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Updated On October 19, 2022. What Is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)¹ protects patients’ privacy by limiting access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and governing acceptable use of their health data. The HIPAA Privacy Rule² comprises national regulations for using and disclosing PHI in healthcare treatment,…Read more

Updated On September 20, 2022. Healthcare data is becoming an increasingly popular target of hackers¹ as they innovate their techniques to access this valuable and sensitive information. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), healthcare breaches from January to May of 2022 nearly doubled² from the…Read more

Pharmacotherapy is one of the main interventional strategies in medicine. However, patients varying in age and medical conditions fail to take their medication as prescribed. In recent years, there has also been an increase[¹] in the number of individuals taking several medications simultaneously, which poses further complications. It is estimated…Read more

Cancer is a complex disease that is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Although mortality rates continue to decline due to preventative efforts and better care, cancer diagnoses overall are predicted to increase[¹] in North America over the next few years. Healthcare providers that treat cancer…Read more

Therapeutic patient education[¹]aims to enable patients to manage their condition and prevent avoidable complications while maintaining or improving their quality of life. It aims to produce a therapeutic effect that will complement all other interventions, such as pharmacological or physical therapy interventions.Patient education is an essential part of the treatment…Read more

Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools is a three-part blog series that explores how healthcare providers can protect PHI and mitigate healthcare data security risks associated with patient engagement technologies by implementing the right security protocols. Read parts two and three now. Supply chain attacks are a…Read more

Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools is a three-part blog series that explores how healthcare providers can protect PHI and mitigate healthcare data security risks associated with patient engagement technologies by implementing the right security protocols. Read parts one and three now. In the first article of…Read more

Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools is a three-part blog series that explores how healthcare providers can protect PHI and mitigate healthcare data security risks associated with patient engagement technologies by implementing the right security protocols. Read parts one and two now. Patient engagement technology is in…Read more

Technological innovation and demand in healthcare are driving the need for patient-centered digital care management. Being able to effectively support patients when they need it and at the right time can help manage chronic issues and aid in individuals reaching their health goals quicker. Below we outline actions providers can take…Read more

With patient-centered care becoming a driving force behind the healthcare industry, understanding and improving the patient experience is becoming crucial to make your organization more efficient, deliver higher quality care, and retain patients. The patient experience comprises every interaction a patient has within the healthcare system. How easy is it…Read more