By Patrizia Cavazzoni MD & Peter Marks MD PhD – An estimated 10,000+ rare diseases affect more than 30 million people – approximately one out of every 10 people – in the U.S., and about half of these people are children. Many rare conditions are life threatening, and most do not have approved treatments.
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From the Health IT Buzz Blog – The e-prescribing landscape continues to evolve and many positive advances have been made over the past decade. This blog post showcases the rapid growth in e-prescribing, steps taken towards laying the essential groundwork for the current state of e-prescribing, and what remains to be accomplished.
By Evan Steele – Patient feedback is crucial for healthcare organizations to foster continuous improvement and ensure providers maintain high standards of care. Fortunately, satisfied patients can be motivated to express their opinions.
By Kim Boyd – This game-changing proposal aims to significantly advance interoperability and improve information sharing among patients, providers, payers, and public health authorities. Let’s dive into the key aspects of this transformative rule.
By Holly Miller MD – A recent ONC report showcased the gains providers have made towards interoperability. 70% of non-federal acute care hospitals routinely or sometimes engaged in interoperability last year (send, receive, find, integrate), an increase from 46% in 2018.
By Michael Casamassa & Lucienne Ide MD PhD – As we move into the era of patient consumerism, it’s important to adapt to industry shifts, expand virtual care opportunities, implement effective RPM, and ultimately drive patient engagement.
By Micky Tripathi – In April, ONC commemorated its 20th birthday. Milestones like this offer the opportunity to take a break from our busy schedules to pause and reflect. I have been privileged to play a part in ONC’s journey throughout these past two decades, and I would like to share some of my reflections. But first, I would like to share some exciting news.
By Devin Partida – Data breaches in health care are becoming increasingly frequent, posing severe threats to patient privacy and institutional integrity. As cybercriminals target sensitive medical records, organizations face significant challenges in safeguarding their data.
By Bill Lewkowski – Today’s employees seek remote or hybrid positions to gain flexibility in their lives and careers. While various studies demonstrate that hybrid work is more prevalent than fully remote positions, the rise of remote opportunities has become a catalyst for IT jobs nationwide.