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Demand for home care is on the rise, part 1 

The demand for home healthcare is steadily climbing. An aging population, the increasing incidence of chronic disease, and the drive to keep people healthier and out of the hospital are among the many reasons for this increasing demand.

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Mobility means productivity for clinicians 

This week Microsoft is showcasing solutions for health organizations at the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, where we’re talking with industry leaders and IT professionals about the difference that data, devices and cloud services can make in the industry.

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Winners of the 2015 Microsoft Health Innovation Awards 

The winners of the 2015 Microsoft Health Innovation Awards were announced at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Annual Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS15). Each year, Microsoft acknowledges forward-thinking health organizations and their technology solution partners that are using Microsoft technology to innovate and improve healthcare. It’s a great opportunity to showcase how industry leaders are taking advantage of modern devices and services to advance patient care, reduce costs, and streamline clinical and business processes.

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U.S. health organizations embracing the cloud 

In the rapidly evolving health industry, technology is playing a larger role than ever. And as health organizations are looking to modernize operations, they also must put their efforts toward reducing costs and improving productivity - and, of course, complying with federal regulations and protecting organizational data and patient privacy.

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At HIMSS, see how the industry is coming together to transform health 

As Michael Robinson recently wrote, it’s an exciting time in the health industry, and Microsoft is honored and excited to be back at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Annual Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS15) in Chicago, Illinois, April 12-16. HIMSS is a powerful opportunity for our industry to come together and share real-world examples

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HITRUST CSF Validation: Accelerating Trust in Office 365 

Over the last four years, I have spoken to hundreds of healthcare organizations about their concerns with cloud adoption. In doing so, I found that it is imperative to demonstrate that the above can be accomplished without compromising on functionality, control, and most importantly, security, privacy and compliance with HIPAA/HITECH regulations.