By Stephanie Garcia & Carmen Smiley – Real world health data are critical for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR). However, it’s often difficult, expensive, and time consuming for researchers to access real-world clinical health data because of privacy concerns, security restrictions, and usage issues.
Read More
New On Demand Dr. Nick: The Incrementalist: With guest David Stern, MD CEO of Experity, who is working to change the way urgent care works for patients by rethinking the offerings delivered in this setting.
By Elizabeth Delahoussaye – The October 6, 2022 information blocking deadline is one of the most discussed—and debated—topics in healthcare IT. New regulations expand the definition of electronic health information, but health IT vendors remain uncertain about how to achieve and maintain compliance.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. We start with recognizing and reporting phishing. Follow all month at #BeCyberSmart.
By Mike Brandofino – Over 60% of consumers said they would prefer to continue using a hybrid care model for healthcare services – even as the pandemic begins to wane, according to a recent GoodRx survey.
New episode on Healthcare Transformers Podcast with guest Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder and president of End Well. Listen in as she shares how the practice of medicine is changing to better serve end-of-life needs.
By Steven Posnack MS MHS – On October 6, 2022, we reach the deadline for the information blocking regulations. Moving forward, expect to see periodic, experience-driven regulatory updates as well as continued work.
New On Demand Healthcare Upside/Down: With guest Elliott S. Fisher, MD, MPH, Professor of Health Policy and Medicine at The Dartmouth Institute. Dr. Nick and Dr. Fisher discuss how some innovative organizations are embracing alternative payment models—and succeeding.
By Matt Fisher – Covered entities as defined by HIPAA come in various types and shapes. It is not just a physician’s office or a hospital. Any entity that provides healthcare services and bills insurance (very gross oversimplification) can and likely does qualify as a covered entity.