The #HCBiz– In the rush to implement EHR and meaningful use, did we forget about interoperability? Congress thinks there should be more to show for the billions of dollars already spent on EHR. Now, they’ve asked the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) to give guidance for the future. On this episode, Shahid and I sit down with Niam Yaraghi to discuss what TEFCA is and what it means for interoperability and the business of healthcare.
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Stamford Tech Consultancy Eyes Emerging Economies
NBC Sports and Telemundo team up for World Cup coverage
Launch of New Hartford Passenger Line Part of ‘Train Renaissance’
The Hartford Line is a new commuter rail service between New Haven and Springfield, Mass., with additional stops in suburbs along the 62-mile route. The service, a collaboration between the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, will launch on Saturday, June 16.Continue Reading
A Case Against the General Data Protection Regulation
The Brookings Institution– On May 25, the European Union started to enforce the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As my colleague, Tom Wheeler, puts it “GDPR sets the New Digital World Order” by requiring the industry to fundamentally change its business processes and offer privacy by default and data protection by design. Rather than collecting as much data as possible, businesses are now required to collect only the minimum amount of data they need to offer a particular service. The effects of this new policy will spread beyond the EU. Since the requirements cover all data collected from EU citizens, American corporations that do business in the EU or with EU partners will have to comply with the GDPR.
xCITE Conference Fosters Camaraderie Among Women Entrepreneurs
Senior Elizabeth Gallucci ’19 already has a long list of achievements on her resume, including working as an undergraduate teaching assistant, volunteering at a startup that serves underprivileged children, and studying in London. Continue Reading
Among Connecticut Cities and Towns, The Wealthiest Are The Big Spenders
Ban on Cryptocurrency Ads Not Good for Consumers
Accounting Offers New Graduate Certificate
Emphasis on Accounting Analytics Will Provide Grads with Career Advantages
The Accounting Department will soon begin offering a new Advanced Business Certificate in Accounting Analytics. The program is in response to industry demand for professionals who can access and process large amounts of business data. Continue Reading
Already Deep in Debt, Connecticut Struggles With Extremes of Wealth and Income
Hartford Business Journal– Even within a nation racing dangerously toward unprecedented levels of income and wealth inequality, Connecticut stands apart.