Article Archive for March 2018
Giving Patient’s Access
More and more patients can view information from their electronic health record (EHR) online, keeping them engaged and informed. Health Data Management brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Survey: 93 percent of hospital …
Health Factors at Play
Data from electronic health records (EHRs) data can be useful for many things and have proven their benefits time and again. The most recent advantage is they accurately measure overused clinical services and low-value testing. …
EHR’s Impact on Hospital Finances
Most hospitals have electronic health record (EHR) systems now, so research was done to see what impact, if any, they made on hospital bond ratings and net income. The answer is none. Clinical Innovation + …
Adjustable EHRs for All Providers
Healthcare systems with well-functioning electronic health record (EHR) systems are typically larger organizations. Smaller hospitals and clinics, often in the same service area are not always in the same situation technology-wise or financially. For them …
Health Information Management Director Opportunity
We are always excited to share news with our readers about career opportunities stemming from digitization, medical coding, electronic health records (EHRs), healthcare information sciences, and the like. The medical field is constantly evolving and new opportunities are …
Fighting for Attention
A recent study revealed the frequently heard complaint, that primary care physicians spent more time working in the electronic health record (EHR) than they spent in face-to-face time with patients in clinic visits. Healthcare Informatics brought …
Benefits from EHRs Continue To Be Realized
Electronic heath records (EHRs) continue to prove their worth in both efficiency and improved patient diagnostic care. Medical Xpress brought this news to us in their article, “Computer program helps doctors detect acute kidney injury earlier …
Physician Networks Offer Other Options
It wasn’t that long ago that most physicians owned their practices. However, today fewer than half of U.S. physicians work independently of hospital physician networks. The Dayton Daily News brought this interesting news to us in …
Forging New Paths to Care
We talk much about the challenges of rural and small healthcare providers and their journey with technology, especially electronic health records (EHRs). At the other end of the spectrum there are also challenges. Large healthcare providers …
The Trends of Data
With electronic health records (EHRs), physicians have access to more data than ever. However, do they know how to interpret it? Do they know how to apply it to patient care? The AMA Wire brought …
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