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How hiring ethical hackers can help healthcare organizations
They say if you can't beat them, join them. That's the approach some organizations take to hacking -- let the hackers come to them.
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- Recent ransomware attack cripples nursing homes, acute care facilities
An IT services vendor is the latest ransomware victim in an attack that has affected roughly 110 nursing homes and acute care facilities.
- Data silos hinder IoT in healthcare; tech giants could help
Healthcare organizations are starting to see value in breaking down IoT data silos to create a single view of a patient. Tech giants may be uniquely positioned to help.
- 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.
Definitions
- medical practice management (MPM) software
Medical practice management (MPM) software is a collection of computerized services used by healthcare professionals and administration to streamline day-to-day tasks within a medical practice and improve the efficiency of operations and quality of patient care.
- Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO)
A Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) is a group of organizations within a specific area that share healthcare-related information electronically according to accepted healthcare information technology (HIT) standards.
- remote patient monitoring (RPM)
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a subcategory of homecare telehealth that allows patients to use mobile medical devices or technology to gather patient-generated health data (PGHD) and send it to healthcare professionals.
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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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- Allscripts, Northwell Health to build next-generation EHR
- Cerner-AbleVets deal aimed at helping federal programs
- Healthcare cybersecurity shouldn't impede interoperability
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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 of 1996) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Security is at the heart of healthcare data sharing concerns
- CynergisTek-Backbone Consultants deal centers on IT auditing services
- Value-based care models hung up on lack of resources
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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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- compliance as a service (CaaS)
Compliance as a Service (CaaS) is a cloud service service level agreement (SLA) that specified how a managed service provider (MSP) will help an organization meet its regulatory compliance mandates.
- medical practice management (MPM) software
Medical practice management (MPM) software is a collection of computerized services used by healthcare professionals and administration to streamline day-to-day tasks within a medical practice and improve the efficiency of operations and quality of patient care.
- Oura ring
Oura ring is a wearable device made to measure the quality of the wearer’s sleep.
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- How hiring ethical hackers can help healthcare organizations
- Recent ransomware attack cripples nursing homes, acute care facilities
- Data silos hinder IoT in healthcare; tech giants could help
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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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- New Salesforce Health Cloud tools help life sciences close customer gap
- Sharing health data gets easier, but also presents new challenges
- In healthcare, a strong change management plan starts with buy-in
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- 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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- 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.
- telemedicine
Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services, such as health assessments or consultations, over the telecommunications infrastructure.
- 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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- Healthcare innovation leader talks future of health IT
- Digital transformation projects are an opportunity for healthcare CIOs
- Cloud-based security enables healthcare orgs to grow with the times
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- 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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- 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.
- point of care (POC) testing
Point of care (POC) testing is medical testing that is performed outside of a laboratory setting. Common examples of POC test tools include blood glucose monitors, thermometers, home pregnancy tests and rapid strep tests.
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- Data silos hinder IoT in healthcare; tech giants could help
- Philips NICU rooms reimagined for comfortable, collaborative care
- Philips Research brings AI, AR to healthcare
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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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- cyberpsychology
Cyberpsychology is the field of study pertaining to the way people interact through computers or digital devices and the emotional effects that usage has on the brain.
- homeostasis
Homeostasis is the automatic, dynamic maintenance of the optimal internal conditions for functioning in an organism.
- 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.
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- How hiring ethical hackers can help healthcare organizations
- Google-Ascension deal reveals murky side of sharing health data
- Healthcare cybersecurity shouldn't impede interoperability
More Health IT compliance Topics
- Electronic health records privacy compliance
- Electronic health records security compliance
- Patient safety and quality improvement