Ochsner Health added a tool to its Epic EHR that allows physicians to seamlessly order genomics tests and view results within the EHR. The integration will allow physicians to provide more personalized and effective care now that they can have a single view of their patients' genomic and clinical data in one place. The news comes two months after MU Health Care added a similar tool into its Oracle Cerner EHR.
Actions ranging from data theft to ransomware cost the healthcare industry over $9.2 million on average for every breach. Guidelines for making computing environments that house and utilize sensitive protected healthcare data more secure are highlighted in a new whitepaper by Ventech.
The report highlights the importance of achieving measurable compliance with required and effective security practices and guidance to help manage healthcare data-related security risks and ensure businesses can securely focus their core activities in a cost-effective and value-focused way.
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By Stephanie Baum Thursday, September 1, 2022 7:30 AM
An upcoming webinar sponsored by Huma will highlight three aspects of remote monitoring: real world data collection, supercharging patient engagement and navigating the regulatory landscape. Register today!
By Stephanie Baum Wednesday, August 31, 2022 6:23 PM
Jennifer Gentile of Boston Children's Hospital offered her perspective on digital health tools addressing mental health needs with the goal of reducing reliance on drugs, in a preview of the INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas on September 20.
By Marissa Plescia Wednesday, August 31, 2022 5:17 PM
The survey is from Medicare Advantage company Alignment Healthcare. It focused on social determinants of health, which are proven to have more of an effect on overall health than clinical care.
By Marissa Plescia Wednesday, August 31, 2022 4:51 PM
This is the fifth consecutive year the program has achieved savings by working with Accountable Care Organizations. Participating ACOs also had better quality measures for physical and mental health conditions than those not in the program.
By Jeff Fischer Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:00 PM
Beyond preparedness policies, we need to think forward to policies that rapidly identify the spread of zoonotic disease to prevent or minimize the impact.
By Katie Adams Wednesday, August 31, 2022 12:48 PM
The threats of ransomware and phishing are more prevalent than ever, but not all healthcare providers have appropriately adjusted their strategies to mitigate increasing risk. In fact, a new report shows that many healthcare organizations could be overestimating their level of cloud security.
By Musheer Ahmed Wednesday, August 31, 2022 9:00 AM
While basic medical coding errors and Covid care upcoding are much more common, the grim reality that in 2021 alone, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recovered more than $5 billion from civil fraud and false claims.
Today, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a rapid and dynamic transformation. Successful contract management plays an instrumental role in navigating this landscape.
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