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Tech and Innovation in Healthcare

Digital Health:
Conquer Remote Patient Monitoring Obstacles
Understand what the FDA defines as a medical device. Healthcare providers use remote pat... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Learn How President Biden’s AI Executive Order Affects Healthcare
Will new regulations hinder innovation? On Oct. 30, 2023, President Joseph Biden signed ... Read more
Virtual Reality:
Stay Calm When Reporting VR Procedural Dissociation With These Coding Tips
Plus, find out what services are not covered by 0771T-+0774T. Virtual reality (VR) is a... Read more
Reader Question:
Learn Why You Should Ethically Hack Your Network
Question: What's the difference between white and black hat hackers? Washington Subs... Read more
Reader Question:
Provide Veterans With VR to Treat Chronic Conditions
Question: I work with a lot of veterans who suffer from chronic pain, mental health i... Read more
Reader Question:
Ensure You’re Protecting Your Patients’ ePHI
Question: A coworker in our practice's front office keeps telling me ePHI isn't a thi... Read more
Reader Question:
Learn How to Document Digital E/M Codes
Question: A healthcare provider in our practice wants to use the digital E/M codes, ... Read more
Mythbusters:
Are These 3 VR Myths Virtual or Reality?
Find out if VR can treat chronic pain. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows t... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Add AI to Your CDI Process to Improve Efficiency
Remember to protect patient data at all costs. Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) i... Read more
Telehealth:
Use These 4 Tips to Boost Your Telehealth Coding Skills
Assign the correct codes every time with our helpful clip-and-save chart. Telehealth has ... Read more
Reader Question:
Detect Parkinson’s Disease 7 Years Before Symptoms Show
Question: I've read several articles about researchers analyzing eye scans with AI t... Read more
Reader Question:
Pull SDOH Information From EHRs With NLP
Question: Providers in our healthcare practice make it a priority to document social ... Read more
Reader Question:
Is RPM a Viable Option for MS Patients?
Question: We have several patients diagnosed with MS that visit our practice. The sev... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Break Open the Black Box With Explainable AI
Find out if XAI could improve critical thinking with MDM. Several artificial intelligence... Read more
Compliance:
Understand the Latest 21st Century Cures Act Rules for Information Blocking
Be aware of exceptions and penalties to stay compliant. Did you know that you could fac... Read more
Extended Reality:
Deploy XR to Train the Next Generation of Physicians
Implement adaptive pathways for customized learning. Extended reality (XR) combines vir... Read more
Industry Notes:
Implement MFA to Help Protect Your Healthcare Organization
On Aug. 10, 2023, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) published new... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use AI to Differentiate Malignant From Benign Breast Lesions
Question: Our practice sees several patients a year for breast ultrasounds to examine for ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Beware Rhysida Ransomware, Warns HC3
Question: I haven't read about as many ransomware attacks in the news in recent months. As... Read more
Reader Questions:
Will Digital Twins Be Common in 10 Years? Find out
Question: Could you please explain the concept of digital twins in healthcare?Tennessee Su... Read more
Reimbursement:
Investigate CMS’ Proposed Telehealth Plans for 2024
Could POS-10 be receiving new reimbursement? Find out. On July 13, 2023, the Centers for... Read more
Practice Management:
Heed This Expert Advice When Using AI in Hiring Practices
Know that AI could unintentionally violate federal protections. Picture this — you ha... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Learn the 5 Pillars of the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan
Learn the 5 Pillars of the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan On July 13... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use 3D Bioprinted Skin to Treat Eczema
Question: I'm extremely interested in 3D bioprinting's capabilities and how it could... Read more
Reader Questions:
Avoid Becoming a Cyberattacker’s Catch of the Day
Question: Thank you so much for your article, “Recognize Smishing Attack Attempts ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Coordinate Care Plans Securely in Real-Time
Question: Our first responders have been requesting reliable communication methods wh... Read more
Reader Questions:
Get to Know These Reality Technology Terms
Question: What is the difference between VR, AR, and XR technologies? Nebraska Subsc... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Use AI to Identify Hard-to-Spot Abnormalities on Imaging Scans
Radiology accounts for 75 percent of AI medical algorithms. With imaging scans, physician... Read more
Reimbursement:
Will the TCET Pathway Get Emerging Tech to Patients Sooner?
Find out which medical devices are eligible. On June 27, 2023, the Centers for Medicare &... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Enhance Your Healthcare Security With Zero-Trust Framework
Adjust your wording to avoid offending staff. Healthcare continues to be a prime target f... Read more
Reader Questions:
Soothe Pediatric Needle Anxiety with VR
Question: In our pediatric practice, administering vaccines with kids is the hardest part ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Recognize Smishing Attack Attempts on Your Phone
Question: I overheard one of my colleagues talking about receiving a smishing text message... Read more
Reader Questions:
Get to Know the HBNR
Question: I read the article “Unauthorized Data Sharing Results in Monetary Penalties”... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember to Receive Patient Consent for Telehealth Visits
Question: When doing a telehealth encounter, do you need to ask for telehealth-specific co... Read more
Imaging:
Shine a Light on Surgical Procedures With Light-Field Imaging
Enjoy a real-time 3D view of the surgical space. Researchers have evaluated light-field i... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Understand How CAC Software Boosts Coder Productivity
Remember: CAC-suggested codes are only recommendations. With the sudden growth of medical... Read more
Robotics:
Deliver Targeted Cancer Treatments With Magnetic Bacteria
Researchers study how to guide treatment directly to tumors. Cancer treatments usually ... Read more
Industry Notes:
Unauthorized Data Sharing Results in Monetary Penalties
On May 17, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed order to prevent ... Read more
Industry Notes:
Interoperability Developers Gain Access to CPT® Content
On May 25, 2023, the American Medical Association (AMA) and Health Level Seven® (HL7®) a... Read more
Reader Questions:
Get to Know the Different AI Technologies
Question: I really appreciate the artificial intelligence (AI) articles in Tech & Inno... Read more
Reader Questions:
Take Stock of Your Medical Equipment With RFID Tags
Question: I am interested in improving our medical equipment organization and enhancing pa... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use RPM to Deliver Postoperative Care
Question: Our outpatient facility performs several surgeries for patients who live in rura... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Use AI to Identify Complex Critical Care Cases
Sing the praises of a multicenter program. Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown promise... Read more
Drones:
Deliver Emergency Services to Remote Areas With Drones
Patients can receive life-saving treatment in minutes. On Jan. 2, 2023, the world watched... Read more
Compliance:
Is a ‘Cures Act’ Rule Follow-Up in the Works? Find out
Learn about the feds' proposed changes. Now that the COVID-19 public health emergency (P... Read more
Industry Notes:
Settlement Payments Continue to Accrue for EyeMed Vision Care
On May 16, 2023, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced EyeMed Vision Ca... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Let an Outdated OS Be Your Practice’s Breach Point
Question: Our IT and cybersecurity teams provide continued education to ensure our st... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use Caution When Implementing AI, Urges WHO
Question: With the popularity of different artificial intelligence (AI) systems, are ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember the Difference Between Remote Wiping and Disabling
Question: Healthcare providers in our practice often use their personal tablets, lapt... Read more
Reader Questions:
Take Care of e-Signature Security
Question: A recent compliance risk assessment determined that the e-signatures we us... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Building Equitable Healthcare AI Starts With a Blueprint
Assurance labs can put providers' minds at ease. On April 4, 2023, the Coalition for Heal... Read more
Telemedicine:
Learn Which Prescriptions Require an In-Person Evaluation After the PHE
Experts argue the DEA's proposed telemedicine rule doesn't go far enough. Hospice provi... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Bust These 3 Cybersecurity Myths to Help Protect Your Practice
Remember to stay vigilant against threat actors. Data breaches, ransomware, and phishing ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Transport Donated Organs Over Longer Distances
Question: When I was in residency, I remember seeing organ donations come into the hospita... Read more
Reader Questions:
FDA Approves Bioresorbable Metal Screw Implants
Question: As an orthopedic surgeon, I see my fair share of broken bones that need to be re... Read more
Reader Questions:
Researchers Discover a Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease
Question: The articles about biomarkers in Tech & Innovation in Healthcare have fascin... Read more
Reader Questions:
Employ HIPAA Security on Your Staff’s Mobile Devices
Question: Do you have some tips on securing our mobile phones while complying with HIPAA ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Complete Documentation Quicker With Generative AI
Question: I'm enjoying the AI coverage Tech & Innovation in Healthcare is producing, ... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Add AI to Your Revenue Cycle to Proactively Prevent Denials
Give AI simple coding cases during staffing shortages. Artificial intelligence (AI) has b... Read more
Biotechnology:
Grow New Organs Inside the Body With Donated Cells
Learn how one liver could help 75 patients. The liver possesses an incredible ability to... Read more
Post-PHE Practices:
Know What RPM and Telehealth Changes Await After the PHE Ends
Good news: You'll have until December to make some adjustments. The COVID-19 pandemic an... Read more
Industry Notes:
Online Mental Health Platform May Have Disclosed PHI
More than 3 million patients of the online virtual mental health platform Cerebral might h... Read more
Industry Notes:
Watch out for Royal Ransomware, Warns FBI and CISA
On March 2, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastr... Read more
Reader Questions:
Deliver the Right Care to Your Neurodivergent Patients
Question: Our practice has several patients who are diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or T... Read more
Reader Questions:
Achievement Unlocked: Better Medication Compliance
Question: As a physician and a video game enthusiast, I love the idea of gamification... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn How You’ll Report VR as DME
Question: I've been fascinated by your coverage of VR in Tech & Innovation i... Read more
3D Printing:
Boost Bone Regeneration Through Custom 3D-Printed Implants
Learn why titanium alloy is the ideal material. Pins, screws, and plates were the tradit... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Combine AI and Vocal Recordings to Discover Crucial Illnesses
Plus, the NIH aims to invest millions into AI research. Did you know a patient's voice ca... Read more
Cybersecurity:
Use These Tips to Build Your Incident Response Team
Mark down incident response on your HIPAA risk assessment to-do list. Your number one bu... Read more
Industry Notes:
CISA and FBI Offer ESXiArgs Ransomware Recovery Support
On Feb. 8, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastru... Read more
Reader Questions:
Track Key Data With Wearables After Traumatic Events
Question: Wearable devices can track heart rate, sleeping patterns, and other key hea... Read more
Reader Questions:
Skip the Drive and Connect With Urgent Care Via Telemedicine
Question: We are a small pediatric clinic in a rural setting. We have regular hours, ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Rebuild Damaged Vocal Cords With Bioengineering
Question: I see several patients a year suffering from vocal cord damage due to singi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Look Into the Security of Legacy Devices
Question: Our practice hasn't updated its equipment in several years. We have many o... Read more
Telehealth:
Imagining the Future of Telehealth
Could an all-in-one virtual care option be on the horizon? During the heights of COVID-1... Read more
Digital Health:
Add Technology to Your Senior Care Delivery Model
Find the balance between data and care delivery. According to the U.S. Department of He... Read more
Interoperability:
Learn How CMS is Promoting Easier Health Care Data Sharing
Proposal aims to fine-tune prior authorization rules. During the COVID-19 pandemic, heal... Read more
Industry Notes:
Beware of Updated Cuba Ransomware Techniques
On Dec. 1, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity & In... Read more
Reader Questions:
Could Threat Actors Use AI Text Generators for Malicious Means? Find out
Question: I'm impressed by the ways artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in hea... Read more
Reader Questions:
Keep a Portable Ultrasound in Your To-Go Bag
Question: While watching a sports event recently, I was impressed by the quick reacti... Read more
Reader Questions:
Practice Good Cyber Hygiene to Keep Your Network Clean
Question: I keep hearing the term “cyber hygiene,” but I don't know what it mean... Read more
Radiology:
Image Your Patients With a Postage Stamp-Sized Ultrasound Device
Monitoring tumor changes may have gotten easier. Researchers at the Massachusetts Instit... Read more
Digital Health:
Learn How Healthcare Technology is Changing With These 5 Trends
Physicians are enthusiastic about adopting digital tools. On Oct. 25, 2022, the American ... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Prepare Your Practice for New Cyberthreats in 2023
Nearly 80 percent more data breaches occurred in 2022 than 2021. Cybersecurity profession... Read more
Reader Question:
Listen to Your Patients Clearly With a Smart Stethoscope
Question: We've seen several instances where technology has enhanced the functionality of ... Read more
Reader Question:
Beware Using the Double-Edged Sword of Cybersecurity Automation
Question: Our IT department is short on staff, and they're considering automating cybersec... Read more
Reader Question:
Accurately Detect Liver Cancer With AI
Question: As a futurist and an oncologist, I'm fascinated by the ways researchers are... Read more
Reader Question:
Consider Adding Cyber Insurance to Bolster Your Protection
Question: I keep reading in the news about the financial penalties and overall costs ... Read more
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