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Gun Violence Restraining Order: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

The idea of a gun violence restraining order is being proposed in…

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Social Media in Healthcare: Recognizing Challenges and Providing Value

I wrote a post for the HIMSS blog and want to share it…

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Best Practices for Proxy Data Access

TOWER has helped clients understand patient needs and expectations around granting proxy…

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Risk of EHRs: Malpractice Claims

Way back in 2005 when I was still getting started as a…

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Criminal Attacks on Healthcare Organizations Increase 100%

I've posted on data security and breaches for the last few years…

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DeLauro Statement on Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures

I have received many press releases, but don't post on the vast…

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Increasing Older Adult Vaccination Rates with Portals

New study findings for those 60 and over show an increase in shingles…

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Consumer Survey: The Virtual Waiting Room

Accenture conducted a consumer survey on patient engagement and created an infographic…

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CMS and Transitional Care Management Reimbursement Expansion

There is a new expansion to CMS's new reimbursement for transitional care…

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