August 2013
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August 30, 2013
30
Aug'13
Group to combat medical identity theft with tech, consumer awareness
A public-private group has formed to stop the sale of stolen medical information. Its first task: Involve payers, providers, vendors and consumers. Continue Reading
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August 29, 2013
29
Aug'13
Mobile devices driving healthcare desktop virtualization growth
The number of server-hosted virtual desktops in healthcare is up 39% compared to last year, and server-based computing is up 23%. Furthermore, 30% of 211 IT leaders responding to a survey from ... Continue Reading
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August 27, 2013
27
Aug'13
Missouri announces opening of state HIE
More than 7,000 physicians, 62 hospitals and 350 clinics in Missouri and neighboring states will have access to its newly opened statewide HIE. The announcement, made by the Missouri Health ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2013
26
Aug'13
Femtocells in healthcare: Look at HIPAA risks before you leap
Backfilling 3G smartphone traffic to your Wi-Fi in weak-signal zones with femtocells is enticing. It should be secured against HIPAA risks, though. Continue Reading
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August 22, 2013
22
Aug'13
HIPAA omnibus rule compliance tips for small practices, medical groups
Identifying your organization's weak spots through a risk assessment is a best practice ahead of the HIPAA omnibus regulations. Continue Reading
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August 22, 2013
22
Aug'13
PHI security, mobile protection part of HIPAA omnibus compliance
Monitoring patients' PHI is a small part of overall HIPAA compliance, which is becoming more complicated with the impending omnibus rule. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2013
20
Aug'13
HIMSS requests extension to meet requirements for stage 2 of meaningful use
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is asking healthcare officials to extend the attestation period for stage 2 of meaningful use to 18 months, instead of the planned ... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2013
20
Aug'13
Court rules in favor of healthcare cost transparency; will CMS follow?
CMS is seeking public feedback on whether to release individual physician's Medicare reimbursement data. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2013
20
Aug'13
Best practices for mobile device security management
Mobile health is becoming an integral component in the delivery of care, and IT departments must figure out how to integrate organization-issued as well as personal mobile devices onto networks. The data that flows through these networks and devices... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2013
20
Aug'13
Guide: Telemedicine benefits held back by lack of reimbursements
Telemedicine can be used to extend specialized and primary care to patients remotely, but a number of issues have stalled adoption. Continue Reading
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August 19, 2013
19
Aug'13
Independent docs weary of meaningful use implementation tech
A survey of 1,200 docs by athenahealth reveals trouble for independent physicians due to meaningful use implementations, ACOs and reimbursement cuts. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2013
16
Aug'13
Track legacy software for patient data security, HIPAA compliance
The HIPAA omnibus rule has thrown the spotlight on securing patient data. Track legacy software patches closely to maintain HIPAA compliance. Continue Reading
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August 15, 2013
15
Aug'13
Google Glass in healthcare? Maybe once cultural, privacy issues fixed
The Rock Health annual healthcare venture capital tech confab in San Francisco included a presentation on Google Glass's potential as an assistive technology for surgeons and other physicians. At ... Continue Reading
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August 15, 2013
15
Aug'13
HRSA to distribute grants for health information technology adoption
The Health Resources and Services Administration is releasing $3 million in grants to further health IT. Continue Reading
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August 14, 2013
14
Aug'13
Federal HIT authorities punch the policy gas pedal on HIE adoption
The ONC publicly disclosed its incentive plan designed to encourage more providers to use HIE. Continue Reading
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August 14, 2013
14
Aug'13
CMS solicits comment on publicizing physician Medicare reimbursements
CMS has issued a request for public comment on how to create "the most appropriate" policies for disclosing individual physician Medicare reimbursement payment data. Earlier this year, A Florida ... Continue Reading
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August 12, 2013
12
Aug'13
Will health IT be cornerstone of concierge medicine?
While the health insurance marketplace sorts itself out post-ACA, can the health IT-savvy concierge model of medicine save the independent physician? Continue Reading
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August 09, 2013
09
Aug'13
Dr. Mostashari, care coordination really stinks in my city
Federal HIT coordinator Farzad Mostashari, M.D. made waves this week, announcing his resignation effective this fall. Tributes and accolades, all deserved, are rolling in from vendors, colleagues, ... Continue Reading
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August 08, 2013
08
Aug'13
meaningful use attestation
Meaningful use attestation, in a health information technology (HIT) context, is a process that documents that an organization or individual has successfully demonstrated meaningful use and is successfully fulfilling the requirements for electronic ... Continue Reading
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August 08, 2013
08
Aug'13
A big data project should be part of hospitals' future plans
There are a few steps to take before implementing a big data system, including building a team and identifying goals. Continue Reading