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The Future of Human Health May Require Unlocking Access to Our Health Data

HIT Consultant

Of course, unchecked access to medical data adds to the ethical considerations that attend any discussion of AI-integrated healthcare. As AI technologies require vast amounts of data to improve accuracy and efficacy, the question of how to protect patient privacy while leveraging data insights becomes increasingly complex.

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HIMSSCast: Whole person care and data interoperability drivers

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Social determinants of health – the food, shelter and security attributes of patients that exist outside of care settings – contribute disproportionate risks for disease, hospital readmissions and a lack of access to quality healthcare among vulnerable populations, including people on Medicare. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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Stanford uses AI to navigate health information sharing with teens and their families

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"Investing in the technical work to create a nuanced approach to health information sharing is not just a necessity, it's an opportunity," she continued. "It's an opportunity to revolutionize the way we handle teen health data, ensuring both teens and their guardians have appropriate access to the information they need."

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How IoT Data Integration Helps Deliver Improved At-Home Healthcare in 2022

HIT Consultant

When it comes to your health and treatment, hospitals leverage a variety of sensors and instruments to collect the necessary information to monitor and diagnose your health status. How Data Integration Can Improve Elderly At-Home Care. Consumer Healthcare Data Integration Challenges.

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3 Compelling Reasons — Beyond the Law — to Expand Consumer Access to Personal Records

HIT Consultant

Tom Liddell, Harmony Healthcare IT CEO Rules and regulations protecting consumer data often burden businesses, no matter your industry. These safeguards become even more demanding as consumers and government agencies call for increased transparency and access to personal data. Giving consumers their data is possible.

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Sensitive Data Requires Great Responsibility: The Importance of ‘Privacy and Security by Design’ in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

By taking a minimalist approach to data collection, companies not only reduce the amount of sensitive information at risk but also simplify data management. This approach aligns with the principle of data minimization, a key aspect of privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and HIPAA.

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Addressing Point-of-Care Ultrasound’s Shadow IT Problem

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Despite the many benefits of POCUS, the opportunity for wider implementation is hindered because today’s POCUS tools do not seamlessly integrate with existing hospital IT infrastructure. Across hospital settings, IT infrastructure has not kept pace with ultrasound innovation.