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Why the entry of large tech companies into healthcare faces hurdles

Why the entry of large tech companies into healthcare faces hurdles

Regulatory issues surrounding security, privacy and FDA approvals may delay the emergence of Apple, Amazon and others into healthcare.

Video The impact of data and analytics on access to consumers, patients and constituents

Russ Cobb of Blackbaud, Inc. discusses the impact data and analytics can have on a healthcare organization's access to consumers, patients and constituents as well as how an organization can begin to lower the cost of healthcare. He also addresses the importance of growing philanthropic support of today's not-for-profit healthcare organizations.

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Hot Topics from HIMSS March 15
IT execs must ensure key security practices are constantly observed

Security tools that provide alerts may give too many false alarms to be effective, Brian NeSmith says.

Data security Joseph Goedert 9h ago
Proposed bill calls for a national breach notification standard

Under the legislation, most cyberattacks would require a 30-day period to notify affected persons.

Data breaches Joseph Goedert 9h ago
Senators reach bipartisan agreement on ACA solutions

Package includes subsidies to health insurers in advance of 2018 enrollment period, Lamar Alexander says.

ACA Bloomberg News 10h ago

HIT Think

How tinkering with the ACA puts health IT investment at risk

Barry P. Chaiken, MD
President
DocsNetwork

Reversing 44 years of progress with the presidential pen, chief executive’s orders risk providers’ ability to capitalize on EHR data.

ACA October 16
Why cutting federal payments just ends up costing more

Fred Bazzoli
Editor-in-Chief
Health Data Management

President Trump’s decision to stop making ACA subsidies may force providers to curtail investments in technologies that improve care.

ACA October 13
Why IT is crucial in supporting effective emergency management

Scott Cormier
Vice President of emergency management, environment of care and safety
Medxcel Facilities Management

Information executives must especially be ready to have systems remain operational and enable continuity as providers encounter disasters.

Disaster planning October 12

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Industry organizations pressure Congress for ACA solutions

Joint letter calls for bipartisan effort to ensure continued subsidy payments to insurers.

ACA Joseph Goedert October 17

ACA Joseph Goedert October 17
AMA launches platform for organizing, exchanging health information

The development of a common data model will enable true semantic interoperability in healthcare, says Michael Hodgkins, MD.

Interoperability Greg Slabodkin October 17

Interoperability Greg Slabodkin October 17
Video 60 Seconds Smarter: Episode Analytics

From diagnosis to treatment to aftercare, healthcare interventions require encounters with many different providers, which can create challenges.

Medical practice management January 13, 2016

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Medical practice management January 13, 2016
Trump says he undermined Obamacare to force changes

President says his move to end subsidies serves as an impetus for bipartisan efforts on healthcare.

ACA Bloomberg News October 16

ACA Bloomberg News October 16
Venture capital investment soars in healthcare IT

Dollar amount of deals for 2017 has already exceeded last year’s record, says Raj Prabhu.

HIT Fred Bazzoli October 16

HIT Fred Bazzoli October 16
Covenant Health adopts telemedicine for improved elder care

In other implementations, Glens Falls Hospital picks Omnicell as a new medication management partner.

Telehealth Joseph Goedert October 16

Telehealth Joseph Goedert October 16
HIT Think How tinkering with the ACA puts health IT investment at risk

Barry P. Chaiken, MD
President DocsNetwork

Reversing 44 years of progress with the presidential pen, chief executive’s orders risk providers’ ability to capitalize on EHR data.

ACA October 16

ACA October 16
Insurers, states rush to raise 2018 rates to cover CSR payment loss

Trump decision to end cost-sharing subsidies will cost insurers $1B this year, says Michael Consedine.

ACA Bloomberg News October 16

ACA Bloomberg News October 16
California AG files suit to force payment of ACA subsidies

18 states and District of Columbia join legal action brought to counteract Trump decision on payments.

ACA Bloomberg News October 16

ACA Bloomberg News October 16
NEHI’s Health Care Without Walls initiative gathers momentum

Effort reflects need to ensure healthcare keeps pace with 21st century technologies, says Susan Dentzer.

HIT Greg Slabodkin October 16

HIT Greg Slabodkin October 16

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9 keys for optimizing EHR use at the point of care

Crucial best practices for getting the most value out of an electronic records system.

7 steps to improve defenses against cyber attacks

FTP servers, supply chain connections and inadequate use of VPNs may put providers’ data at risk.

6 questions providers should ask cloud vendors

Certifications, security controls and audit reports should be studied to ensure data protection.

Resources

Web Seminar Cutting edge AI-should you take a chance?

Some of the best ideas for using artificial intelligence are coming from the niche developers who are looking to solve specific healthcare problems.

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Web Seminar Considerations for multifactor authentication in healthcare

IT security has become a top priority in healthcare due to many recent successful attacks.

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Web Seminar MPIs are Dead but a Rebirth Awaits in the Cloud

RIP, Master Patient Index.

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Web Seminar Tips for success: Achieving true EMPI integrity with positive patient identification

Achieving a positive 1:1 link between patients and their medical record is of utmost importance to healthcare organizations.

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