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Cybersecurity in Healthcare: 5 Best Practices
The increasing number of sophisticated attacks against health groups is putting CIOs and IT pros on high alert. In this free download, delve into a Q&A with security expert David Finn on how to build a successful cybersecurity program (even with a diminishing budget) to help safeguard your data.
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November 21, 2019
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Security is at the heart of healthcare data sharing concerns
As proposed interoperability and information blocking rules from ONC and CMS are reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget, the healthcare community expresses more concern about patient data security.
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November 05, 2019
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CynergisTek-Backbone Consultants deal centers on IT auditing services
CynergisTek looks to expand its services by acquiring Backbone Consultants, a small advisory firm that specializes in IT auditing and regulatory compliance.
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October 25, 2019
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Value-based care models hung up on lack of resources
The adoption of value-based care models in healthcare is hindered by a lack of resources, according to more than 1,000 respondents of a Definitive Healthcare value-based care trends survey.
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October 18, 2019
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Healthcare cybersecurity shouldn't impede interoperability
The healthcare community uses security as a crutch to deny the sharing of patient data. That has to stop, according to Athenahealth CISO Taylor Lehmann.
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Payers, providers seek remedies to value-based care challenges
Value-based care is the order of the day for healthcare organizations and payers, but it's not all smooth sailing as the industry tries to integrate it into their daily operations. Continue Reading
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Insurers join forces to control value-based healthcare delivery
Commercial insurers are key drivers in the transition to value-based care in health systems through joint ventures, analytics and greater control over delivery of patient care. Continue Reading
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. Continue Reading
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Data sharing in healthcare is a double-edged sword for patients
Former healthcare CIO John Halamka gets candid about the proposed rules on interoperability and information blocking and explains why innovation may come at a cost. Continue Reading
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Microsoft Teams has HIPAA collaboration compliance benefits, risks
Microsoft Teams can be a boon for communication and collaboration in healthcare settings, but collaboration compliance with HIPAA regulations must be top of mind. Continue Reading
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Seeing through the hype: Where AI in healthcare shines
While AI in healthcare shines in clinical areas like radiology, it is currently more widely adopted in nonclinical areas, such as medication development by pharmaceutical companies. Continue Reading
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Information blocking rule aims to facilitate health data exchange
The recent information blocking rule from ONC penalizes healthcare organizations and EHR vendors that prevent patients from accessing their health data. Continue Reading
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Anthem data breach settlement points to larger data access
An expert says the biggest lesson to take away from Anthem healthcare's $16 million HIPAA settlement is the need to control who has access to internal systems and patient data. Continue Reading
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Opioid crisis solutions include analytics, EHR integration
Health IT stands ready to help battle opioid deaths through greater use of data analytics and improved integration of EHRs and prescription drug databases. Continue Reading
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Why the healthcare BAA makes the cloud journey much tougher
Applying public cloud to healthcare can create a brave new world for hospitals. The CTO of Providence Health & Services strongly advises reading the healthcare BAA very carefully. Continue Reading
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Improving population health goal of data analytics research
Data analytics may be just what the doctor ordered for a Nevada hospital. Findings from a study of genetic, medical, environmental and demographic data could improve population health. Continue Reading
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5 healthcare cybersecurity best practices for care organizations
Hospital CIOs who want to ensure that their environments are protected should be sure to implement multifactor authentication and AI-based monitoring to prevent data breaches. Continue Reading