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Identity and access management automation saves PeaceHealth hundreds of thousands of dollars

About five years ago, PeaceHealth, a 16,000-caregiver healthcare provider in the Pacific Northwest with 10 hospitals and 250 ambulatory clinics, began a focused effort to meet the compliance standards of the HIPAA role-based access requirements. THE PROBLEM At the same time, the provider organization invested $ 300 million in converting the electronic health records of… Read More: Identity and access management automation saves PeaceHealth hundreds of thousands… »

Second death in Novartis gene therapy trials under investigation

(Reuters) – Novartis AG, which this week announced positive interim trial results for its experimental gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, on Friday said investigation is underway into whether a second trial death could be related to the treatment. The logo of Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland January… Read More: Second death in Novartis gene therapy trials under investigation »

This Dairy-Free Tiramisu Recipe Will Also Satisfy Your Coffee Cravings

While most people associate Easter with chocolate, we say it’s also a time for cheer… and coffee, and cake and cream. Okaaaayy, we’re saying it’s a time for eating tiramisu. Not only does the treat combine some of the world’s most delicious foods, it literally translates to ‘pick-me-up’ in Italian—so that’s the ‘cheer’ part covered!… Read More: This Dairy-Free Tiramisu Recipe Will Also Satisfy Your Coffee Cravings »