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Epic Systems playing defense on Ebola, interop: A losing game?

Epic Systems Corp. was attacked for health data interoperability problems and blamed for an Ebola patient snafu. Is the U.S. Department of Justice the endgame? Continue Reading
Meaningful use program: Code blue

Analysis: D.C. scuttlebutt indicates that meaningful use might be in line for more than an overhaul as political forces close in around ONC. Continue Reading
Health data interoperability in sight ... via Epic?

CIOs: Time to capitulate to Epic in regards to health data interoperability? ONC: It's a big country, and there's a lot more than Epic out there. Continue Reading
FDASIA mHealth regulations: Whither EHR usability?

It's time the feds grab health IT software developers by the lapels and address poor EHR usability. FDASIA mHealth regulations present an opportunity. Continue Reading
National Health IT Coordinator Karen DeSalvo, M.D., in her own words

Karen DeSalvo, the National Health IT coordinator, talks about what brought her to the ONC and how her experiences will inform her tenure there. Continue Reading

KLAS Research explains its changes in best EHR vendor awards

In candid interviews, KLAS Research and athenahealth discuss the impact of unannounced changes in Best in KLAS health IT software systems awards. Continue Reading
HIMSS attendees share their dreams for an ideal meaningful use update

We polled executives of health systems and vendor organizations to hear their thoughts about what's missing from meaningful use. Continue Reading
If you could change the meaningful use rules, what would you do?

We polled CIOs, vendors and clinical leaders -- with some compliance under their belts -- about how they'd tweak meaningful use if they could. Continue Reading
Epic's Faulkner: Large customers not buying into health IT cloud

At HIMSS 2014, cloud vendors abound. But who's buying? Epic Systems Corp. founder Judy Faulkner discusses health IT cloud's prospects moving forward. Continue Reading
HIT Happens: Saving U.S. healthcare economics rests on data governance

Can data governance be the missing link to solve the economic woes of U.S. healthcare? Tell me this: Would you rather bet on our CIOs, or politicians? Continue Reading
Shut down thoughts of a national patient identifier, stage 2 extension

If your crystal ball says the CIO-endorsed ideas of a national patient identifier or meaningful use stage 2 extension will happen, check its firmware. Continue Reading

Last words from Farzad Mostashari meant to drive patient engagement

Farzad Mostashari, M.D.'s parting message to fellow 'misfits' at National Health IT week was one that encouraged engaging patients through technology. Continue Reading

CCPA compliance begins with data inventory assessment

In this SearchCIO Q&A, multiple experts sound off on major questions businesses have about CCPA compliance ahead of its January ...

Security, compliance standards help mitigate BIOS security vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with PCs often overlook BIOS. Read for strategies to offset these threats and for ...

Risk assessments essential to secure third-party vendor management

Panelists at Infosec North America advised those charged with third-party vendor management to perform due diligence and assess ...

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Succeed at implementing RPA: Top tips from execs at IBM Think

Implementing RPA requires planning and coordination between multiple parts of the business to be effective. Execs at IBM Think ...

AI bots: How GE is adapting traditional management to AI

To get a handle on its AI strategy, GE is making AI more human: It's creating AI bots and assigning them to managers. Challenges ...

Should your company hire a chief AI officer?

Aramark's newly appointed chief AI officer, along with senior IT leaders from Kohl's, eBay and Square, make the case for an AI ...

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Control the cloud bill and avoid unexpected costs

Don't get discouraged by high cloud costs. Use these four tips to whip your bill into shape.

Back up VMs with Azure snapshots and managed disks

Follow these steps to take VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure and learn when the technique is -- and isn't -- the right fit for your...

IBM's hybrid cloud plans extend AI to users across platforms

IBM doubles down on its hybrid cloud strategy with tools to help customers funnel data through their chosen cloud platform and ...

SearchMobileComputing

Know when to allow mobile device backup

Mobile devices enrolled in MDM platforms should only be backed up in certain situations. Here's a rundown of what IT should allow...

Why UEM could overshadow the EMM market

As IT has been overwhelmed with too many tools to manage devices, UEM attempts to simplify the situation. Here's what to expect ...

Samsung's 1 TB internal phone storage means headaches for IT

Samsung's new embedded Universal Flash Storage brings 1 TB of potential problems for IT.

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Google Play security improved by targeting repeat offenders

Google this week attributed security improvements in Google Play to both automated processes and human reviewers. The ...

Astaroth Trojan returns, abuses antivirus software

Cybereason's Nocturnus Research team has discovered a new strain of the Astaroth Trojan that attacks antivirus software to steal ...

Ponemon study: Poor password practices remain rampant

More than two-thirds of employees share passwords with colleagues, research reveals. Experts sound off on what's fueling poor ...

SearchStorage

NetApp founder Dave Hitz steps away after 26 years

Retiring founder of NetApp Dave Hitz says the vendor is well-positioned for industrywide storage transitions, but recent sales ...

RAID levels and benefits explained

RAID can enable better data storage performance and higher availability, and there are many different types of RAID. Read about ...

HPE InfoSight to add support for partners' storage products

HPE CTO Milan Shetti outlines plans to add support for partners' storage products in its InfoSight predictive analytics platform ...

HIT Happens

Epic Systems playing defense on Ebola, interop: A losing game?

Meaningful use program: Code blue

Health data interoperability in sight ... via Epic?

FDASIA mHealth regulations: Whither EHR usability?

National Health IT Coordinator Karen DeSalvo, M.D., in her own words

KLAS Research explains its changes in best EHR vendor awards

HIMSS attendees share their dreams for an ideal meaningful use update

If you could change the meaningful use rules, what would you do?

Epic's Faulkner: Large customers not buying into health IT cloud

HIT Happens: Saving U.S. healthcare economics rests on data governance

Shut down thoughts of a national patient identifier, stage 2 extension

Last words from Farzad Mostashari meant to drive patient engagement

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