Tag: Health IT
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Deloitte: Preparation key to networked device security
Anticipation and preparation are key to mitigating the security and patient safety risks associated with networked medical devices, according to a new report from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. read more From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/deloitte-preparation-key-networked-device-security/2013-09-24?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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EHR and HIT News for September 24th
Today’s EHR and HIT News includes customer acquisition updates from Merge Healthcare. There is also news of a partnership between Healthcare Synergy and Great Lakes Health Information Exchange, representing the first partnership of a home health EMR vendor with the Michigan based health information exchange. Charleston Radiologists Selects Merge Radiology and Honeycomb™ Solutions Merge Healthcare…
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Provincial tweaking of interoperability standards impedes Canadian EHR network
The U.S. is not alone when it comes to road bumps toward a national electronic health record system: Canada also is struggling to create a nationwide interoperable EHR network. read more Source: Provincial tweaking of interoperability standards impedes Canadian EHR network
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Healthcare Industry Reaches Tipping Point: Cloud Now Trusted By CIOs For Accountable Care And Interoperability
This paper provides highlights from a survey conducted by Porter Research of hospital and physician group executives to identify key market pains and current near-term IT needs in support of value-based care management programs along with trends. Source: Healthcare Industry Reaches Tipping Point: Cloud Now Trusted By CIOs For Accountable Care And Interoperability
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More HIPAA enforcement coming
When Office for Civil Rights Director Leon Rodriguez took the stage Monday to talk HIPAA at the HIMSS Media and Healthcare IT News Privacy and Security Forum, the timing was perfect. read more Source: More HIPAA enforcement coming
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mHealth Summit 2010 – Paul Jacobs
http://www.weforum.org/ 28.06.2010 Interview with Paul Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm, USA at the mHealth summit of the World Economi… Video Rating: 0 / 5
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Final FDA guidance provides clarification and confusion
Well, it finally happened–the most anticipated mHealth event of the year. Yesterday, the FDA released its final guidance on mobile medical applications. On the surface of it, for a 43-page… read more Source: Final FDA guidance provides clarification and confusion
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Rice University researchers come up with touch-to-access security for implanted devices
Pacemakers, insulin pumps, defibrillators and other implantable medical devices often have wireless capabilities that allow emergency workers to monitor patients. But these devices have a potential downside: They can be hacked. From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130924/Rice-University-researchers-come-up-with-touch-to-access-security-for-implanted-devices.aspx
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FDA’s final guidance outlines tailored approach to mobile medical apps
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical applications, or apps, which are software programs that run on mobile communication devices and perform the same functions as traditional medical devices. The guidance outlines the FDA’s tailored approach to mobile apps. Source: FDA’s final guidance outlines tailored approach to…
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