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05/02/2018

Hixny is Hiring - http://ow.ly/ny4K30jMskq

03/19/2018

http://ow.ly/NFAG30j2cyA - How Hixny strives to connect with our community - Latest Blog

11/07/2017

Albany Med doctors talk about Puerto Rico relief

Thanks to the Albany Med Doctors who helped out in Puerto Rico
http://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/Albany-Med-doctors-talk-about-Puerto-Rico-relief-12336039.php

Eight staff from Albany Medical Center were part of a medical delegation of 78 brought together by state officials and two hospital trade groups. The group stayed two weeks, caring for overflow patients from the emergency room of a local hospital in hospital tents. They worked regular hospital shift...

07/24/2017

Study: Healthy lifestyle can increase life expectancy by 7 years

http://ow.ly/ZwqP30dS4m8 - Good reasons for a healthy lifestyle

Researchers have found having a healthy lifestyle and not engaging in risky behaviors can increase a person's life expectancy by up to seven years.

06/01/2017

Why crosswalking will grow in importance in healthcare

http://ow.ly/GwzG30cdUM0 - Importance of crosswalking

High-level interoperability is needed to successfully achieve easy exchange of information for a wide variety of large datasets.

05/22/2017

DC loses title as 'America's Fittest City'

Move over DC - Minneapolis is the new fittest city http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/333944-dc-loses-title-as-americas-fittest-city

The study also looks at long-term indicators of health, such as smoking rates, rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and the number of residents in a given area walking, biking or taking public transportation to and from work.

04/24/2017

In Depth: Health record security

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Benita Zahn spoke with our CEO, Mark McKinney on what patients need to know to protect their electronic medical records

As an increasing numbers of doctors switch from paper to electronic medical records, consumers need a lesson in computer security. The information in those records are a treasure trove for internet crooks.

04/20/2017

In Depth preview: Health Record Security

http://ow.ly/XE4y30b1O4w - Hixny is featured in an upcoming report on protecting your electronic health records - tonight at 6pm on WNYT

As an increasing numbers of doctors switch from paper to electronic medical records, consumers need a lesson in computer security. The information...

04/12/2017

23andMe to offer at-home genetic tests for 10 diseases

http://ow.ly/UamL30aNJOE - 23andMe to offer at-home genetic tests for 10 diseases

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved 23andMe's home DNA tests consumers can use to assess their genetic risk for various diseases,...

03/31/2017

Patients helping in the fight against arthritis
https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/fight-against-arthritis-enlist-patients-with-mobile-tools?utm_campaign=Mobile-Mar%2030%202017&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&reading_list=[%270000015b-1253-dcff-abff-fa5f0fea0000%27%2C%270000015b-0f67-dc4b-adfb-ff6f51610000%27%2C%270000015b-1ed7-dcf5-af5b-5fdf50470000%27%2C%270000015b-19ba-d49f-a7db-3fffcf910000%27%2C%270000015b-1173-d28c-afdb-57ff2cb30000%27%2C%270000015b-0f60-d3b0-a77b-afee62880000%27]

03/07/2017

10 Heart-Healthy Hot Drinks for Cold Weather

Heart healthy drinks to keep you warm
http://www.everydayhealth.com/atrial-fibrillation/diet/heart-healthy-drinks-without-alcohol/

Toast to your health with these delicious warm drink recipes that skip the alcohol for a healthier heart.

03/03/2017

Everyday Health Flu Map

Interesting national Flu map
http://www.everydayhealth.com/flu/map/

Use Everyday Health’s Flu Map to track local flu trends. The tracker is updated regularly with local influenza conditions across the United States.

02/27/2017

Health Data Exchange Falling Short of Patient Expectations

http://ow.ly/PUvd309oV4x - Patients say health data exchange between provider is key to quality healthcare

A recent survey shows that most patients think health data exchange between providers is key to quality healthcare, but that data exchange is...

02/15/2017

How Sleep Resets the Brain

The importance of sleep
https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2017/02/14/how-sleep-resets-the-brain/

People spend about a third of their lives asleep. When we get too little shut-eye, it takes a toll on attention, learning and memory, not to mention our physical health. Virtually all animals with …

02/13/2017

HVCC in Troy, NY names Carol Bosco as new dean of health sciences -...

http://ow.ly/OOHl308Tgk7 - Cutting edge Healthcare education!!!!

Carol Bosco is the new dean of the School of Health Sciences at Hudson Valley Community College.

01/31/2017

Regular meal patterns may protect against heart disease

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315563.php

A new statement released by the American Heart Association finds that planning and timing meals and snacks may help reduce heart disease risk.

01/27/2017

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences opens 2nd student...

http://ow.ly/xFCG308npcj Hands on Experience at Albany College of Pharmacy

The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' second student-operated pharmacy is up and running.

01/26/2017

Can Coffee Perk Up Heart Health, Too?

http://ow.ly/63Y9308nseA - To your health!!!

In lab tests, caffeine blocked inflammatory response, but did not prove cause-and-effect

01/04/2017

Hixny, University of Vermont Medical Center Sharing Medical Data Across...

http://ow.ly/wOAg307GeJw - Our new connection with Vermont - Healthcare Informatics

January 3, 2017 by Heather Landi | Reprints The Health Information Exchange of New York (Hixny) has added the University of Vermont Medical Center...

11/23/2016

University of Vermont Medical Center now contributing data via Hixny - Hixny

Hixny announces new connection
https://hixny.org/2016/11/university-vermont-medical-center-now-contributing-data-via-hixny/

North Country providers can now get a level of detail in patient records they couldn’t have imagined before—thanks to a landmark move by The University of Vermont Medical (UVM) Center and Hixny. Hixny’s addition of UVM Medical Center is a first for the Empire State and the northeast where access to…

08/16/2016

Doctor Data - University at Albany-SUNY

http://ow.ly/7RVc303huTU - Justin interned with us in the spring and summer - now he's working on his MD at Albany Medical College.

Justin Pegueros took a break from Albany Medical College for the master's program at UAlbany's School of Public Health. (Photo by Mark Schmidt)

06/14/2016

XchangeWorx, Hixny for-profit arm, plans to become national provider of...

http://ow.ly/jCfN301fhoh XchangeWorx, a new hi-tech company in the Capital District is expanding.

CEO Joel Ryba of XchangeWorx has big ambitions for the spinoff of the region's health information exchange.

04/05/2016

hixny | WAMC

http://ow.ly/10jdQc - VP Scott Momrow discusses recent successes at Hixny with WAMC

Listen Listening......

03/14/2016

Hixny, regional health information organization, elects Paul Macielak as...

http://ow.ly/Zr1XV - Hixny's 2016 Board of Directors

The board of Hixny has chosen new leaders.

01/26/2016

Hixny Releases 2015 Annual Report - Hixny

http://ow.ly/XyzeI - Hixny Releases 2015 Annual Report

In the 2015 version of Exchanges, Hixny’s Annual Report, participants and patients will sees examples of how Hixny continues to expand its services...

01/19/2016

Survey Finds Willingness Among Patients To Share Health Data - iHealthBeat

http://ow.ly/XhFT0 - Survey Finds Willingness Among Patients To Share Health Data

A new Pew Research Center survey finds that U.S. residents are increasingly open to sharing their health information with providers. According to...

11/13/2015

The path forward for meaningful use

http://ow.ly/UCwwZ The path forward for meaningful use

John Halamka, MD, offers this assessment of the current meaningful use program and a proposal to better serve the needs of stakeholders.

09/16/2015

10 Big Data Predictions

http://ow.ly/ShGu2 10 Big Data Predictions

As organizations complete the latest wave of big data projects, plenty of opportunities and challenges remain. For a reality check, here are...

08/31/2015

Hixny Welcomes 51 New Providers into Our Network - Hixny

Hixny Welcomes New Providers http://ow.ly/Rw0Wg

In the first eight months of 2015, 51 individual providers joined the Hixny network, increasing its value for all members. The new participants...