Healthcare organizations are a prime target for cyber criminals. Everywhere in the world, private and public institutions need to protect sensitive information about millions of patients. This includes personal data such as date of birth, address, social security number, billing information and, of course, medical records. All of those can be used for a huge […]
As healthcare becomes increasingly mobile, more and more doctors are making use of devices like mobile phones and tablets to practice healthcare. Electronic Health Record and Practice Management systems now offer mobile versions, which means providers can access their patients’ information, manage appointments, and even prescribe medication from anywhere at any time. While this indeed […]
IT professionals are fighting to secure information, appropriate access and confidentiality. But creating a culture of safe IT practices is not going to be enough. Addressing user security must take the same importance as your endpoint protection, firewalls, and email gateway. Start with the basics Organizations must first address the human aspects of security by […]
by Elizabeth Burke, Patient Privacy Advocate In the winter of 2019, 45,000 patients of Rush System Health in Chicago and 6,300 patients of Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts were informed of an incident in which their private medical data was exposed in identical security breaches. The two hospital systems and Miramed, the company who handles […]
Charge capture is a crucial part of the revenue cycle process. Accurate charge capture processes will improve cash flow and increase revenue which will improve the bottom line and satisfy regulatory compliance. Healthcare organizations that fail to accurately document information on the care provided at their facilities can potentially lose millions in revenue. Healthcare organizations […]
by Diane Shannon, M.D. When I speak to groups or write about physician burnout, I often hear back from clinicians who are thankful someone is validating their experiences. As one young physician wrote me: Her email reflects the sentiment of too many physicians today who feel their organizational leaders simply do not care about the […]
Watch this short video to gain insight from Dr. David Pate, M.D., J.D., president and CEO of St. Luke’s Health System. Technology alone cannot make significant improvements to overall health. The key is encouraging healthy behaviors. Six of the top seven health conditions (in terms of impact on health) are preventable through behavior modification. […]
CIOs can use trend insights from the 2018 Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey to deepen the enterprise’s discipline and commitment to digital business. Report Overview The 2018 Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey is part of Gartner’s research into CEO and C-level business executive concerns, priorities and attitudes toward technology-related issues. For […]
Have You Done Your Due Diligence? If you missed the live online education session, you can watch the replay here: Two key questions are answered: 1. Who is a fiduciary and what are their responsibilities? 2. What factors may expose you or your company to preventable liability risks? At this point almost everyone […]
Do you have a mentor? You know, someone who you can ask for advice on occasion, someone that might be able to help you navigate the political puzzles of corporate life? Today, more than ever before, companies are appointing mentors for junior staff and who’s to say that’s a bad idea? Except for one little […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently published a Request for Information “on how to address any undue regulatory impact and burden of the physician self-referral law,” commonly referred to as the Stark law. According to CMS, the RFI is part and parcel of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS”) “Regulatory […]
Trinity Health Corporation (“Trinity”) and two of its subsidiaries, Mercy Health System (“Mercy”) and Lourdes Health System (“Lourdes”), have been named defendants in a putative collective action[1] lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Pennsylvania. The complaint against the health systems alleges that they have failed to pay Trinity employees for their overtime […]
Leveraging smart technologies is no longer a luxury for people across the world. From businesses to individuals, everyone prefers gadgets and latest technologies to ease their lives and improve quality of every service. Healthcare industry is also responding to the present technological change that’s intended to make patient care better and efficient. Smart healthcare is […]
While there are many concurrent winds blowing in the health IT policy and payment world, the administration has taken a hard stance on many key areas At this time last year, healthcare stakeholders were filled with uncertainty, as the future of healthcare policy remained very much in limbo. But in the past several months, an […]
Healthcare Executives Network (HExN) founder, Tim Foley, interviews some of the many industry experts at the IoT Slam: You can catch the full interviews and other content from IoT Slam on the IoT Practitioner site. As IoT becomes an increasingly powerful component of healthcare, the HExN team will continue to highlight these informative events. […]
Opioid abuse is a complex problem with tragic and staggering consequences. It has recently gained prominence because of federal and state initiatives, as well as increased coverage by the media. I write this post because I tried to make sense of the various reports I read, and realized that it may be necessary to take […]
As you read this, the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping virtually every industry, including healthcare. The Healthcare Executives Network had a key role in the IoT Slam last year in Durham, and this year is looking to be bigger and better. A variety of healthcare focused breakout sessions make this event particularly germane to […]
The interview process can feel much like putting on a series of elaborate performances, often with mixed levels of success. The challenge for many is how to present their best self each time in a way that feels true to self, while also being powerful and memorable to employers. To help you better connect to […]
