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 systems, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

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ONC introduces online guide on EHR selection and implementation

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has introduced its online "Playbook," an update from the Patient Engagement Playbook, as an assistive too to help doctors and hospitals in selection EHR’s as well as topics on implementation, design, security and patient engagement.

CMS to release updates to EHR Incentive Program

During National Health IT week, running September 23-30, CMS will be releasing updates to the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs to assist providers in successfully implementing health IT initiatives. 

HHS introduces final rule to increase access to clinical trials

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a final rule to make information about clinical trials more available to the public. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has also announced a complementary policy for the registration and submission of results to ClinicalTrials.gov for all NIH-funded trials.

FBI urges ransomware victims to report all infections

The FBI has released a statement urging companies across all industries, healthcare included, to report ransomware attacks to federal law enforcement, helping them get a step up in evaluating just how dire the situation is.

ePatientFinder joins athenahealth to boost participation in clinical trials

ePatientFinder and athenahealth have begun a partnership to increase their network for the recruitment of patients for clinical trials.

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5 approaches for using technology to communicate with physicians

As technology continues to weave its way into healthcare, more and more patients are using their smartphones and wearable devices to communicate with their doctors, according to a new study.

HHS awarding $87 million for IT enhancements at health centers

More than 1,300 health centers around the U.S. and in several overseas territories will receive a total of $87 million in federal grants to purchase or upgrade IT systems. 

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Q&A: Lillian Dittrick on how predictive analytics achieve the triple aim of improving patient experience, cost and quality of care

Lillian Dittrick, a fellow with the Society of Actuaries, uses data analytics on patients at Unity Health to combat risks stemming from the treatment of diabetes. Dittrick was able to identify patients with chronic conditions, manage costs and implement quality control measures, all while maximizing patient outcomes and minimizing financial risks.

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