Security as the Standard: Utilizing the Cloud for Private Healthcare Data
The following is a guest article by Jim Cropper, Director of Sales at Brother International
Healthcare technology development and modern security needs are continually evolving, calling for a shift toward digitization and interoperability to facilitate easier access to information, and more efficient and effective healthcare delivery. The proof of this is in the 78% of office-based physicians and 96% of non-federal acute care hospitals in the U.S. that are in the process of adopting or have implemented electronic health record (EHR) systems. This means that paper documents and manila folders are no longer sufficient to m...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 18, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Security and Privacy Brother International Digital Transformation Healthcare Cloud Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Security HIPAA Jim Cropper patient data Source Type: blogs
How Policy Changes Can Fix Market Distortions in Healthcare and Improve the Country ’s Debt
The following is a guest article by Zach Markin, Co-Founder and CEO at HTD Health
American healthcare is the most dysfunctional industry in our country. Historically, it is the most prolific driver of family bankruptcy, and now it is on its way to bankrupting our country collectively. A major justification for President Biden’s tax hike proposal is to shore up the tenuous finances of Medicare whose trust fund is forecasted to be depleted by 2028. While this is important, such efforts address the symptoms of a dysfunctional industry rather than the root causes.
While the near-term liquidity and long-term financial health ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 12, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Regulations Revenue Cycle Management AMA Healthcare Barriers Healthcare Costs healthcare industry Healthcare Perverse Incentives HTD Health Me Source Type: blogs
Insurance struggles in pediatric headache care
Most of the time, I enjoy my job as a pediatric nurse practitioner working with chronic headache and pain patients. I enjoy the relationships with the families, figuring out what can help manage the headaches and life issues best to allow optimal functioning. I enjoy performing certain procedures, like Botox for chronic migraines or injection
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Insurance struggles in pediatric headache care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Victoria Karian, CPNP Tags: Conditions Neurology Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
Emerging Technologies in Healthcare IT and Their Regulatory Considerations
Everybody loves to get and play with new toys. When we were children the toys were things like Barbies or Play-Doh. Now the toys we’re excited to get and play with are the emerging technologies in healthcare like AI or IoT devices. The big difference though is we can’t take these toys out and play with them with abandon like we did with the Play-Doh. While new and exciting, there are serious consequences to think about and regulations that need to be put in place and that will be put in place.
To talk more about the regulatory considerations for implementing these emerging technologies, we reached out to our in...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Grayson Miller Tags: AI/Machine Learning C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Regulations Authenticx Blockchain Brian Fugere Brian Hanley Calum Yacoubian Colin Banas MD Dave Bennett Dr Adrienne Boissy DrFirst Source Type: blogs
Featured Health IT Jobs – Epic Application Analyst/Coordinator
We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Epic Application Analyst/Coordinator position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and is remote.
Here’s a description of the position:
In this role, you’ll drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of electronic systems, collaborating closely with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders to enhance workflows. Your expertise in Epic EMR systems configuration and troubleshooting will be invaluable as...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 6, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: Career and Jobs Healthcare IT Analyst Jobs Coordinator Jobs Epic Application Analyst Epic Application Coordinator Featured Opportunities Health IT Careers Health IT Jobs Healthcare IT Jobs Job Seekers Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clini Source Type: blogs
Has Sensemaking Collapsed When It Comes To U.S. Healthcare?
By MIKE MAGEE
This past week my wife and I were at a family event to celebrate my brother-in-law’s 70th birthday. Our extended family has more than a few doctors. A physician nephew who had read CODE BLUE and had a strong interest in health policy asked if I felt I (and others) were too hard on doctors. My response was yes, but that it was intentional and came with the territory. Combining scientific, sometimes life and death expertise, with high-touch compassion, understanding and partnership has always been a “big ask” but that was what we and others had signed up for as “health professionals.”
But can a ...
Source: The Health Care Blog - September 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy Deming Don Berwick ESCAPE FIRE Karl E. Weick Mike Magee Physicians Sensemaking Source Type: blogs
Why It Is Important To Understand Multimodal Large Language Models In Healthcare
The future of medicine is undoubtedly inextricably linked to the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Although this revolution has been brewing for years, the past few months marked a major change, as algorithms finally moved out of the specialized labs and into our daily lives.
The public debut of Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT which became the fastest-growing consumer application of all time, has been a roaring success. LLMs are machine learning models trained on a vast amount of text data which enables them to understand and generate human-like text based on the patterns and structures they̵...
Source: The Medical Futurist - September 5, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Artificial Intelligence in Medicine large language models multimodal AI multimodal large language models multimodal LLM Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – September 3, 2023 – 60% of cybersecurity incidents impact patient care, the average medical device has six or more security vulnerabilities, and more
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News and Research
ONC renewed its contract for The Sequoia Project to be the Recognized Coordinating Entity for TEFCA implementation. That process will involve working with seven current Qualified Health Information Network can...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 3, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT AION Biosystems Akshay Sharma Alexander Group American Telemedicine Association Asimily ATA Atropos Health BeMe Health Carenet Health Claroty Cognizant Craig Hovda Digital Medicine Society eClinicalWorks eCW E Source Type: blogs
Finding Balance in Patient-Centric RCM
The following is a guest article by Laxmi Patel, Chief Strategy Officer at Savista
Achieving a delicate equilibrium between automation and human engagement is critical. In the world of healthcare, this balance not only enhances the patient experience but also enables systems to effectively manage patient communication and financial obligations while delivering optimal clinical care. As the industry shifts focus to automation and processes to lower cost-to-collect, it is vital to ensure that these efforts remain patient-centric.
Instead of being seen as just a series of numbers, financial statements, and outcomes, a s...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Administration Ambulatory Communication and Patient Experience Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Revenue Cycle Management Care Journey Healthcare Costs Laxmi Patel Patient Communication Patient Education Pati Source Type: blogs
Unveiling the intricacies of locum tenens agreements [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Dennis Hursh, an attorney with 40+ years of expertise in health law. Discover the nuances of locum tenens agreements for physicians, from tax implications and expense deductions to malpractice insurance essentials. We’ll delve into patient contact hours, credentialing costs, and the significance of
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Unveiling the intricacies of locum tenens agreements [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: The Podcast by KevinMD Tags: Podcast Practice Management Source Type: blogs
Strengthening Email Cybersecurity for Health Practices: Safeguarding Sensitive Patient Data
Conclusion
With the increasing cybersecurity threats faced by health practices, prioritizing email security is paramount. Advanced email security solutions provide a comprehensive approach to protecting sensitive patient data, mitigating vulnerabilities, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
By leveraging features such as robust filtering, anti-phishing measures, data loss prevention, encryption, and user education, healthcare organizations can enhance their email security posture and safeguard patient information effectively. (Source: EMR and HIPAA)
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 29, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Cybersecurity Data Breach Data Loss Prevention Email Cybersecurity Email Phishing Hea Source Type: blogs
Who moved the goalposts?
Welcome to another episode of BDI Briefs! Our aim with BDI Briefs is to take a brief look at important issues about the emotional side of diabetes.In this short discussion, Scott, Bill, and Susan ask whether striving for better-than-standards diabetes management is worthwhile. Or could there be unintended consequences?
Detailed show notes and transcript
Scott Johnson:Welcome to BDI Briefs. This is another exciting installment where we take a brief look at important issues about the emo...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - August 28, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Insurance Deductibles Don't Work Well for Patients with Chronic Illnesses. Some strategies for PWD's With HDHP's to Consider.
The U.S. IRS defines a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) as a health plan with an annual deductible that is not less than $1,500 for self-only coverage or $3,000 for family coverage, and for which the annual out-of-pocket expenses (deductibles, co-payments, and other amounts). About half of all Americans with employer-sponsored healthcare insurance plans have deductibles to satisfy before the insurance covers much although some employers provide Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) to help offset the deductible. That said, the IRS has also ruled that an HDHP can cover certain types of " preventive " care without a deducti...
Source: Scott's Web Log - August 24, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: 2023 Ascensia CGM E3 Eversense HDHP Senseonics Source Type: blogs
THCB 20th Birthday Classic: Value-based care – no progress since 1997?
As the 20th Birthday rolls on I thought I’d bring out a more recent piece first published in October 2020, albeit one that relies heavily on 25 year old data to make a point. This is some evidence to back up Jeff Goldsmith’s comment on the original that for all the talk “ ‘Value based” payment is a religious movement, not a business trend’ ” By the way, Humana updated these numbers last year and there’s been basically no change — Matthew Holt
By MATTHEW HOLT
Humana is out with a report saying that its Medicare Advantage members who are covered by value-based care (VBC) ar...
Source: The Health Care Blog - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: The Business of Health Care Capitation Humana Medicare Advantage VBC Source Type: blogs
The Importance of Patient Portal Usability
The following is a guest article by Dr. Bruce Bassi, Advisory Board Member at CharmHealth
Most patients have almost certainly received an invitation to join their electronic medical record communication system, or portal for their particular doctor’s office. Clinicians have their own opinions about medical record systems, but what about patients?
Typically, users log into their portal with one specific purpose, then log off, and do not wish to spend too much time engaging in a health portal system. If the system is too cumbersome or difficult to use, it would reduce engagement and not achieve its intended purpose. The pr...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 23, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Clinical Communication and Patient Experience EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Care Team CharmHealth Dr. Bruce Bassi HIPAA patient access Patient Portal Prescription Source Type: blogs
