The Ongoing Challenge of Attracting and Retaining Health Care Providers
The pandemic has accelerated the number of clinicians retiring from practice.
All articles by John Schieszer, MA
HIPAA Provisions, Often Misunderstood, Impede Big Data Use
Many organizations adopt overly conservative policies that restrict otherwise completely legal uses of health care data.
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Compounded Physician Burnout
Physicians have been under greater stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they can take steps to lower the risk of burnout.
Patiromer Prolongs Spironolactone Use Regardless of Diabetes Status
Patient with and without diabetes who received patiromer were more likely to remain on spironolactone at 12 weeks compared with those who received placebo, a subgroup analysis of the AMBER trial showed.
Complying With HIPAA When Using Social Media
Among other considerations, health care providers must avoid giving individual medical advice.
Bluetooth Is Useful, Ubiquitous, and an Invitation to Hackers
Bluetooth is potentially susceptible to attack because it allows different devices to communicate over the air, according to a cybersecurity expert.
HIPAA Needs to Keep Up With Information Technology
Core provisions of the HIPAA legislation have largely remained unchanged since their inception despite rapid evolution of technology to keep protected health information from hackers.
Telehealth Use Soars During Pandemic, Proves Popular Among Patients
Survey findings suggest many patients are likely to continue with telehealth when the pandemic ends.
First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Elicits Weak Antibody Response in Most KTRs
Investigators recommended close surveillance after COVID-19 vaccination of kidney transplant recipients and suggested the possibility that a third dose may be required in less responsive patients.
Digital Health Information Divide Puts Many Older Adults at a Disadvantage
Computer access to digital health information varies by race and ethnicity, a study found.
