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Survey Shows Challenges Of Collecting, Integrating, And Using Social Determinants Of Health Data In Healthcare

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Approximately 80% of healthcare organizations collect social determinants of health (SDOH) data, according to a study by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) of health information professionals, however there are still challenges with the gathering, coding, and utilization of this data. To better comprehend the operational reality of how SDOH data is gathered, recorded, …

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HC3 Releases DDoS Guide To Help Healthcare Sector Tackle Cyber Threats

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The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has recently released a comprehensive guide that focuses on distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the healthcare sector. This guide provides healthcare organizations with crucial insights into the nature of DDoS attacks and outlines effective measures to minimize the severity and …

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Connexin Software Faces Another Lawsuit Over Data Breach Affecting Millions Of Patients

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Connexin Software, doing business as Office Practicum, is currently facing another lawsuit as a result of the data breach that occurred in August 2022. The ransomware attack had a significant impact on more than 2.2 million individuals. Connexin Software provides electronic medical records and practice management software to pediatric practices, making it a crucial player …

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Democratic Senators Propose The SAFER Health Act To Protect Patient Privacy Related To Abortion And Pregnancy Loss Amid Increased Legal Risks

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Democratic senators have proposed an update to HIPAA that aims to ban the disclosure of personal health information related to abortion or pregnancy loss without patient consent. The proposed legislation, dubbed the SAFER Health Act, seeks to expand patient privacy protections and is a response to the recent Dobbs case, where the Supreme Court ended …

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FDA Report Explores The Benefits And Risks Of Augmented And Virtual Reality Medical Devices In Healthcare

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The FDA has released a report outlining the possible benefits and risks of AR/VR medical devices and its overall thinking on the emerging class of products. The healthcare sector is undergoing a transformation due to the adoption of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) that offers cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment options and is revolutionizing care …

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Yale Researchers Develop Machine-Learning Model To Predict Physician Turnover And Prevent Burnout

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Yale University researchers have developed a machine-learning model to predict physician turnover, providing healthcare organizations with valuable insight to improve retention rates. Physician turnover is a significant concern for healthcare organizations, leading to the disruption of patient care continuity, affecting clinical outcomes, and causing a considerable financial burden on the industry. According to recent studies, …

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New York State Approves AI-Driven PDxBr Breast Test for Cancer Risk Categorization

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The New York State Department of Health has approved the use of PreciseDx’s Lab Developed Test (LDT), PDxBr, for breast cancer grading and risk categorization. This AI-driven, patient-specific disease analysis process has the potential to revolutionize the way breast cancer is managed, and New York patients can now access this innovative testing through PreciseDx’s CLIA …

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FDA Labels Getinge’s Cardiosave Hybrid And Rescue IABP Recall A Class I Event

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The Food and Drug Administration has labelled Getinge’s recall of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) a class I event. The Class I recall is awarded to recalls that cause serious injuries or death. The Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and the Cardiosave Rescue IABP are electromechanical systems designed to provide temporary support to the left …

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Lawmakers Seek Answers From Telehealth Companies Over Data-Sharing Practices

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A bipartisan group of senators recently sent letters to three telehealth companies in response to a report from Stat and The Markup, which highlighted the tracking and sharing of sensitive and personally identifiable health data with third-party social media and online search platforms like Google and Facebook. The lawmakers are seeking more information about the …

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AI-Powered Algorithms To Predict Delirium Risk In ICU Patients

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Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have created ML algorithms that can recognize the early indications of delirium and predict which patients are at a high risk of developing delirium during their stay in an intensive care unit (ICU).  Delirium is a sudden confusion and severe disturbance in mental functioning. It is most commonly seen in …

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