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 WeChat-Based HIV e-Report, a New Manner for HIV Serostatus Request and Disclosure and Their Associated Factors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Prospective Subgroup Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trails
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Monday May 8, 2023) Background: Requesting and disclosing HIV serostatus is associated with a reduction in HIV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM). However, the reliability of common methods for HIV serostatus requests and disclosure…  41% of IT Decision Markers Back Passwordless Authentication for Stronger Identity Security
Health IT Security - (Monday May 8, 2023) By Sarai Rodriguez May 08, 2023 – Rising password breaches accelerate the adoption of password-less authentication methods such as biometrics, passkeys, and security keys as 41 percent of IT decision-makers accredited these practices to better identity… |
 Algorithm Harmonizes EHR Data into ‘Macrovisits’ for Clinical Research
EHR Intelligence - (Monday May 8, 2023) By Hannah Nelson May 08, 2023 – Encounters are a heterogeneous component of EHR data, limiting the full potential of leveraging real-world data for clinical research, according to a study published in JAMIA.  Senators Want Telehealth Flexibilities for OUD Drug Permanently Extended
mHealth Intelligence - (Monday May 8, 2023) By Mark Melchionna May 08, 2023 – Led by Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a group of US senators have urged the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to permanently establish telehealth flexibilities in prescribing buprenorphine for opioid… |
 Tegria Acquires MEDITECH Hosting and Services Firm Sisu Healthcare IT Solutions
Healthcare IT Today - (Monday May 8, 2023) Tegria, a leading healthcare consulting and technology services company, today announced the acquisition of Sisu Healthcare IT Solutions, a highly regarded MEDITECH certified hosting and services firm headquartered near Duluth, Minn.  Report Reveals Providers Key to Virtual Care Adoption
HIT Consultant - (Monday May 8, 2023) What You Should Know:A new report released by TytoCare, a virtual care company enabling accessible, high-quality primary care from home, revealed insights into how health plans and organizations can drive virtual care engagement.While key elements… |
 Thanking the Unsung Heroes of Healthcare on National Hospital and Nurses Week
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday May 8, 2023) National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week provide opportunities to appreciate healthcare workers who go above and beyond in providing essential services to communities. The American Hospital Association is leading a recognition initiative to…  Digital Health Adoption: What Providers Require – Q&A
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday May 8, 2023) According to a digital health trends report by Simon-Kucher, healthcare providers remain cautious about adopting digital health products, despite a positive trend in the use of digital health solutions. Concerns about product effectiveness, compliance… |
 HIMSS23: The Need for Automation and Technology to Improve Access to Care
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday May 8, 2023) According to Rich Birhanzel, Senior Managing Director at Accenture, the lack of patient access caused by the shortage of doctors and nurses is a global issue that only is resolved through technology. At HIMSS23,…  Fraud in Electronic Medical Records
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday May 8, 2023) Electronic medical record (EMR) fraud is a significant problem that costs taxpayers millions of dollars and compromises patient care. EMR software was designed to streamline patient record storage and increase diagnosis accuracy, but instead… |
