As artificial intelligence (AI) widens its influence across a variety of industries around the world, healthcare is no exception. While feelings are mixed, many patients are expressing their concerns surrounding the use of AI in their continuum of care. Older...
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have spoken out against the final rule on information-blocking disincentives from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The AHA and MGMA believe that the new disincentives...
The misuse of patient health data is a concern in the marketplace, becoming more lucrative and widespread every year. While there are a number of regulations and data privacy rules in place by HIPAA to protect patients and their health...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a rule on June 24, establishing penalties for hospitals, health systems, and clinicians that block patient information exchange. Key penalties include loss of status as a meaningful EHR user, MIPS-eligible...
In an effort to provide Canadians with increased access to their medical records, the Minister of Health introduced Bill C-72 the Connected Care for Canadians Act. This bill aims to help Canada’s national health system move in a more connected...
Seamless and interoperable information exchange across healthcare organizations is crucial for providing clinicians with timely and relevant patient information, essential for their decision-making. ONC has tracked hospitals' overall engagement in the four domains of interoperable exchange since 2014 to examine...
During recent years, the use of online portals to access health records and communicate with providers has significantly increased. This increase has enabled patients to closely interact with their EHR data during their health journey (such adherence to a care...
Fifteen years after the HITECH Act was passed, health system leaders are very confident in the value of EHRs, even with the challenges they’ve faced over the years. Concerns have moved to improving data sharing and connectivity between clinicians and...
At Greenlight as we continue to support patients' right of access, we are getting records moving and increasing liquidity to the benefit of patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and insurance carriers. This article is of interest to providers as it offers...
Pattern’s latest release enables a more streamlined experience for participants, providers, and research teams. The new functionality accommodates all varieties of virtual interactions, from remote eConsent visits to medical appointments.
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) announces new costly fines of up to $1 million per information blocking violation as part of the 21st Century Cures Act. These penalties are specific to health information exchanges,...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released its long-awaited draft guidance supporting the use of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) for drugs, biologics, and devices. The new guidance clarifies the FDA's position on DCTs, inspiring confidence in their use...
