Cognitive computing will transform the future of clinical care as we know it in three direct ways: making data accessible, making it approachable, and making it actionable.
Staying on top of security can seem like an impossible task, especially when basics such as password security still have the power to baffle organizations.
Q: A clinic employee is being seen as a patient of the clinic for additional vaccinations. The medical assistant rooming the patient wants to review the vaccination history. Is this a HIPAA violation?
Outsourcing some HIM functions is common at many organizations. The decision might initially be spurred by staffing shortages or budgetary concerns, but many outsourcing arrangements become long-term projects.
