education
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When it comes to healthcare cybersecurity, the best defense is also the most simple
The rise in cybercrime is a significant concern among healthcare stakeholders. But defending against these types of attacks is not as complicated as it is often made out to be and can be narrowed to two key steps: deploying multi-factor authentication and staff training.
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Trayt Health Seeks to Increase Access to Diagnoses and Treatments
CEO Malekeh Amini explains how Trayt Health can bridge the gap for patients seeking neurological care.
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American Medical Association reveals online education platform for physicians
Called the AMA Ed Hub, it includes educational information on topics like hypertension, oncology, professional well-being, patient care, ethics, health disparities and lifestyle behaviors.
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A clinical trial consortium takes root in Philadelphia
Members of the Partners in Innovation, Education, and Research consortium include Atlantic Health System, Drexel University, Einstein Healthcare Network, Geisinger including AtlantiCare, Main Line Health, and Thomas Jefferson University.
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Advisory Board sells healthcare business to Optum as part of $2.58 billion deal
As part of a deal valued at $2.58 billion, The Advisory Board Company is selling its healthcare business to Optum and its education business to Vista Equity Partners.
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ONC awards $38.5M for HIE, population health, health IT workforce
Even as the chorus grows to delay or even scrap Stage 3 of the Meaningful Use EHR incentive program amid accusations of “information blocking,” HHS still backs interoperability efforts.
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Medical Education’s Earthquake Kit
Stakeholders in the American healthcare system are aware the trajectory of its future is unclear. […]
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Health IT, Hospitals, Pharma, Startups
How hospitals, Big Pharma are gamifying staff training with a mobile quiz platform
Patients aren’t the only ones who are poised to benefit from gamification in healthcare. In […]
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Devices & Diagnostics, Health IT, Hospitals, Policy
VoTech to get a makeover with HIT vocational school in New York
With the current demand for well-trained health IT professionals expected to rise even more, New […]
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Improving Communication Between Patients and Providers
Sarah Shillington, Chief Customer Officer notes how Artera’s omnichannel platform works.
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Health IT, Hospitals, Patient Engagement, Startups
The doctor’s orders go digital and interactive
Isn’t it about time that doctors stopping handing patients packets of instructions before and after […]
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Hospitals, MedCity Influencers
Medical porn and digital consults: Meet the new breed of medical residents
“It looks like you’ve done very well, Mr. Smith…” “Thank you, doctor.” He left the […]
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One way the Cleveland Clinic is bringing kids into the wellness equation? Art
If good health during childhood sets the stage for adulthood, the Cleveland Clinic has some […]
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Hospitals, MedCity Influencers, Policy
A Caribbean remedy for financially sick N.Y. hospitals & the primary care shortage
By Oleg Pavlov, Ph.D. and Vladimir Gotlieb, M.D., M.B.A. Facing offshore competition, local medical schools […]
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Devices & Diagnostics, Health IT, Startups
Simulation “ventriloscope” puts a modern-day spin on teaching students to use a stethoscope
The stethoscope is of the most fundamental tools for doctors and can be one of […]
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Devices & Diagnostics, Hospitals, Startups
3 incredible technology demos from FutureMed (video)
Out of all of the mobile apps, robotic devices and 3D imaging technologies I saw […]