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Unencrypted protocols pose risks for healthcare providers
The McAfee advanced threat research team has shown that a weak communications protocol can lead to a 'man-in-the-middle' attack that could be hazardous to a patient's health.
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Medical imaging AI helps radiologists, analyst says
In this video, an analyst from Chilmark Research explains why AI for medical imaging can coexist with the skills that radiologists bring to patient care.
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How healthcare AI technology might improve patient outcomes
Despite some wariness from healthcare providers, there are seemingly limitless uses for AI in healthcare, whether it's in a patient's home, the scanner room or the EHR.
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Why blockchain may level the healthcare playing field
Health IT needs require a sweeping and complex solution that may only be found in blockchain. Healthcare CTO Roger Smith offers his take on the promise of blockchain.
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Despite some wariness from healthcare providers, there are seemingly limitless uses for AI in healthcare, whether it's in a patient's home, the scanner room or the EHR.
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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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Benefits vs. the dark side of healthcare AI
While many in healthcare tout the benefits of AI in clinical settings, artificial intelligence isn't immune to nefarious misuses, such as hacking and clinical fraud.
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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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AI in healthcare holds diagnostic promise
Prevention of heart attacks and diagnoses of cancer may one day improve, thanks to AI. Infograph statistics reveal promising findings for AI applications in healthcare.
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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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Unencrypted protocols pose risks for healthcare providers
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Expert: Healthcare organizations susceptible to phishing
A lawsuit has been filed against Children's Mercy Hospital after the medical records of more than 60,000 patients were potentially compromised as a result of a phishing scam.
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Expert: ONC funding to spur interoperability may fall short
Up to $2 million will be provided by the ONC to two recipients to address interoperability challenges in healthcare, but one expert questions if it will be enough.
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