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APIs and open source are healthcare's best medicine
APIs have a toe-hold in the healthcare space today but that has to change, and quickly. Stan Huff, M.D., explains why open source has to be healthcare's future.
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Cybersecurity responses may affect heart attack patients
Although the findings are not a slam-dunk, statistics in a study show some sort of link between more deaths of heart attack patients and hospitals' responses to data breaches.
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In-home digital technology is the 'future of healthcare'
Clinicians and groups like AARP view in-home digital technology as the future of healthcare and are studying different technologies to assist patients in the home.
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How to retrieve medical records more efficiently
When healthcare providers need to retrieve medical records from an EHR, keeping in mind where the data is stored will affect how quickly and efficiently the records can be accessed.
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AI in healthcare goes beyond IBM Watson. In this e-guide, discover 4 uses for AI in healthcare – particularly how it can help improve patient engagement – and whether we can overcome security and interoperability concerns surrounding the technology.
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In-home digital technology is the 'future of healthcare'
Clinicians and groups like AARP view in-home digital technology as the future of healthcare and are studying different technologies to assist patients in the home.
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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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What are the potential uses of Alexa for healthcare?
Although Alexa has yet to achieve widespread adoption in healthcare, there are several promising uses that can improve both the patient and end-user experience.
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AAFP recommends steps to reduce health IT regulations
The American Academy of Family Physicians has recommended steps to relieve the burden of health IT regulations on physicians. In a letter to CMS administrator Seema Verma and ONC national ...
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Analytics tools help support value-based healthcare
As healthcare organizations begin to move toward value-based care, analytics can play a critical role in detecting high-risk patients and tracking patterns for certain conditions.
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EHR adoption rates increased with passage of HITECH Act
After the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009, EHR adoption rates for eligible hospitals rose from 3.2% to 14.2% and EHR adoption rates for ineligible hospitals rose from just 0.1% to 3.3%, according ...
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Deception technology adds to cybersecurity strategy
Thanks to automation and virtualization, deception technology may make inroads into healthcare. Here is one pharmaceutical company's approach to using the technology.
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APIs and open source are healthcare's best medicine
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Cybersecurity responses may affect heart attack patients
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Healthcare industry grapples with physician burnout
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HIPAA isn't an excuse to block patients from records
A chief medical information officer suggests that giving people easier access to their medical information is one way to improve the patient experience.
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Best practices for healthcare data migration to the cloud
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Emerging technologies in healthcare: IoT, blockchain and AI
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Best practices for healthcare data migration to the cloud
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Medical imaging informatics is the next data step forward
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Hospitals bone up on medical device cybersecurity plans
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How to retrieve medical records more efficiently
When healthcare providers need to retrieve medical records from an EHR, keeping in mind where the data is stored will affect how quickly and efficiently the records can be accessed.
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How to choose a medical records storage system
Expert Brien Posey explains the storage requirements healthcare organizations should insist on before choosing a vendor and system for their medical records.
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Analytics tools help support value-based healthcare
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Researchers use EHR data to predict opioid prescriptions
EHR data can help healthcare providers identify which patients in a hospital were most likely to be prescribed opioids after discharge, according to researchers at the University of Colorado ...Continue Reading
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Apple's new API aids a new breed of custom healthcare apps
Apple's new Health Records API should mean a slew of incredibly customized healthcare apps later this year. But concerns remain about security and interoperability.
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