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Georgia hospital CEO resigns after troubled EMR rollout
The "troubles" included ED patients leaving after lengthy wait times, an admitted patient who was not seen by a physician for five days, lost or overlooked orders, medication errors...
By Anne Zieger • May 28, 2014 -
Health IT security: low priority and lags behind
Medical records sell for about $20 on the black market compared to about $1 for credit card data — yet security pros are paid badly and industry response time to incidents is woefully slow.
By Anne Zieger • May 28, 2014 -
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Agentic AI shows promise for alleviating healthcare tasks without requiring much human intervention. But the industry is still figuring out how to harness its independence without introducing undue risk.
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Hospitals track network user activity
Some of the biggest health IT breaches happen when employees go rogue and begin accessing data inappropriately, and security execs are responding.
By Anne Zieger • May 27, 2014 -
Industry split over possible meaningful use delay
The AMA says it is concerned about the burden placed on doctors by the upgrades required for Stage 2, but some hospitals call the proposed delay "confusing."
By Randy Lilleston • May 23, 2014 -
More training is the key to data security says Kaiser officer
The managed care company has had its fair share of breaches and is attempting to improve HIPAA compliance by increasing employee responsibility.
By Anne Zieger • May 22, 2014 -
Study: Apps may help med adherence, even among low-tech seniors
The overall impact of the app on outcomes wasn't impressive — but the study did reveal surprising results among patients who had never used a tablet before.
By Anne Zieger • May 22, 2014 -
Most pediatricians exchange work texts
But what is the risk for HIPAA violations? A startling number of respondents said they had received protected health information via text.
By Anne Zieger • May 21, 2014 -
Study: E-prescribing use continues to grow
Sending prescriptions to pharmacists electronically could save the health care system around $27B a year — but cost of implementation continues to hamper universal adoption.
By Anne Zieger • May 21, 2014 -
CMS proposes extensions to meaningful use
But will the administration be able to move the rule through the approval process fast enough to prevent providers from facing penalties this year?
By Anne Zieger • May 21, 2014 -
Physicians doubt fully connected US health system is possible
...at least not in the next five years. Data security and interoperability problems are still standing in the way of progress.
By Anne Zieger • May 20, 2014 -
90% of Ohio hospitals share patient data electronically
And that data represents 87% of residents, making Ohio one of the most successful data exchange states in the country. But exactly what information is being captured?
By Anne Zieger • May 20, 2014 -
Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic introduce new telehealth kiosks
"Is this my doctor or my ATM?" The new terminals will allow consumers to videoconference with a doctor, and include access to diagnostic tools and EMRs.
By Anne Zieger • May 20, 2014 -
Video interpreters: Cheaper, more efficient and 24/7
Traditionally, hospitals have had to cover the cost of pricey in-person interpreters, which aren't covered by insurance — but video interpreters offered 30 western hospitals a much less expensive solution.
By Anne Zieger • May 19, 2014 -
Hospitals must make mHealth a priority
Remote monitoring devices can not only identify health issues early and prevent costly readmissions, but they can also have an impact on population health.
By Anne Zieger • May 19, 2014 -
EMR usage shoots up at federally qualified health centers
The pace of health IT implementation at FQHCs has actually outpaced many large physician groups — and what's more, many are on track with meaningful use criteria.
By Anne Zieger • May 19, 2014 -
'The Internet of Things': Passing fad or 2025 reality?
Pew predicts that embedded and wearable devices will be fully immersed in daily life in ten years, but will they have a meaningful impact on health?
By Anne Zieger • May 15, 2014 -
How HIEs can improve disaster planning
Recent disasters, such as the tornado in Joplin, MI and Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, have highlighted the need to exchange patient records remotely.
By Anne Zieger • May 15, 2014 -
Futurist says health care has 'hit the wall'
The massive consolidation of hospitals across the country could result in 100 to 200 large regional systems that are too huge to innovate — but they must to please demanding baby boomers.
By Anne Zieger • May 15, 2014 -
Health software funding hits record high
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Affordable Care Act might have something to do with the tech boom... but is it a bubble?
By Anne Zieger • May 14, 2014 -
Remote monitoring improves patient outcomes, studies suggest
Use of patient care networks like Merlin.net is gradually becoming accepted across the industry as a way to improve care and reduce costs.
By Anne Zieger • May 14, 2014 -
Insurers and non-profit create tool to open up cost data
The online portal represents an unprecedented partnership between Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare and the Health Care Cost Institute. But will consumers use it?
By Anne Zieger • May 14, 2014 -
Providers struggling with mobile strategies
The results of a new HIMSS survey suggest that comfort with mobile technologies varies widely among health care organizations.
By Anne Zieger • May 14, 2014 -
Data security concerns rise for ACOs
Participating providers are using a wide range of techniques to protect patient health information.
By Anne Zieger • May 13, 2014 -
More startups offering online concierge health
Growth in this kind of service is partly due to the national shift towards personalized health care, but the market is not established and prices still vary widely.
By Anne Zieger • May 9, 2014 -
Telepsychiatry improves patient outcomes in NC
There is a significant shortage of psychiatric services in North Carolina, with 28 counties lacking a psychiatrist.
By Anne Zieger • May 8, 2014
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