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Patient portals are supposed to connect patients with your practice. Features that let patients schedule appointments, view lab results and access educational materials are a given. But if such features are the industry standard, what sets an exceptional patient portal
The Joint Commission released a Sentinel Event Alert newsletter on April 8 warning hospitals about alarm fatigue, a persistent problem that affects healthcare professionals in hospital settings nationwide. Alarm fatigue is caused by incessant noises made by bedside monitors and
The incoming 32 million patients entering the healthcare system in 2014 due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) should be a reason for physicians to rejoice. After all, more patients should mean more money for practices, right? Unfortunately, many physicians
According to a March HIMSS survey, implementing IT systems that attest to Meaningful Use standards is still a top priority for hospitals. In fact, 66% of CIOs report achieving Meaningful Use at their organizations as a result of ongoing HIT
Thanks to the ARRA’s HITECH Act of 2009, US medical practices must make the switch to a paperless practice by way of electronic health records adoption. The deadline is 2015 if they don’t want to face penalties. While it’s generally
With ePrescribing’s clear advantages and strong government backing, it’s no surprise electronically transmitted prescription use rose 8% in 2012. According to a Surescripts report, 44% of all prescriptions filled last year were electronic, and it’s only expected to keep growing.
As much as this topic doesn’t serve this kind of pop-cultural oversimplification, the fact is entrepreneurship is in style – a new ‘punk rock’ of sorts. The advantage of having so many people jump into the mix, however, is a
The fusion of medicine and data is nothing new. Doctors have been using quantitative information to improve healthcare outcomes for decades. In fact, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) chose to formally recognize clinical informatics as a certified subspecialty
The 7 Best FDA-Approved Health Apps for 2024 Mobile technology has transformed healthcare networks beyond any imagination. Today, health applications are not limited to counting steps; they offer advanced tools that help diagnose chronic conditions and sometimes even provide therapy
When most people hear the phrase video games, childhood memories of Pac-Man munching down pellets or Super Mario crashing into blocks usually come to mind. But just as video games were created to entertain, there is an enduring interest in
