The Office of the National Coordinator for Healthcare Technology has completed its final health IT certification rules and the U.S. Health and Human Services Agency has sent the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication. The Health Information Management Systems Society and Electronic Health Record Association weighed in with initial thoughts on
“Forward-thinking provider organizations will … augment their EHRs through fully integrated, consumer-friendly tools that help reduce call volume and alleviate repetitive, manual workflows.” “There is a renewed and intensified focus on economics, efficiencies and automation, and a cautious approach to limited application of AI to leverage less skilled and tedious tasks such as medical scribing.”
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that eHealth Exchange, Epic Nexus, Health Gorilla, KONZA and MedAllies can immediately begin exchanging data under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement’s policies and technical requirements. WHY IT MATTERS Nationwide health data exchange governed by TEFCA is now operational. As a result, patients will have increased
Telemedicine took a huge leap forward during the pandemic as more providers and patients embraced remote delivery of healthcare services. Today, artificial intelligence-powered telemedicine tools that remotely diagnose patients and route them to the proper care setting have begun popping up; they are designed to increase access to healthcare services and assist providers in making
More than a third of top Australian hospitals have been found to lack basic cybersecurity protocols to protect themselves from email fraud and domain spoofing. FINDINGS In October, United States-based cybersecurity company Proofpoint made a Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) analysis of 70 public and private hospitals around Australia. DMARC is an email
As the New Year’s Eve celebrations end, many households find themselves with a surplus of leftovers. Health experts emphasize the need to exercise caution in leftover care to prevent the risk of foodborne illnesses. One common practice during New Year’s celebrations is the creation of elaborate buffets, where an array of dishes is left out
Valley Meats, LLC, in Coal Valley, Ill., has recalled approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to USDA’S Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). About E. coli infections Anyone who has eaten any of the implicated products and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is currently accepting nominations for its awards, extending the invitation to both members and non-members to recognize outstanding professionals in the field. The awards encompass various categories, and nominees need not be IAFP members. Additionally, IAFP encourages its members to apply for travel awards, facilitating attendance at the
As the countdown to 2024 begins, celebratory get-togethers need to prioritize food safety. Amid the excitement and festivities, it’s crucial to ensure that the New Year’s Eve spread is not only delicious but also safe from potential foodborne hazards Here is some advice to keep your celebrations foodborne illness-free: Cook Food Thoroughly: Use a food
These are sample labels provided by the CFIA. Two brands of gorgonzola truffle cheese are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall follows testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled cheese and throw it out if they have it on