologies in regard to health information management.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Exec Summary: Self-sovereign identity (SSI) holds immense potential to revolutionize the future of health data, empowering individuals to take control of their information and fostering a more secure, transparent, and patient-centric healthcare ecosystem. This transparency builds trust and fosters informed consent.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The HHS Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether Google met HIPAA requirements when it pulled together millions of patient records when working with the Ascension health system.

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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. The solution to these challenges lies in the adoption of interoperable data systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Optimize Health Data Sharing to Enhance the Patient Experience. Simply collecting patient data and giving it to providers isn’t enough any more. Read more… Connect Hospitals and Health Systems to Patient Apps and Health Information. Read more… Make Last-Mile Interoperability a Reality.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 15, 2024

Compliance with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is crucial to protect patient privacy and secure health data. Healthcare providers must implement robust security measures, such as encryption and secure data storage, to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access.

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Redox

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Consequences for non-participation are currently unclear, although providers may be cited for non-compliance with federal information blocking regulations which, according to the recent HHS proposed rule could be up to $1 million per violation. The CA DxF includes both clinical and social determinants data. Is this just another HIE?

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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. Patient portals give users an online view of their health data, as do PHRs. The patient accesses the information through a secure portal,” ONC says.

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 6, 2018

In essence, blockchain could help reshape healthcare interoperability by serving as a next-generation middleware that couples health data with decentralized, distributed, and immutable qualities, according to a new report by IDC Health Insights. "It's a big conundrum."

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 13, 2024

These digital repositories of patient health information offer numerous benefits, including improved accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency in healthcare delivery. RPM devices collect vital health data, such as blood pressure, heart rate, glucose levels, and more, enabling continuous monitoring and early detection of health issues.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Legal and regulatory issues: Telemedicine involves the exchange of sensitive health information across jurisdictions and platforms, necessitating attention to privacy, security, consent, liability, reimbursement, licensing, and accreditation.

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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. The system is customizable to meet the unique needs of individual patients and healthcare organizations.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 28, 2024

The increased use of technology in patient monitoring raises concerns about data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive health information. Studies underscore the importance of implementing robust security measures to protect patient data, which can add another layer of complexity to RPM implementation.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 29, 2024

RPM utilizes advanced technology to monitor patients’ health data in real-time, providing a continuous connection between patients and healthcare teams. These systems comprise wearable devices, blood pressure monitors, and mobile applications that record and transmit health data directly to healthcare providers.

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E-CareManagement

OCTOBER 19, 2018

I couldn’t believe it a physician health care provider professional explaining to me the philosophy of that health system.”.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Embedded in Apple’s Health app, the new feature will bring together medical data from participating hospitals and clinics, as well as from the iPhone itself, giving millions of Americans direct digital control of their own health information for the first time.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 5, 2024

Additionally, RPM fosters greater patient engagement in their own care by providing them with access to their health data and empowering them to actively participate in managing their condition alongside their healthcare team. This increased engagement can lead to improved treatment outcomes and better overall health.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 25, 2024

These devices seamlessly integrate with the DrKumo mobile app, allowing patients to input additional health data and receive personalized feedback from healthcare providers. Healthcare providers must adhere to strict privacy standards and obtain explicit consent from patients before collecting and using their health information.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In search of clarification on these complications, we reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community to ask what role does health information management play in improving the accuracy and accessibility of patient information across different healthcare systems? The following are their answers.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We asked our talented Healthcare IT Today Community – in the context of interoperability, what challenges and barriers exist in achieving standardized and secure data exchange across different healthcare systems, and how can these obstacles be addressed? The following are their answers. However, this rule is only the first step.

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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.

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Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2024

Garcia is the executive director of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating council Cybersecurity Working Group, and was recently quoted in Modern Healthcare discussing how home health care adds another opportunity and risk-exposure for cyber-attackers to exploit. That insight exists today. In the U.S.,

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As such, as a regulator for a day, I’d implement critical clarification and updates of HIPAA, its scope and classification when it comes to medical guidance from AI-powered tools, outline the responsibility and liability of AI, and explore the selling of data for profit without transparency and consent.

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