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Patient concerns in healthcare digitalisation: Rising inequalities

Healthcare It News

This means if a person visits multiple facilities, they must use different portals to access their health data. On the dark side, there are patient concerns: Will my data be exploited? Will I lose the connection with my doctor? Laws and regulations are only a starting point for successful digital transformations.

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Health Data Privacy: Majority of Patients Demand Accountability, Transparency

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new examination of patient perspectives on health data privacy illustrates unresolved tension over the eroding security and confidentiality of personal health information in a wired society and economy. This concern is magnified with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. .

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5 Factors to Consider When Developing a Health Data Platform

HIT Consultant

For example, it could give them greater control over their data security and architecture or they feel they know their data best and can better manage it internally. Whatever the reason, if a startup is looking to develop its own health data platform, there are five factors they must always consider. Interoperability.

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AHA says OCR's online tracking tool rules need to go

Healthcare It News

AHA, however, noted two specific issues that "would benefit from congressional attention" – OCR's December rule regarding the use of online tracking tools and the various state privacy regulations that pile on HIPAA. Many health systems are involved in class action lawsuits over alleged breaches of PHI.

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Harnessing Health Technology and Precision Data to Transition to Proactive Healthcare

HIT Consultant

I witnessed it firsthand when I supported the institute in harnessing personalized health data with advanced analytics. But I’ve also seen this type of data utilized in providing unique healthcare solutions in aging care and even ADHD treatment in kids. But, the imperative for better health outcomes at reduced costs is clear.

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Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Market to Reach $750B by 2033

HIT Consultant

Unleashing the Power of Healthcare Blockchain Imagine a healthcare system where data breaches are a relic of the past, where medical records flow seamlessly between doctors and patients, and where medication supply chains are transparent and secure. annual growth rate compared to its $3.9B valuation in 2023.

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The Pace of Tech-Adoption Grows Among Older Americans, AARP Finds – But Privacy Concerns May Limit Adoption

Health Populi

Most older Americans would share data collected through a wearable tech device with their health care provider, but a minority (35%) would share that information with a health insurance company. One-third of older people wouldn’t share their health data with any third party at all.