CMS stats on EHR adoption
Health IT initiatives have been on the rise since the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Recently, department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen...
View ArticleMobile charge capture and more: how mHealth apps can fill EHR gaps
As more physicians use electronic medical records (EHRs), the way we document, bill and consume patient health information is changing. Typically, interactions with EHRs begin and stay within the...
View ArticleCMS releases big data on spending
This June, many in healthcare informatics watched Health Datapalooza IV closely. It was packed with valuable presentations showcasing uses and innovations around data. For most, the data available...
View ArticleNear Field Communication: right for mHealth?
In the U.S., there are a few mobile phones with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, a service that facilitates secure exchange of information by simply putting a mobile device near a scanner....
View Article300 medical devices across 40 vendors subject to password vulnerability
As more medical devices enter the marketplace, payers, physicians and patients are paying close attention to the capabilities they desire, whether that be options for managing chronic conditions or...
View ArticlePulse offers multi-purpose fitness tracking
In the next 30 days, Withings, a fitness device manufacturer, will begin shipping Pulse out to its customers. Anyone looking to experience a device that can track heart rate and other physical...
View ArticleAre big technology vendors shifting their focus to the cloud?
Many technology vendors are gaining interest in the IP acquisitions and cloud services market. These types of products and services are being added to the portfolios of many healthcare IT executives....
View ArticleApplication virtualization and its impact on tablet adoption
There is a constant demand for more storage and computing power to support the implementation and upgrading of hospital systems. This often requires the presence of virtualization. Server, desktop,...
View ArticleDelay announced for employer insurance mandate
The health insurance reporting requirements for employers with over 50 employees was pushed back until 2015. This one-year extension was authorized by the White House. The original requirement was...
View ArticleSteps to ensure devices do not affect patient satisfaction
A recent report explored the affect technological devices have on the patient and caregiver relationship. The report, presented to the American Medical Association, titled “Exam Room Computing &...
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