With the advancement of healthcare technology and electronic health records (EHR) through the Meaningful Use mandates, connectivity and information sharing has become increasingly available as healthcare turns to preventative care […]
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2-Factor Authentication: A shield for PHI against hackers
Protected Health Information (PHI) is hacked, stolen or misused with regularity and more than need be. Sometimes you can’t help HIPAA breaches, but often times there are measures you can […]
Read MoreWorking together: How can Public Health and Primary Care help improve population health?
Public health and primary care are natural partners for addressing the challenges in today’s healthcare system and solving the issues of population health. With the ever-changing landscape of healthcare and […]
Read MorePushing Mental Healthcare Quality to the Forefront
After the United States House narrowly passed the American Health Care Act, numerous mental health and behavioral health providers are concerned for the effects of healthcare reform on the ability […]
Read MoreImproving Cancer Screening Rates in Community Health
Current research and data show that preventative screenings for various forms of cancer help dramatically improve efficacy of treatments and survival rates from catching cancer in its early stages. Despite […]
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