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Tips to prevent 'quishing' and protect patient data

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Because mobile devices are generally security weak points for organizations, QR codes that are designed to ease processes such as image file transfers may leave protected health data vulnerable. Patients should also only scan QR codes from verified sources, such as their healthcare provider's website, app or printed materials.

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Digitalization in healthcare empowers patients

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In today’s digitalized healthcare environment, keeping the best outcomes for patients at the center of all activity increasingly depends on the smart use of medical data. As a result, a substantial quantity of stored data is never used in either inpatient or outpatient settings [2].

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Microsoft releases data-driven updates for healthcare cloud

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Data integration toolkit with unified display for provider IT administrators and tools to advance health data exchange within organizations. Dataverse Healthcare APIs that support bi-directional integration capabilities of FHIR data. LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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

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. – Health Action Plan is a helpful first step when it comes to prevention and early risk detection. 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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HHS Finalizes Rules to Penalize Healthcare Providers Engaging in Information Blocking

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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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In 2025, look for more digital-first patient engagement and data-driven decisions

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This approach, fueled by the exponential growth of health data and advancements in analytics technologies, offers the potential to significantly enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency and drive innovation. At the heart of this transformation lies the power of data to unlock valuable insights.

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OSF deploys care transition program, reduces readmission rate from 29% to 9%

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Patients discharged from hospitals often were readmitted due to complications that could have been prevented with better monitoring and more proactive management, said Matt Nieukirk, director of the SNF practice at OSF HealthCare. "All interventions and patient outcomes are thoroughly tracked and analyzed," he added.