Quest says an intruder reached patient records in the lab portal your staff may use every day. Here's what to lock down, reconcile and tell patients.
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Wearables and EHRs: Things you should consider
Author(s)Lisa A. Eramo, MA, Logan Lutton
5 essential questions for every practice.
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Wearable fitness devices such as smartwatches, activity trackers and other biometric sensors continue to grow in popularity. Physicians must determine whether and how to incorporate device-generated data into their practice’s electronic health record (EHR).
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