Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS)enterprise image systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

AMA launches Silicon Valley company to grow innovation footprint

The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced a $15 million investment to become founding partner of a healthcare innovation company, called Health2047, that will conduct rapid exploration of innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing the nation’s 1.1 million physicians and the patients they serve.

Missing flash drive affects 29K in Indiana

A missing flash drive is at the center of a recent data breach, potentially impacting 29,000 patients in Indiana. 

Minn. records go to trash rather than shredder

Minneapolis-based Allina Health System is notifying more than 6,100 patients that documents containing their personal information, rather than hitting the shredder, were thrown away in the trash. 

NY provider fined $15K for HIPAA violations

It's a lot less than other recent settlements but the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is the latest provider to settle HIPAA enforcement action brought by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

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Nearly 1 in 3 patients say email communication with providers improved their health

According to a new survey published in the American Journal of Managed Care, nearly one-third of patients who sent electronic messages said it improved their health, and more than one-third said it led to less office phone calls and in-person visits.

Survey finds lack of patient access to online records

Despite the increase in EHR adoption, more than half of patients cannot access their full health records electronically, according to a HealthMine survey.

CHIME, HITRUST support 2015 Cybersecurity Act

Professional associations have voiced their support for the 2016 Omnibus spending package, which includes language seeking to improve information sharing about and protection against cyber threats. 

Beacon Community evaluation finds mixed progress

The 17 Beacon Community programs established across the country have made mixed progress  when it comes to health IT use and quality measures, according to a new report funded by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. 

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If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico. 

U.S. cardiology groups have worked together to propose the creation of a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine for certifying cardiologists. Now, after many months of waiting, a final decision is expected by the end of February. 

GE HealthCare said the price of iodine contrast increased by more than 200% between 2017 to 2023. Will new Chinese tariffs drive costs even higher?