HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey: Medical Identity Theft Remains Number One Concern
By D’Arcy Gue – Most healthcare cybersecurity stories over the last year or so have focused on ransomware, the frightening new weapon in the hacker arsenal.
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New Complimentary White Papers and eBooks
Download these new white papers from industry experts on medical image management, revenue cycle management, secure texting and communications, and EHR usability.
Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – August 2016
One of the ways that HITECH Answers is different from other media sites is the sense of community. The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of August.
2017 Medicare EHR Incentive Program Payment Adjustment for Hospitals
As part of ARRA, Congress established payment adjustments under Medicare for eligible hospitals that are not meaningful users of CEHRT. Learn more about what to know in 2017.
How Will Patient-Centered Care Change the Role of Radiologists?
By Satish Maripuri – Economic pressures and demand for quality, patient–centric care are impacting the role of radiologists. I recently sat down with Dr. Tarik Alkasab, a radiology leader at Massachusetts General Hospital and member of the ACR, to discuss how.
Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Robust Consumer eHealth Requirements
The Consumer Partnership for eHealth (CPeH) is urging CMS to maintain robust objectives and measures that promote health information access and exchange between patients and eligible hospitals.
A Surfeit of Software Snafus
By William Hyman – We are of course increasingly dependent on software in our professional and personal lives. We are also increasingly familiar with software problems ranging from malfunctions to cybersecurity holes.
2016 Meaningful Use Requirements What You Need to Know Now
By Jim Tate – “Keep your eyes on the prize”. Not sure who said that but it sure makes sense these days. Sometimes it is better not to focus on what is coming down the road.but to keep at least one eye focused on the task as hand.
HIE Rundown 9-09-16
Your personal health information is moving and being viewed to improve the quality of your healthcare and lower the costs. The job will not be complete until all health records are digital and interoperable. Here’s what’s happening to make that reality.