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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.
Patient safety and quality improvement News
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November 18, 2019
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Nov'19
Google-Ascension deal reveals murky side of sharing health data
The Google-Ascension partnership is a 'PR failure' that demonstrates a need for greater transparency about what happens to patient health data.
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October 11, 2019
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Oct'19
Ransomware attacks on hospitals will worsen if security doesn't improve
Ransomware attacks are insidious. Experts urged healthcare CIOs to invest in proactive security measures to combat the growing threat.
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October 08, 2019
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Oct'19
Experts expect hospital ransomware attacks to continue
One week after being hit by a ransomware attack, hospitals in Alabama are turning away patients while working on recovery, and experts warn of similar attacks in the future.
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October 02, 2019
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Oct'19
Hospital ransomware attacks lead to patients being turned away
Ransomware attacks hit seven hospitals in Australia and three in Alabama, with the Alabaman hospitals being forced to turn away patients because of the attacks.
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model of reflection
A model of reflection is a structured process that is used to guide personal and situational analysis and improvement. Continue Reading
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emergent medical data (EMD)
Emergent medical data (EMD) is health information gathered about an individual from seemingly unrelated user behavior data. Continue Reading
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Medical group sees the future in value-based healthcare
The fee-for-service healthcare payment model is broken, according to the CEO of a medical group. The better model, and the path to better patient care, he says, is value-based care. Continue Reading
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Improve patient engagement with mHealth, monitoring technology
Providing patients with mobile health technology, as well as reminder systems and options for virtual visits, can help keep them engaged in their healthcare. Continue Reading
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'Nurse hangover' cures include self-service tools, communication
Nurses aren't in control of their schedules, which can lead to staffing issues that affect patient care. Self-service tools like WorkJam ensure adequate shift coverage. Continue Reading
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Population health strategies benefit from advanced analytics
Providers are under increasing pressure to sift through massive amounts of data for actionable insights to improve health outcomes. Advanced analytics can lighten the load. Continue Reading
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Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine to train students with modern tech
Kaiser Permanente's new medical school will combine cutting-edge tech and a clinical setting to train future doctors. Continue Reading
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Patient matching software works for Connecticut state agency
A Connecticut state social services agency uses master patient index software to enable accurate patient matching for clients seeking behavioral and physical healthcare services. Continue Reading
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Medical device safety needs to be given more attention, an expert says
Medical devices pose a good deal of risk, experts say. One expert believes this is because the focus has been on patient privacy instead of the safety of medical devices. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Patient safety and quality improvement Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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FDA challenge encourages development of pain management devices
An FDA innovation challenge pushes developers to create pain management devices as a way to address the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. Continue Reading
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Physician burnout targeted by health IT, wellness vendors
Industry consolidation, tech reporting mandates, heavy workloads and 'EHR fatigue' are causing high levels of stress and work dissatisfaction among healthcare professionals, experts say. 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