Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is alerting patients of a possible data breach stemming from the theft of a physician’s personal laptop from a hospital office. A suspect has […]
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New York University Langone Medical Center has announced it is making changes to its emergency care guidelines following the sudden death by strep infection of a boy. Twelve-year old Rory
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The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has released a guide to assist healthcare IT departments with evaluating mobile application performance. The guide is aimed primarily at small- to
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The American Medical Association (AMA) announced yesterday that it has formed an alliance with over 60 organizations to help physicians better utilize payer-provided data reports. The AMA created the Guidelines
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Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins University has announced the establishment of a multidisciplinary center focusing on population health IT. The Johns Hopkins Center for Population Health IT (CPHIT) aims to expand the
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A survey by Accenture shows that patients are embracing eHealth and mobile options while still wanting the option to communicate in person with their physicians. The online “Accenture Connected Health
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A new report by BridgeHead Software suggests that a majority of hospitals have not prepared for a catastrophic data loss despite considering it a top priority. The company surveyed 158 US
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The paperless office, often seen as unattainable, can increase efficiency and accuracy while lowering long-term costs, but security and organization need to be considered. By utilizing Electronic Health Records software,
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New Jersey-based bariatric surgeon Michael Nusbaum has created a mobile app to help doctors ensure their phone conversations are not misunderstood. Communications errors are increasingly likely with more and more
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Possible HIPAA violations by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services have led to a $1.7 million settlement and a corrective action plan. The Department of Health and Human
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