GDPR four months in – what has changed?
As compliance continues to be a point of concern, we take a look at the implications of GDPR for UK health and care. Powered by WPeMatico
Readout of Secretary Azar’s Meetings in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Today, after the conclusion of the G20 Health Ministerial Meeting, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina for meetings. In the morning, he met with the American Chamber of Commerce in Buenos Aires to discuss the importance of innovation to improve health outcomes and the role played by intellectual ...
Medical device security: How to find the cyberattack hiding from view
The healthcare sector is well-aware that medical devices are vulnerable, but it’s hard to obtain the extra resources to fix the issue. Powered by WPeMatico
Care coordination tools cut non-emergency ER use by 44% at Milwaukee Health Care
This case study shows how the system connected more than 50,000 vulnerable patients with appointments, with 38 percent of those for the uninsured, by giving patients greater visibility into care options. Powered by WPeMatico
A world where iPhones can't connect to Androids? Welcome to interoperability 101
Former ONC Privacy Chief and Omada Health Chief Privacy and Regulatory Officer Lucia Savage shares both her concerns and her hope for the industry when it comes to the dreaded data sharing. Powered by WPeMatico
UNC Health Care shares how it reached peak analytics maturity
Its success with the HIMSS Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity highlights the value of investing in sound data governance practices and intuitive visualization tools. Powered by WPeMatico
Malware hits medical devices at 18 percent of healthcare orgs in last year
A new CHIME-KLAS survey of CIOs, CISOs and other security leaders finds that few are confident in their ability to protect patient safety and prevent disruptions from cybercriminals. Powered by WPeMatico
Readout of Secretary Azar’s Meetings at the G20 Health Ministerial Meeting
Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar attended the G20 Health Ministerial Meeting in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Secretary Azar delivered the following remarks at the plenary session on antimicrobial resistance (AMR): “Thank you Argentina and Minister Rubinstein for your leadership of this important meeting and for your hospitality. The United States is ...
Cerner reveals long list of VA EHR modernization partners
The EHR giant released the team of health IT vendors in addition to Accenture and Leidos that will help support Veterans Affairs’ transition from its legacy VistA EHR to the $16 billion Cerner platform. Powered by WPeMatico
Clinical decision support tools save 20 lives in 6 months at Saint Luke's Health System
This case study examines a platform that helped identify 150 percent more sepsis patients, decreased mortality by 30 percent, and correctly identified and treated sepsis, increasing billing income by $70,000 per month. Powered by WPeMatico