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Security and Privacy Hurdles Plaguing AI-Driven Health Services

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare systems in the clinical setting can immensely benefit from risk evaluation and asking the following questions: What if healthcare providers can’t access patient data when they are using electronic health records (EHR) systems to connect with patients? So, HIPAA may not apply.

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Weekly Roundup – December 23, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. New HIPAA Security Rule – and Enforcement – Is Coming in 2024. Read more… A Three-Pronged Approach to Fortifying Healthcare Cybersecurity.

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The Ins and Outs of Healthcare Communication Platforms

Healthcare IT Today

For acute care in particular, the patient’s full care team – which includes various specialists, nurses, EMS, and others – must have access to the platform from anywhere at any time, including via mobile devices, to collaborate and communicate faster throughout the entire patient journey, not just at one specific point of care.

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Measures You Should be Implementing in Your Organization to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity and Protect Your Patient Data

Healthcare IT Today

The rising tide of cyber threats in healthcare underscores the critical importance of secure data transmission in claims processing. As healthcare entities strive to meet HIPAA’s privacy and security mandates, they must prioritize evaluating IT vendors not just for functionality but for robust security measures.

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Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

The US Senate heard the weak excuses of the United Healthcare CEO who admitted Change Healthcare had not secured its Citrix systems with multifactor authentication (MFA) even though they had a written policy to do so, and that they failed to notify data breach victims by the HIPAA and state data breach law deadlines.

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How Electronic Health Records Streamline Chronic Care Management with Real-Time Data Integration 

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring : With the help of real-time data streaming, healthcare workers can monitor patients from a distance, reducing hospital visits and ensuring ongoing care. Learn how RPM practices align with healthcare cybersecurity standards here.

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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare facilities will use AI from an administrative point of view because it’s very difficult to hire in healthcare – there’s a physician shortage, a nursing shortage, and a pharmacist shortage. We expect to see more smart technology and automation in healthcare (i.e.