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![]() HIMSS study suggests digitally mature hospitals perform better on safety
Digital Health - (Thursday April 20, 2023) A research project combining data from HIMSS on the digital maturity of hospitals and patient safety ratings data from the Leapfrog Group has shown an empirical link between digital maturity and performance against patient… ![]() Extended Deadline for HIPAA Telehealth Compliance Granted
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday April 20, 2023) The Office of Civil Rights is offering healthcare providers a 90-day transition period to comply with the HIPAA Rules for telehealth from May 12 to August 9, with OCR continuing its enforcement discretion and… |
![]() HIMSS23: EHR Vendors Showcase New GPT Features through Demos
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday April 20, 2023) EHR vendors, Epic and eClinicalWorks, have launched a generative artificial intelligence (GPT) features at the HIMSS23 conference. The tools enable provider organizations to search and summarize contextual information with natural language searches powered by… ![]() Implementing ‘Code Dark’ Protocol in Healthcare Emergency Response
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday April 20, 2023) Healthcare organizations are increasingly concerned about ransomware attacks, which are the most significant threat to hospitals and healthcare facilities. Nate Lesser, CISO of Children’s National Hospital, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity as a team… |
![]() Health Privacy and Security in the Time of TEFCA: Raising the Bar for Trusted Exchange
Healthcare IT Today - (Thursday April 20, 2023) The following is a guest article by Dave Cassel, Chief Customer Officer at Health Gorilla and Former Executive Director of Carequality ![]() NHS Western Isles uses Cambric’s Morse EPR app for joined-up care
Digital Health - (Thursday April 20, 2023) The NHS Western Isles Health Board (NHS Western Isles) continues to expand its use of Cambric Systems’ Morse Electronic Patient Records (EPR) app, which is helping the Board lead the way in joined up… |
![]() Healthcare: Outside hospital walls, inside-out approach
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday April 20, 2023) Healthcare is “inside-out,” happening outside hospital walls due to the pandemic and patients’ desire for convenience. Digital change, innovation, and better communication are crucial for healthcare providers. Erica Dhawan emphasized the power of connectional… ![]() Interoperability Could Enhance Health Equity at HIMSS23 Conference
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday April 20, 2023) Achieving interoperability in healthcare can help advance health equity, according to experts at the HIMSS23 global conference in Chicago. Widespread health data interchange can aid in bridging the digital divide, which is blocking certain… |
![]() Coalition Launches at HIMSS23 to Drive Greater Adoption of Bulk FHIR Usage
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday April 20, 2023) At HIMSS23, a new public-private collaboration was launched to promote understanding and effective implementation of the HL7’s Bulk FHIR standard. The coalition of health systems, payers, and government agencies aims to spread insights and… ![]() The continued consumerization of healthcare payments
Healthcare IT news - (Thursday April 20, 2023) John Welch, chief product officer at Sphere (HIMSS23 Booth 3757), a financial technology vendor used by some of the nation’s largest health systems, says a big trend provider organizations must pay heed to is… |