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Election results won't affect federal health IT initiatives
Federal health IT initiatives such as interoperability and patient access to data tend to transcend politics. Experts say they will again no matter who wins in November.
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- Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare is going GA
Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare pulls together Microsoft products such as Microsoft 365, Azure and Microsoft Dynamics as well as partner products in one place.
- To combat COVID-19, healthcare IT experts use what they have
Two healthcare systems share how they met the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. One lesson learned? Squeeze more value out of existing technology.
- Finding a new HHS CIO means navigating tricky waters
When HHS launches its CIO search, it will look for someone who is both politically savvy and technically skilled, an executive search consultant said.
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- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
- telemedicine (telehealth)
Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services, such as health assessments or consultations, over the telecommunications infrastructure.
- Project Nightingale
Project Nightingale is a controversial partnership between Google and Ascension, the second largest health system in the United States. The partnership, which began in 2018, has provided Google with access to the medical records of over 50 million people.
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EHR systems
Electronic health record (EHR) systems play a vital role in health care -- and, as of 2015, EHR use is mandatory for health care providers in the U.S. Find resources here for navigating the complexities of using EHR systems, from EHR selection and implementation to user training. EHR vendors can also learn about the federal government's EHR certification program here.
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- prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)
A prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is an electronic database that collects designated data on controlled substances that are prescribed and dispensed within a state.
- Meaningful Use
In the context of health IT, meaningful use is a term used to define minimum U.S. government standards for electronic health records (EHR), outlining how clinical patient data should be exchanged between healthcare providers, between providers and insurers and between providers and patients.
- patient-generated health data (PGHD)
Patient-generated health data (PGHD) is data created, recorded or gathered by or from patients, family members or caregivers to help address a medical concern.
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- For ONC final rule, compliance clock is ticking
- Athenahealth launches new telehealth service
- EHR vendors aim to meet pandemic demands
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- Electronic health record (EHR) implementation
- Electronic health record (EHR) management
- Electronic health record (EHR) vendor selection
- Electronic health record system (EHR) certification
Health care regulations
Federal health care regulations can have a tremendous impact on an organization's health IT strategy and budget. Find out how new health care laws about electronic health record (EHR) use, quality reporting and ICD-10 codes -- and the deadlines associated with them -- are affecting the ways that hospitals do business. In addition, learn how providers are addressing federal health care regulations meant to improve care quality and cut costs.
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- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
- Amazon Transcribe Medical
Amazon Transcribe Medical is an automatic speech recognition (ASR) service that converts physician dictated notes, consultations between physicians and patients and remote assessments and consultations into text.
- electronic protected health information (ePHI)
Electronic protected health information (ePHI) is protected health information (PHI) that is produced, saved, transferred or received in an electronic form. In the United States, ePHI management is covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule.
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- Election results won't affect federal health IT initiatives
- Finding a new HHS CIO means navigating tricky waters
- EHR vendors eye safe data access for third-party health apps
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- ACO (Accountable care organizations)
- Clinical and hospital quality reporting
- Federal health care policy issues and health care reform
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements
- ICD-10 implementation and training
IT infrastructure
Find resources, news and tips on health care IT infrastructure systems and design and building electronic health systems, including medical devices, servers and virtual servers, desktops and virtual desktops, laptops, storage, wired and wireless networking, security systems and disaster recovery.
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- polygenic risk score (PRS)
A polygenic risk score (PRS) is an expression of someone's likelihood of having or developing a particular medical condition.
- telemedicine (telehealth)
Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services, such as health assessments or consultations, over the telecommunications infrastructure.
- Project Nightingale
Project Nightingale is a controversial partnership between Google and Ascension, the second largest health system in the United States. The partnership, which began in 2018, has provided Google with access to the medical records of over 50 million people.
Highlights
- Election results won't affect federal health IT initiatives
- Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare is going GA
- Epic digitizes ranking process for elective procedures
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- Client health care computer systems, software and hardware
- Electronic health care systems, data centers and servers
- Electronic medical records security and data loss prevention
- Health care cloud architecture
- Health records storage management and systems
- Medical technology devices
- Mobile health systems and devices
- PACS (Picture archiving and communication system)
- Wired and wireless networking for health care
Health IT planning
Understand what health care providers need to know about health care IT management and organization and managing regional health care partners and networks, including organization and governance, electronic health record requirements, health care regulation, health care funding, certification, compliance and interoperability.
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- Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)
The Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) is a strategic, executive-level position responsible for developing, managing and applying health IT, health informatics and information management strategies.
- HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote the best use of IT and management systems in the healthcare industry.
- registered health information technician (RHIT)
A registered health information technician (RHIT) is a certified professional who stores and verifies the accuracy and completeness of electronic health records.
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- To combat COVID-19, healthcare IT experts use what they have
- Finding a new HHS CIO means navigating tricky waters
- EHR vendors eye safe data access for third-party health apps
More Health IT planning Topics
- Establishing interoperable electronic health systems
- Health information exchange implementation and management
- Organizing health care staff and networks
- Regional extension centers
Health IT conferences
Major health IT conferences offer IT professionals a great opportunity to meet their peers and see new products in action. Focusing on topics such as information management, coding, radiology, telehealth and mobile health, these health information technology conferences are also great learning opportunities. Our editorial staff attends HIMSS, AHIMA and other health IT events and one-day seminars to get the pulse of the industry. Find news, videos and other coverage of these health IT conferences here.
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- telemedicine (telehealth)
Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services, such as health assessments or consultations, over the telecommunications infrastructure.
- HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote the best use of IT and management systems in the healthcare industry.
- registered health information technician (RHIT)
A registered health information technician (RHIT) is a certified professional who stores and verifies the accuracy and completeness of electronic health records.
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- For smaller orgs, EHR security is a disproportionate struggle
- HIMSS21 now slated for August in Las Vegas
- Pandemic sets new course for virtual care, AI in healthcare
More Health IT conferences Topics
- AHIMA conference and exhibition
- ATA telemedicine conference and exposition
- CHIME CIO forum and education sessions
- HIMSS conference and exhibition
- RSNA conference and annual meeting
Hospital IT applications
Find out everything you need to know about running electronic health care systems and applications, including, records management, billing and inventory.
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- Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements.
- state of charge (SOC)
The state of charge (SOC) is a measurement of the amount of energy available in a battery at a specific point in time. SOC is expressed as a percentage.
- telestroke (telestroke services)
Telestroke is a web-based approach to treating stroke victims who have not been admitted to a hospital. In its most basic form, a telestroke system requires a neurologist and attending nurse to have a high-speed Internet connection and videoconferencing capabilities through a phone, laptop, tablet or desktop computer.
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- Epic digitizes ranking process for elective procedures
- Mayo Clinic leans on Google Cloud for AI success
- Growth of AI in clinical decision support still slow
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- Clinical data analytics software and systems
- Clinical decision support systems
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic medical billing systems
- Health care business intelligence systems
- Health care cloud applications and services
- Health care inventory management systems and software
- Personal health record software and services
- Population health management
- Workflow and process management software and systems
Health IT compliance
Determine the requirements, policies and controls for managing electronic health care IT compliance, including privacy and security of personal medical records, personal health information and as required by ARRA, HITECH and HIPAA.
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- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
- crisis management
Crisis management is the application of strategies designed to help an organization deal with a sudden and significant negative event.
- model of reflection
A model of reflection is a structured process that is used to guide personal and situational analysis and improvement.
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- EHR vendors eye safe data access for third-party health apps
- Malware attack further proof that small health systems are vulnerable
- Healthcare security, IT should be separate to be effective
More Health IT compliance Topics
- Electronic health records privacy compliance
- Electronic health records security compliance
- Patient safety and quality improvement