All Blog Posts Tagged 'informatics' (47)

The Electronic Health Record Standards of 2010

In July 2010, the Obama administration chalked out new Electronic Health Record Standards. These Electronic Health Record Standards were a major improvisation on the standards that existed till then. The idea behind revising the existing Standards is to…

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Added by Roger Steven on January 4, 2017 at 7:00am — No Comments

Being Prepared for a HIPAA Audit

A HIPAA audit is very important for service providing organizations, because the penalties for violations can bring their business down. It is important to understand the nuances of a HIPAA audit if one has to be successful.

A HIPAA audit is, for many service providing organizations, a make or break situation. This is because HIPAA audits are considered stringent. Violations can attract huge penalties, which is why getting it right the first time is extremely…

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Added by Roger Steven on December 9, 2016 at 4:20am — No Comments

Protecting a business from record breaches resulting from ransomware attacks

When HIPAA investigations relating to ransomware breaches find malpractices; it can be total jolt that can absolutely devastate the said practice or business. Discovery of this kind of breach during a HIPAA investigation can cause a major financial burden, apart of course, from severe embarrassment and ignominy.

This means that practices and businesses that are…

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Added by Roger Steven on October 28, 2016 at 6:51am — No Comments

Ensuring HIPAA Compliance and Avoiding Penalties

The combination of the implementation of new HIPAA regulations in the HIPAA Omnibus Update of 2013 and increased enforcement and audit activity has forced healthcare organizations to review their compliance and to ensure that they have the proper policies, procedures, and forms in place. Because of this, HIPAA Privacy Officers have been renewing their compliance activities and reviewing their documentation to make sure they can meet…

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Added by Roger Steven on October 27, 2016 at 6:06am — No Comments

7 top technologies to watch in 2010

Colleagues,

Genetic testing and electronic medical records are top of the ECRI Institute's 2010 technology watch list for health plans.

ECRI officials said the list represents important technologies and technology-related issues that private and public payers should pay close attention to in 2010.

The trends as listed are:

1. Genetic testing

2. Electronic medical records

3. Premium CT and ultra-high-field MRI

4. Radiation… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on November 30, 2009 at 6:33pm — No Comments

New Books ... Recommended Reading From MedTech-IQ!

Colleagues,

In the continuing quest to bring you the 3C's of "Content, Community & Collaboration" please see our latest list of recommended books.

For your convenience, you can order a selection directly, if you choose, thru The "MedTech-IQ" Recommended Reading Center carousel. The book carousel is located on the "MedTech-IQ" homepage, just under "Latest… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on September 17, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

New Member Update ... Who Are We? ... What Do We Do? ... How Can We Help! (PART 1)

Colleagues,

In the continuing quest to bring you the 3Cs of "Content, Community & Collaboration", MedTech-IQ continues to attract new members by "word of mouth".

So, what does a typical day at MedTech-IQ look like?

According to Google analytics, we have 773 active members. On the 27th of August 2009, we had 266 visitors, 152 which were returning members, and 114 new visitors. Combined the visitors spent an average of 7 minutes and 25 seconds on… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on September 7, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

"Cloud Computing" ... Fad or Biggest Revolution Since the Internet?

Colleagues,

Excellent overview and collection of linked articles from MIT Tech Review on "Cloud Computing", its implications and challenges ...

... A recent survey of corporate software buyers showed the use of public cloud computing increasing by more than 60 percent in the last quarter of 2008 over the previous two quarters, and International Data Corporation has predicted that business IT spending on cloud services will rise from $16 billion last year to $42 billion by… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on June 29, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

New Member Update ... Who Are You? ... What Do You Do? ... Let Us Know! (June 2009)

Colleagues,

In the continuing quest to accelerate our collective abilities to translate medical technology from laboratory to market, we are continuing to develop the 3C's of "Content, Community & Collaboration" for the "MedTech-IQ" community, which continues to grow steadily.

Please find below our new Members. As is our custom, we stratify them by their self identified choice of "Triple Helix" sector ... Academia, Industry or… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on June 28, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

MedTech-IQ Member, Dr Luis Kun, Organizes National Academies Meeting..."Health-Care Reform, or Transformation?"

Colleagues,

On June 1-2, 2009, Dr Luis Kun, an early member of MedTech-IQ, is Co-Organizing at the National Academies of Science in Washington, D.C., the first scientific community interoperability summit ... Health-Care Reform, or Transformation? "Establishing the Infrastructure for Health Assurance & Disease Prevention".

This event, which is by invitation only, is co-sponsored by American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and will produce a… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on May 27, 2009 at 7:09am — No Comments

U.S. Career Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Dear Friends,

We have recently posted several opportunities for biomedical research positions in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Please help us get the word out to potentially qualified candidates. We are looking for both a senior and early career researcher, as well as a strategic position as the new Director of the Biomedical Science and Engineering Center. I have attached copies of the positions and would appreciate it if you… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on May 26, 2009 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Comprehensive U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) "Stimulus" Plans & Reports

Colleagues,

The HHS Recovery Act activities are designed to increase access to health care, create jobs, expand educational opportunities, lay the groundwork for successful Health Reform, and provide immediate relief to states and local communities. HHS has been allocated approximately $167 billion for these purposes.

The Funding Table for HHS Programs are:

Program Area Program Level

Improving and Preserving Health Care * $90,400,000,000

Health… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on May 18, 2009 at 7:27pm — 1 Comment

Health Care and the Social Media Landscape

Colleagues,

As reported in the Pugent Sound Business Journal, in a recent study by the MWW Group .... almost 80 % of people who use the internet to “connect with others” trust peer-created information found on blogs, podcasts and social networks...further, the Pew Internet & American Life Project reported nearly 113 million Americans were using the internet to gather health-related information ... Today, health care-centric social media encompass tools for people to exchange… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on May 18, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

New Member Update ... 9 May 2009...Now with 1 Click CONNECT!

Colleagues,

Now with 1 Click CONNECT you can click the name of an expert, and send a message to them directly from their Member Profile page. Let me know if you find this feature useful. It is always good to stay connected. From "MedTechIQ" ... The international home of the 3C's ... "Content, Community & Collaboration" for medical technology. Now please welcome the new… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on May 9, 2009 at 12:34am — No Comments

MedTech-IQ Member, Ron Otten's Excellent mHealth Blog

Colleagues,

Recommended for your consideration, the excellent mobile helath (mHealth) blog, http://mobilewellbeing.info/, authored by MedTech-IQ member Ron Otten.

ENJOY!

CC

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on April 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

New Member Update...20 April 2009

Colleagues,

The MedTechIQ community continues to grow. We are fortunate to have a membership of incredible talent, skill and experience. When you get a chance, search members by key word. See what you come up with ... then, "Contact, Connect, Collaborate!"

It is always good to stay connected ... here now, the new… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on April 20, 2009 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Intel, GE Form Home Health Care Alliance

Colleagues,

As reported in Investor's Business Daily ... The world's No. 1 chipmaker is teaming up with industrial giant General Electric (GE) in a five-year, $250 million health care alliance to design and sell devices to help the elderly and people with chronic illness who live at home.

The companies didn't detail how they plan to spend the money or divide research efforts.

But as leaders in their respective industries, they may have an advantage as they bet… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on April 3, 2009 at 6:52am — No Comments

New Video Resources @ MedTechIQ!

Colleagues,

In our continuing quest to deliver you the 3C's of "Content, Community & Collaboration", please see below the new video titles now available at the MedTechIQ "VideoLibrary",… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on March 29, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

VideoWebCast...Congressional Testimony...DOD Health Information IT - AHLTA is “Intolerable,” Where Do We Go From Here?

Colleagues,

In a remarkable Congressional hearing last week entitled, AHLTA is “Intolerable,” Where Do We Go From Here?, Department of Defense (DOD) senior medical officials spoke frankly of the challenges and opportunities they face in securing the full power of health information technology (See:Tuesday, March 24, 2009 – 10:00 am –2118 Rayburn –… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on March 29, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

New Member Update ... 20 March 2009

Colleagues,

Since our last update, the MedTechIQ community has grown by 50 members, now exceeding over 500 international medical technology experts. This is great. We are glad that the community is growing, and hope you find the network useful. That said, it is not about the numbers alone. We are endeavoring to build on the 3C's of "Content, Community & Collaboration". So, fill out your Member profiles, join the MedTechIQ specialty groups of your interest, and share your… Continue

Added by CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight on March 20, 2009 at 9:49pm — No Comments