More implementation models for independent physicians when considering EHR
Since the Enactment of the ARRA and stimulus package, which offered financial incentives for Eligible physicians and hospitals, the adoption rate of EHR has significantly increased. According to a...
View ArticleSmartwatch could be the next devices to gain physician’s interest
As more rumors float around the Internet for Apple introducing the new “iWatch”, it will likely enter an already crowded market where many devices coexist that offer similar features and options. But...
View ArticleCounties lose Medicare telehealth reimbursments
Telehealth is not only an area of interest for many, but is furthermore the next logical step to providing health care to patients in some way unable to reach care facilities. It also allows patients...
View ArticlePrivate or public? State or Federal? Hospitals choose HIEs
Meaningful use stage 2 and meaningful use stage 3 contain measures that stipulate the exchange of electronic health records (EHRs). For many providers participating in the incentive program, the...
View ArticleShould EMR vendors target and market to patients or physicians
The outcome of much of research done around the value of mHealth Apps to patient care has been consistent across the board. The results show that patients benefit tremendously from these tools because...
View ArticleFour cloud service providers competing for healthcare
As more organizations move to the cloud and infrastructure management eases on IT departments, there is a steady shift from maintenance mode and KLO, to more business technology focus and other...
View ArticleTop considerations when working on security mobile devices
With the use of mobile devices in the market place and common concerns around securing data and meeting compliance requirements, many IT executives are continuously reviewing the state of their mobile...
View ArticleHospital Charge Data released and shows significant gaps
Earlier this month CMS released hospital-specific charges data for more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals on the top 100 most frequent discharge codes click here. The information has been made available and...
View ArticleONC mhealth challenge to help support cancer survivors
As part of the initiative through the ONC to help support and assist cancer survivors with post treatment, the ONC is lunching a challenge that will encourage innovation around mobile apps that can...
View ArticleGoogle Glasses and some of the early Healthcare uses
For many gadget enthusiasts who are in healthcare, Google Glass is and will eventually make its appearance in the care setting and possibly at the point of care. Since a number of early limited...
View ArticleCMS 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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