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Multimodal machine learning in healthcare aids patient consults
In this Q&A, Louis-Philippe Morency talks about how he's building algorithms that capture and analyze the three V's of communication -- voice, verbal and visual.
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- Lower HIPAA violation fines shouldn't translate into lax security
Healthcare organizations will pay less for HIPAA violation fines annually under Health and Human Services' new fines structure, but security should still be top of mind for CIOs.
- 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.
- Healthcare organizations continue to avoid risky AI adoption bets
AI adoption in the clinical care setting has been slow due to patient safety concerns, regulatory restrictions and too much risk associated with AI.
Definitions
- 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.
- 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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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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- Senator to ONC, CMS: Take interoperability in healthcare slow
- Patient engagement strategies get consumerization booster shot
- Elsevier, PhactMI to develop MI semantic search platform
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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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- Lower HIPAA violation fines shouldn't translate into lax security
- Seeing through the hype: Where AI in healthcare shines
- Senator to ONC, CMS: Take interoperability in healthcare slow
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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
A polygenic risk score is an expression of someone’s likelihood of having or developing a particular medical condition.
- 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.
- brainjacking
Brainjacking is the hacking of neural implants, surgically implanted devices, which interface with the brain and the central nervous system.
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- Multimodal machine learning in healthcare aids patient consults
- Seeing through the hype: Where AI in healthcare shines
- Governance team key to driving technology adoption in healthcare
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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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- 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.
- Cerner Corp.
Cerner Corp. is a public company in North Kansas City, Mo., that provides various health information technologies, ranging from medical devices to electronic health records (EHR) to hardware.
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- Governance team key to driving technology adoption in healthcare
- DirectTrust gets accreditation to develop health data exchange standards
- Healthcare CIO talks innovation in the face of ever-changing regulations
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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.
Highlights
- Telemedicine services follow consumerization of healthcare
- Telehealth services bring care to patients -- no matter where they are
- Ochsner Health System's telehealth program is built on trust
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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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- 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.
- 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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- Multimodal machine learning in healthcare aids patient consults
- Seeing through the hype: Where AI in healthcare shines
- Healthcare organizations continue to avoid risky AI adoption bets
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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 of 1996) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
- Health IT (health information technology)
Health IT (health information technology) is the area of IT involving the design, development, creation, use and maintenance of information systems for the healthcare industry.
- protected health information (PHI) or personal health information
Protected health information (PHI), also referred to as personal health information, generally refers to demographic information, medical histories, test and laboratory results, mental health conditions, insurance information, and other data that a healthcare professional collects to identify an individual and determine appropriate care.
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- Patient engagement strategies get consumerization booster shot
- Deploy healthcare cybersecurity tools to protect vital data
- Health IT security should consider these leading vendors
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- Electronic health records privacy compliance
- Electronic health records security compliance
- Patient safety and quality improvement