Why data practices are key for pharma firms to engage patients

In a digital world, people are increasingly concerned about data privacy. The pharmaceutical industry is no exception. The growing importance of data privacy requires companies to prioritize effective patient consent and preference management. Personalized medicine, electronic health records, and an...

Cancer Care Is Getting Personal. Local Doctors Can’t Keep Up.

Cancer patients are increasingly choosing larger specialty centers for treatment, often traveling to access cutting-edge therapies and expert oncologists. As cancer care evolves and becomes more specialized, the healthcare industry must adapt to enhance patient outcomes.  Recognizing that timely care...

HHS releases HTI-2 proposed rule for interoperability

HHS has introduced the HTI-2 proposed rule to enhance health data interoperability. The proposed rule includes updated certification criteria focusing on standards-based APIs to improve health data interoperability. Key elements align public health IT with the CDC and payer-oriented IT...

AI governance through the patient’s lens

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...

How To Stop Abuses In Patient Health Data Exchange

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...