Article Archive for February 2018
Bitcoins in Healthcare
If there’s one industry that has had more experience with bitcoin, it would have to be healthcare. Unfortunately it is the favored currency for cyber criminals and is used for paying ransom for data held …
Engaging in Healthcare
Medical reference apps can promote the practice of evidence-based medicine and provide both patients and providers confidence in the diagnosis and treatment plans being considered. This is more than having Web MD on your phone, …
More Knowledge the Better
A natural language processing (NLP) tool has the potential to improve patient comprehension of electronic health record (EHR) data and as a result, enhance the patient portal experience. Health IT Analytics brought this interesting information …
Promises for the Future
2018 promised new innovations, technological advancements and change – so much change. Fortune magazine brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Commentary: The Top 3 Digital Health Trends to Watch In 2018.”
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EHRs and EMRs – What is the Difference?
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are frequently praised for the ability they give doctors to predict patient needs and assist with preventative care measures. These potentially life-saving perks come from a process of data analytics, which entails …
And One More Makes Three
The $4.3-billion Cerner electronic health record (EHR) system is still on schedule, despite the significant number of hurdles. Now the Coast Guard might consider joining the project. Federal News Radio brought this interesting information to our attention …
Taking Stock
As a new year begins, it is an opportune time to review commitments and contracts. Healthcare IT News brought this important information to our attention in their article, “New Year’s resolution: Dust off that EHR contract …
ICD-10 and 2018
Even though it feels like 2018 just started, we are nearing the end of the first quarter already. What have we learned? What has 2018 already revealed to us with regard to health information management? …
Fighting Illness with EHRs
Effective electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to improve care coordination, streamline daily clinical processes, and save hospitals money. EHR Intelligence brought this news to our attention in their article, “How Efficient EHR Use Can …
Healthcare on the Move
Consumer technology has made its way into healthcare. It should be of no surprise to anyone that more and more providers are looking to mobile devices to help make diagnoses, communicate with their peers and …
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