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Understanding Digital Patient Engagement: Essentials for Healthcare Providers

Sequence Health

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, digital patient engagement has become a cornerstone for improving patient satisfaction, enhancing health outcomes, and streamlining communication between healthcare providers and patients.

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Report confirms racial disparities in patient access to their health data

Healthcare It News

While individuals have expressed privacy concerns, the majority of patients want to have their healthcare records readily available and many say they want to download their health data to mobile devices. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. ON THE RECORD. Email: afox@himss.org.

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FTC Strengthens Health Data Breach Notification Rule to Protect Consumers

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) , aiming to improve consumer protection in the digital age. This ensures these platforms are held accountable for safeguarding health data.

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Health Commons Project Acquires OneHealthPort to Expand Health Data Interoperability in Washington State

HIT Consultant

. – The strategic move strengthens Health Commons Project’s mission to enhance data interoperability, improve care coordination, and promote public health across Washington. Increased Accessibility: Offering new, affordable ways for providers with limited IT resources to access critical health data and reports.

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HHS Finalizes Rules to Penalize Healthcare Providers Engaging in Information Blocking

HIT Consultant

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new final rule today aimed at preventing information blocking in healthcare. – The final rule establishes disincentives for healthcare providers who engage in practices that interfere with a patient’s access to their electronic health information (EHI).

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23andMe Launches Health Action Plan Based on Genetic/Health Data

HIT Consultant

It offers customers specific actions and next steps on their health journey. – 23andMe reminds customers that they should not use Health Action Plan to replace a visit to their primary healthcare provider.

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Labcorp Joins CommonWell Health Alliance to Advance Nationwide Health Data Exchange

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CommonWell Health Alliance , a prominent force in healthcare interoperability , is proud to announce Labcorp , a global leader in laboratory services, as its newest member. This collaboration will further advance FHIR interoperability and improve the accessibility and usability of crucial health data.