HHS Marks Major Milestone for Nationwide Health Data Exchange
ONC announced today that nationwide health data exchange governed by the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement Powered by WPeMatico
Dems urge stronger HIPAA protections – The Hill
Dems urge stronger HIPAA protections The Hill Powered by WPeMatico
TEFCA is live and ready to exchange data, says HHS
Five QHINs have completed the onboarding process, according to ONC, and will now drive higher levels of healthcare information interoperability across the United States. Powered by WPeMatico
The intersection of telehealth and AI: How can they reinforce each other?
Now that telemedicine is mainstream, artificial intelligence is helping healthcare providers with imperatives such as patient triage. Early results are promising. Powered by WPeMatico
The ‘Bottom Line’ Should Not Eclipse the Doctor-Patient Relationship
(MedPage Today) — “People need primary care but not necessarily a physician relationship,” said the CEO of a multibillion dollar healthcare system, with 30 years of experience in healthcare, when asked, “What’s one conviction in healthcare that… Powered by WPeMatico
Life Expectancy Finally Increased: Why That’s Not Really a Cause for Celebration
(MedPage Today) — COVID-19 lowered life expectancy in the U.S. in 2020 and 2021. Last month, the CDC released new estimates based on 2022 data. The headline: life expectancy is finally creeping back up. There has been some cautious celebration… Powered by WPeMatico
Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with LGBTQI+ Leaders to Discuss Health Equity
Secretary Becerra reiterated HHS’ commitment to continued partnership with LGBTQI+ leaders Powered by WPeMatico
1 out of 3 top Australian hospitals prone to email fraud: research
They are vulnerable to email fraud and domain spoofing. Powered by WPeMatico
Cybercriminals seek to extort Fred Hutch patient for about $2M
“Your data has been stolen and will soon be sold to various data brokers and black markets to be used in fraud and other criminals,” the alleged attackers say in an email sent directly to a patient. Powered by WPeMatico
Veradigm shakes up its leadership – and adds generative AI
As a result of an investigation into overdue financial reports and threats of Nasdaq delisting, Veradigm CEO Richard Poulton and CFO Leah Jones resigned at the request of the company’s board on Friday. The IT vendor also announced a billing AI tool. Powered by WPeMatico