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 »

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 »

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 »

Getting the Nutrients into Your System: 10 Dietary Supplements That Will Do Wonders for Your Health

Achieving ultimate health is extremely hard these days and malnutrition is to blame. It’s vital to provide your body with essential nutrients to help it function properly. If you eat unhealthy food or you don’t consume enough vitamins and minerals, it results in numerous nutrient deficiencies and various illnesses and condition. Here are 10 dietary… Read More »