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71. Navigating Encryption In A HIPAA World 11/6/2017

    How much would a HIPAA violation really cost? Recently, one healthcare provider paid a class action lawsuit settlement of $3 million for losing two laptops, each with over 1 million unencrypted patient records.

72. How Millennials Are Driving Interest And Usage Of Virtual Care 11/6/2017

    As healthcare organizations increasingly focus on how to deliver care that meets the needs of this generation, they should keep in mind these key considerations when embracing virtual care technology.

73. 3 Ways to Leverage Patient Feedback To Gain A Competitive Advantage 11/1/2017

    Healthcare providers agree delivering a better patient experience is important to remaining competitive in the marketplace. A recent study revealed 85 percent of healthcare systems believe “patient experience” is one of the top three priorities for their organizations, with 64 percent of healthcare organizations reporting they’ve seen an increase in patient acquisition since starting patient experience initiatives.

74. Before You Hit Send: Ensuring HIPAA Compliant Email Transmissions From Your Practice 10/31/2017

    Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — or HIPAA — often keeps doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals up at night. Yet, since the healthcare profession requires an intense study and concentration, it’s no wonder that there is not a lot of mindshare devoted to learning the minutiae inside a dense rulebook filled with a complex set of regulations.

75. Assuring The Healthcare IT Evolution Enterprise-Wide 10/27/2017

    In his keynote speech at the 2017 Healthcare Security Forum, former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge highlighted that a new reality exists with the proliferation of applications and access devices in healthcare. “IoT will become the Internet of Everything,” said Secretary Ridge. “Everything that makes healthcare more efficient, every access point, new device or algorithm, for every positive there’s a negative: risk and vulnerability.”

76. IT Safety First: Top Challenges Interoperability Poses To Data Security 10/17/2017

    As hospitals continue down the road to transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care, it will become increasingly important for different health IT systems to communicate, exchange data and apply the information that has been exchanged. By Jim Keener, Chief Technology Officer at genious Med

77. Fighting Fire With FHIR: Driving Healthcare Interoperability 10/12/2017

    Fast Health Interoperability Resources (FHIR): improving interoperability and provider access to data. By Gavin Robertson, CTO and SVP, WhamTech

78. What Are The Top IT Security Challenges Facing Hospitals? 10/11/2017

    A recent survey of healthcare executives revealed employee awareness as their greatest cybersecurity concern. By Jim Keener, Chief Technology Officer at Ingenious Med

79. Digital Transformation In e-Prescribing 9/29/2017

    Contemplating digital transformation in the healthcare industry typically conjures up innovations in medical imaging, diagnostic testing, gene therapies, and bio-pharmaceutical developments. By Eileen Haggerty, Senior Director Enterprise Business Operations, NETSCOUT

80. Digital Transformation In Healthcare: Innovation Versus Regulation 9/14/2017

    How do you innovate in an industry where heavy regulation seemingly rears its head at every corner? When you look at healthcare, one thing is clear: innovation refuses to be contained. By Mike Hughes, Principal Platform Evangelist, OutSystems