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Everbridge to Host Secure Messaging and Telemedicine Webinar Discussing Clinical Texting Rule ChangesEverbridge, a global enterprise software company that provides applications which automate the delivery of critical information to help keep people safe and businesses running, today announced it will host a complimentary webinar titled "Disrupting Healthcare: How Secure Messaging and Telemedicine are Changing Patient Care." The event will take place on Thursday, May 26 at 1 p.m. Eastern time and will feature a panel of experts who will discuss how secure messaging and telemedicine technologies are enabling clinicians to provide the best possible care to their patients. The healthcare industry is currently undergoing a significant transition in light of a recent ruling by the Joint Commission, a certifying body for more than 21,000 hospitals and healthcare facilities in the U.S., which reversed a 2011 guideline that banned doctors and nurses from discussing patient care via text message, because of HIPAA privacy concerns. Under the Joint Commission's new ruling, healthcare providers are now able to text clinical orders via HIPAA-secure messaging platforms, under certain parameters. The decision will improve patient care and outcomes and is welcomed by clinicians. Ranya Habash, M.D. and the Chief Medical Officer for Everbridge, said, "This decision is a game changer for all of us in the healthcare field; it's better for our patient population and our working staff. With HIPAA-compliant messaging we can provide a better level of patient care." Panelists for the webinar will include:
"We're pleased the Joint Commission is recognizing the recent advances in technology with vital communications tools such as HipaaBridge," said Eric Chetwynd, General Manager, Healthcare Solutions at Everbridge. "Many hospital clinicians continue to find that the usability of EHR order entry systems (CPOE) inhibit their ability to deliver responsive and effective care to their patients. Now clinicians will have the capability to speed communications and improve patient outcomes." For more information on how secure messaging can improve all levels of clinical communication, please register for the May 26th webinar here: http://go.everbridge.com/Disrupting-Healthcare-How-Secure-Messaging-and-Telemedicine-is-Changing-Patient-Care_registration.html.
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