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ONC Selects Sequoia Project as Recognized Coordinating Entity for TEFCA
The nonprofit will be responsible for developing, updating, implementing and maintaining the common agreement.
AI Identifies Risk of Fatal Heart Attack 5 Years Before the Event
The technology has the potential to lead to early care and could save lives.
Sensor Could Monitor Healing Aneurysms
The wireless sensor could be produced at high volume and low cost, according to the researchers.
mHealth App Reduces UTIs in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
The tech could improve health and psychosocial outcomes for patients with disabilities.
Exploring the Role of HIPAA for Patient-Generated Data
A health data privacy expert explains how HIPAA functions with new sources of technology collecting more data.
AMA's Digital Health Implementation Playbook Offers How-to
The 12 steps guide proper implementation of remote patient monitoring tools.
Kaiser Uses Samsung Wearables to Reduce Hospital Admission Rates for Cardiac Rehab Patients
Using the wearable technology, the program completion rate improved by 74%.
EHRs Lead to Malpractice Issues, Like Drug or Dose Switches
Real-world examples of how issues with the EHR can lead to patient injury or death.
Fitbit Premium to Offer Personalized Health and Fitness Programs to Subscribers
The announcement further emphasizes the company’s focus on health.
Google Cloud and NTT Data Services to Develop Digital Cloud and AI Tools
The partnership aims for more efficiency and reduced costs for providers and health plans.
Dept. of Energy and Weill Family Foundation: Using Supercomputers to Break Neuro Disease 'Logjam'
The partnership looks to develop AI-based research breakthroughs to better understand brain function.
How E-Prescribing Can Help Fight the Opioid Crisis
A health tech expert discusses the benefits of e-prescribing to combat opioid deaths.
AI Models ID Advanced Depression
The models help physicians identify patients more efficiently to improve care quality.
FDA Clears Biobeat's Remote Patient Monitoring Wearable
The device measures blood pressure, oxygenation and heart rate, among other health data.
Data Breach of 10K at Massachusetts General Hospital Puts Study Participants' Genetic Info At Risk
An unauthorized third party accessed neurology research databases.
Pediatric Neurology Telemedicine Consultations Reduce Hospitalizations, ED Visits
Improving access to telemedicine for the underserved could reduce the cost of care.
Physician Burnout Is Not Just Due to EHRs
Physicians identified EHR design and use factors that contribute to stress and burnout.
mHealth App Not Effective for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder, Study Says
More research needs to be done, the researchers suggest.
Report: How Hackers Attack Healthcare, Compromise Cybersecurity
The industry needs to be aware of cybersecurity threats.
Digital Health App Promising in Tandem with Counseling
With scarce behavioral health resources, digital health apps could help bridge the gap.
EHR Portals: The Patients Who Use, the Patients Who Don't
Patients could use their smartphones to better access and understand their health data.
Cybersecurity Training Not a Priority for Health Systems, Employees Aren't Being Trained
More than one-quarter of employees in the U.S. never went through cybersecurity training, according to a new report.
CHI Franciscan Launches AI-Powered Mission Control Center to Improve Patient Care
Mission Control could help improve health system inefficiencies to improve patient outcomes.
Wearable Sensors Monitor Sweat Rate, Electrolytes and Metabolites for Health
Perspiration tests can be used for medical diagnoses and the assessment of athletes.
David Harlow: Understanding Data Privacy Concerns
Data privacy practices need to be updated regularly, he said.
Primary Care Providers Have Highest Levels of Burnout. Here's What Your Health System Can Do
Physician burnout levels almost double separate study from March.
Increasing Patient Engagement at Your Health System
Technology can extend care and improve the doctor-patient relationship.
How Health Systems Can Benefit from a National Patient Identifier
Expert: They can improve outcomes by giving the provider a broader view of the patient.
Digital Health Profiles Motivate Patients with Chronic Disease to Seek Prevention
A personal digital health profile could lead to a more equitable uptake of preventive programs in primary care.
Renovacor Bags $11M for Gene Replacement Therapy for Heart Defect
Gene replacement could stop the progression of dilated cardiomyopathy.