Healthcare organizations are increasingly investing in digital transformation, including streamlining workflows and enabling interoperability across community partners. The annual “Digital Health Most Wired: National Trends 2024” report reveals a focus on voice recognition systems, an increased use of employee-owned devices, and a strong adoption of EHRs for data exchange. Cybersecurity is another key area of focus, with many organizations using AI for threat identification and protection. The report also highlights adoption of real-time dashboards, data visualization tools, and in-house telehealth to enhance patient engagement.
OIG: OCR should expand scope of HIPAA audit program
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has called for the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to expand its HIPAA audit program and define audit
