Jessica Davis
Electronic Health Records
In the last four months, the agency has lost about 40 senior staffers and the lack of experienced IT leadership puts the EHR modernization project at risk, 11 Congressional members argue.
Electronic Health Records
The activation of a fire suppression system of one of the health system’s data centers on Monday shut down its Epic EHR and other information systems.
Privacy & Security
Some vulnerabilities in Philips’ Brilliance CT scanners and GE Healthcare Mobile tech could allow an unauthorized user to obtain elevated credentials and make modifications to system settings.
IT Infrastructure
From legacy infrastructure to potential medical device hacks, some of the industry’s leading voices opened up about how the industry can begin to combat the inevitable breach.
Telehealth
The final rule will override state laws to create a nationwide telehealth program to improve care access and reduce wait times for veterans.
Privacy & Security
The threat to medical devices is real and happening now – and it’s a patient safety issue, much more than one of HIPAA compliance.
Electronic Health Records
VA CFO Jon Rychalski told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the latest delays in contract negotiations were because the acting secretary “came in cold” to the position.
Electronic Health Records
The bills, introduced by the Committee on Veterans Affairs, also give legislative authority for VA providers to practice telemedicine across state lines.
Workforce
Women have long been the "backbone of healthcare," and it's time for them to "confidently insist on getting what is deservedly theirs," says Paula Pasquinelli.
Compliance
Inspector general says Defense Health Agency sites failed to consistently implement technical, physical and administrative protocols and may have violated HIPAA regulations in the process.