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The role of natural language processing for automated text messaging

Natural language processing (NLP) allows systems to understand and generate human-like text, which creates contextually relevant messages. An article...

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Integrating cultural responsiveness into healthcare

According to a Tulane University article, healthcare environments that respect and are aware of different cultures “create more satisfying...

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Using ChatGPT in healthcare communication

The rise of generative artificial intelligence has captured the interest of many industries, and healthcare is no exception. Tools like ChatGPT, with...

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Qualifications for home-based care providers

Home health and personal care aides generally need a high school diploma or equivalent. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...

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The role of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) in health communications

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is designed to simplify administrative and financial transactions by assigning a unique identifier to...

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How capacity is impacted by data privacy

Decision capacity focuses on an individual’s ability to make decisions for themselves. Determining an individual’s capacity is based on criteria of...

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Data residency and data localization in healthcare

“Data residency refers to the physical or geographic location of an organization's data or information. Similar to data sovereignty, data residency...

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Using HIPAA compliant email to prepare patients for surgery

Surgical procedures require careful preparation to ensure patient safety, reduce anxiety, and optimize recovery outcomes.

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Top healthcare cybersecurity concerns for 2025

The healthcare industry is more digitally connected than ever, handling vast amounts of sensitive patient data while relying on complex systems to...

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Understanding the roots of modern health privacy

Before the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996, medical ethics and professional associations had...

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Balancing research progress and privacy under HIPAA

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects patient data in research by requiring authorization for using protected health information except in cases where...

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What is explainable AI?

Explainable AI (XAI) refers to artificial intelligence systems designed to make their decision-making processes transparent and understandable to...

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Roles that may overlook HIPAA compliance

Several roles in healthcare and adjacent industries may inadvertently overlook HIPAA compliance due to a lack of awareness, training, or...

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