More Short Takes at #HIMSS18 – Harlow On Healthcare
New Harlow on Healthcare Episode NOW on Demand with host David Harlow. From HIMSS18, he spoke with Win Whitcomb, Michael Nissenbaum, Eric Sullivan, and Simon Beulah.
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FDA Asks for Input on Software That Isn’t a Medical Device
By William A. Hyman – It has long been clear that the FDA can regulate software that falls under the definition of a medical device. Such software might be part of and integral to a more physical chunk of technology.
Ignore Quality of Care Metrics at Your Own Peril: Three Financial Risks
By Marty Callahan – It’s easy to overlook quality of care as part of the financial equation with so many internal and external demands competing for a slice of your already limited budget.
Looking Ahead: Continuing To Build AHRQ’s Future
By Gopal Khanna – Recently, I marked my one-year anniversary as Director of AHRQ. In reflecting on how we can build on what we’ve achieved so far, I’m impressed with many things, including how quickly the year went by!
Addressing Medication Reconciliation Using a Virtual Care Platform
By Lee Horner – Preventing harm from medications, or adverse drug events (ADEs) is critical to maintaining patient safety and reducing hospital readmissions.
Registration Now Open for AHIMA 2018
Registration for AHIMA’s 90th Convention and Exhibit is now open! Plan to join over 4,000 healthcare professionals and leaders at the most anticipated event in health information.
A New Challenge Competition – Can You Help Make EHR Safety Reporting Easy
By Andrew Gettinger MD – Reporting on the safe use of health information technology – especially the use of electronic health records – continues to be a challenge to many healthcare providers.
HIPAA and mHealth: Is Your App Covered?
By Yana Yelina – When it comes to mHealth app development, HIPAA compliance is the first thing a customer wants to hear about the delivered product.
What’s Going On with Blockchain in Healthcare?
Keeping up with technologies is changing how healthcare is delivered. Can a continuously growing chain of blocks using cryptography have applications in healthcare? News from Nebula Genomics and HSBlox. And a new eBook to download.