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Allowing patients to check in electronically, whether from a kiosk or tablet, can improve the patient experience and reduce the workload for the front desk staff.
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ONC wants a more competitive healthcare market
Newly proposed rules from CMS and ONC aren't just about fostering interoperability and patient data access, they're also about creating a competitive healthcare market.
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Successful PHM needs provider, payer, vendor goals aligned
In this Q&A, KLAS population health researcher Bradley Hunter says successful population health management programs hinge on goal alignment.
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CIOs attending the CHIME-HIMSS 2019 CIO Forum said they're focused on AI developments, security trends and a better way to build healthcare technology that patients want to use.
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Electronic check-in can improve patient experience
Allowing patients to check in electronically, whether from a kiosk or tablet, can improve the patient experience and reduce the workload for the front desk staff.
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CMS replaces meaningful use with new program
CMS is replacing meaningful use with 'Promoting Interoperability' and proposing new Medicare payment programs with looser physician reporting rules and more price transparency.
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2019 healthcare trends include AI, VR and analytics
Artificial intelligence and blockchain will continue to make a splash in 2019 as top trends for healthcare CIOs to watch. VR, analytics and hybrid cloud also deserve attention.
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Easy to use EHRs? Here's what the ONC suggests
A new draft report from the ONC acknowledges the challenges with EHRs and provides suggested solutions, including decreased regulation and more stakeholder cooperation.
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Population health, payer-providers look to streamline care
Clinicians, health IT professionals, insurance carriers and others have started a slow roll toward improved patient outcomes using methods based on healthcare reform.
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Where blockchain in healthcare might actually make a difference
It’s almost too easy to dismiss the idea of blockchain in healthcare. The first major application of blockchain -- Bitcoin – does feel kind of sketchy (all the currency that went “missing”) and the ...
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EHR software is required for most health organizations but is available with a variety of features from different vendors. Learn which system offers what your business needs.
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How to build a hospital cybersecurity response plan
Healthcare organizations remain a target for cyberthreats like ransomware and data breaches. These six steps will help health IT departments respond to or prevent cyberattacks.
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CES 2019 showcases consumer health products
As the consumerization of healthcare continues, new products displayed at CES 2019 -- like the first wearable blood pressure cuff -- can be beneficial to providers and patients.
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Expert says Anthem data breach shows need to control data access
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Value-based care induces payer-provider convergence
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telestroke (telestroke services)
Telestroke is a web-based approach to treating stroke victims who have not been admitted to a hospital. In its most basic form, a telestroke system requires a neurologist and attending nurse to have a high-speed Internet connection and ...
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
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Electronic protected health information (ePHI) is protected health information (PHI) that is produced, saved, transferred or received in an electronic form. In the United States, ePHI management is covered under the Health Insurance Portability and ...
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Intermountain Healthcare executive talks FHIR standard
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ONC wants a more competitive healthcare market
Newly proposed rules from CMS and ONC aren't just about fostering interoperability and patient data access, they're also about creating a competitive healthcare market.
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Happening at HIMSS: CIOs talk tech
CIOs attending the CHIME-HIMSS 2019 CIO Forum said they're focused on AI developments, security trends and a better way to build healthcare technology that patients want to use.
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Establishing interoperable electronic health systems
HIMSS 2019: ONC, CMS propose new rules
On the eve of HIMSS, ONC and CMS take center stage by announcing proposals for interoperability and information blocking rules.
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