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  1. Lawmakers Push For Required Patient Notification In Wake Of Cyber Attacks 7/15/2016

    Reps. Lieu and Hurd want ransomware attack guidance for provider organizations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. Columbus Region Is Pioneering Healthcare IT Via Startups 7/12/2016

    Could Columbus serve as a model for other communities to improve Healthcare IT? By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  3. Nearly Half Of Docs Recommend Wearables 7/7/2016

    While 40 percent of doctors say they have recommended wearables, only 4 percent of patients said their doctor has suggested them. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. Healthcare Security Depends On More Than File Encryption 7/6/2016

    True data security means encryption of everything in transit, from end to end. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. RWJF Predicts Healthcare Spending Will Drop By $2.6 Trillion By 2019 7/5/2016

    Study investigates implications of slowdown in health spending growth for the future. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. Alarms Continue To Desensitize Docs 7/1/2016

    Frequent alarms from medical technology are overloading physicians and leading to situations that could put patients at risk. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. Young Physicians Don't Sweat Social Media 6/30/2016

    A study has found younger doctors are online more and don’t have as many privacy concerns when it comes to social media and online communication. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Implications Of Fitbit Group Health 6/27/2016

    New corporate wellness program connects patients and better health. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  9. Prediction: 66 Million Wearables Will Ship Yearly 6/24/2016

    According to a Tractica report, by the year 2021 wearables will be shipping at a rate of 66 million each year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. Docs Store Patient Photos On Personal Phones 6/13/2016

    The all too common practice of snapping patient photos and storing them on smartphones along with personal photos is making some question the ethics of doctors’ smartphone use. By Katie Wike, contributing writer