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  1. Innovating At The Intersection Of IT And Care 12/16/2015

    Breaking down the silos between data sources and departments involves a complex blend of technology and people that, not surprisingly, can result in conflict along the way. However, the ultimate goal remains the same for all: protect the patient. Understanding the concerns of each department and encouraging communication amongst the groups can reduce this tension, allowing for innovation to take hold and enhance care throughout an organization. By Jonathan Draper, Director of Product Management, Healthcare at Calgary Scientific

  2. 15 Questions To Ask For A Successful 5010 Transition 9/16/2011
    Is your practice ready for 5010? Asking the following questions of your PMS vendor, your staff, and your partners can ensure you avoid delays in reimbursement. By Jackie Griffin, Manager Of Training & Project Implementation, Gateway EDI
  3. HITRUST Certification — A Rigorous Process Well Worth The Effort 6/27/2018

    Data breaches and security continue to be a top issue in the healthcare industry. A recent RSA Data Privacy Report reported that 59 percent of the 7500 respondents were concerned about their medical data being compromised and for good reason: the healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for hackers.

  4. Cybersecurity: A Real And Present Danger For Practices Of All Sizes 8/30/2019

    All healthcare organizations face growing threats from data breaches and cyberattacks, yet many small-and-midsize enterprises (SMEs) are caught off guard when they find data has been compromised. Lulled by the belief that they lack the high-profile data status to interest an attacker, these organizations leave themselves exposed to significant threat. Because security frameworks in SMEs are often deficient, cyber criminals consider them prime targets.

  5. The Who, What, Why, When, And How Of Patient Communication During COVID-19 4/27/2020

    COVID-19 has been on everyone’s mind for weeks—and it has been a frightening and confusing time, to say the least. According to recent studies, 81 percent of adults say that this is a true “national emergency.” Three out of four report feeling stressed about outbreaks in their communities while nearly 70 percent say they are afraid that they, or a member of their family, will catch the virus. These fears are only exacerbated by a lack of information or confusion about what is true or not.

  6. Reduce Lost Appointments By Aligning Digital Technology With Patient Behavior 2/3/2016

    Historically, practices have had no-show rates ranging from 5 to 50 percent. The reality is, missed appointments happen and, when they do, cost the practice both time and money. There are numerous reasons why patients miss appointments, but many of them could have been prevented. By Tom Cox, CEO, MyHealthDirect

  7. Leveraging The New HIT Landscape To Drive Clinical And Financial Excellence 7/3/2018

    In 2010, only about 15 percent of the nation’s hospitals had at least a basic clinical EHR in place. Thanks to the roll-out of the Meaningful Use program, that number had climbed to 95 percent by 2016. Although Meaningful Use was developed to promote the adoption of health information technology to improve clinical outcomes, the journey has been very painful for most clinicians, including nurses, physicians, pharmacists and others.

  8. Think Outside The Cloud: Is Your Own Data Center A Viable Option? 6/11/2019

    There’s considerable diversity among small and midsize healthcare providers, but one challenge they all face is dealing with data processing including invoices, insurance, patient records, internal and external communications, and perhaps social media accounts. What’s the best way to corral all this data in a way that’s accessible, yet secure?

  9. A (Block)chain Reaction: Legislative Update On Blockchain-Related State Law 5/31/2018

    Historically, whenever new technologies — like the Internet — begin to disrupt everyday life, the federal government may be slow to establish a regulatory scheme. The regulatory efforts surrounding blockchain technology are no different. Since Bitcoin’s first appearances in national news, most of the federal regulatory debate has revolved around definitional questions, like whether cryptocurrencies should be defined as investment property (like stocks) or as currency. Now, new use cases for blockchain technology have come up in national news stories, teaching people that blockchain technology goes far beyond Bitcoin. As this understanding grows, so do the issues in the regulatory debate.

  10. The 3 Types Of Insider Threats And How To Stop Them 12/21/2016

    Healthcare cybersecurity threats are rising at an alarming rate. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there were 253 reported instances of healthcare breaches in 2015 resulting in the theft of over 112 million records. According to a Ponemon Institute study, 90 percent of organizations reported suffering from at least one data breach in the last two years, with 45 percent reporting five or more breaches.