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EHR
By Bernie Monegain | 05:42 pm | June 20, 2017
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT makes it easier to access the information currently in its Certified Health IT Product List, including the latest corrective action involving eClinicalWorks.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 03:36 pm | June 20, 2017
OCR’s updated rules make it pretty clear: The burden of proof is on the healthcare provider.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 03:46 pm | June 19, 2017
Microsoft has released new patches for Microsoft XP and Server 2003 systems while DHS pointed to an increase in North Korean cyber activity.
EHR
By Mike Miliard | 02:29 pm | June 19, 2017
Large public HIE connects with InterSystems to private health system networks for more comprehensive patient data sharing.
Mobile Health IT
By Jessica Davis | 03:55 pm | June 16, 2017
The agency is working on creating a third-party certification program that would allow low-risk products to be marketed without FDA premarket review.
Compliance
By Jessica Davis | 01:23 pm | June 16, 2017
The last time the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services discovered overpayments it started auditing more providers. Because that could happen again, hospitals need to be sure documentation is in order right away.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 11:44 am | June 16, 2017
Greg Touhill left the position in February after the Trump transition. The President has left the position, which Obama rated in 2016, thus far vacant.
data security
By Jessica Davis | 01:59 pm | June 15, 2017
More attacks are coming and they will be much worse, Greg Touhill and other security experts told a House Science subcommittee.
Electronic Health Records
By Jessica Davis | 05:42 pm | June 14, 2017
While the vendor will be the same as the DoD's system, VA's platform will be designed to meet particulars that are vastly different, David Shulkin, MD, told the Senate VA committee on Wednesday.
Connected Health
By Bernie Monegain | 10:01 am | June 14, 2017
Organizations say broader access will support remote-based monitoring and home-based primary care for those with chronic conditions.