information technology Archives

Healthcare Workflows To Transform Exponentially Post-Pandemic

Chris Byers - 5/21/2020 - 4

Digital automation tools that improve healthcare workflows are key as stakeholders seek new ways to deliver patient care and increase operational efficiency

Physician Innovators: Empowered to Change Healthcare

Gregory Sanders, MD, FACC - 10/8/2019 - 0

Physician innovators empowered to solve problems are key to meaningful change in healthcare. They understand the issues because they deal with them everyday.

Healthcare Recruiting in the Age of Technology

Noah Rue - 8/8/2019 - 0

Cutting-edge technology can improve the efficiency and cost of healthcare recruiting for HR departments as well as candidates.

Three Key Recommendations to Improve HIPAA Compliance

Carol Amick - 5/31/2019 - 2

The majority of organizations undergoing HIPAA audits fail to pass. Here are 3 key recommendations to improve your understanding of HIPAA compliance.

How Technology is Changing Nursing Practice for the Better

Elaine Francis, RGN - 5/21/2019 - 1

Technology is changing nursing practice, making it easier to acquire patient data. One possible benefit: nurses may be freed up for more time with patients.

Hospitals Must Protect Patients and Their Information

Chris Scalise - 2/4/2019 - 1

Healthcare facilities continually face both physical and cyber threats. They must be prepared to protect both patients and their information.

5 Ways to Improve Patient Data Security

Sophie Ross - 10/9/2018 - 0

These five security practices help organizations address imminent risks to data privacy, keep pace with continually evolving threats & protect patients’ personal information.

How to Evaluate Medical Billing Services

Kat Helgeson - 9/21/2018 - 2

When a medical practice decides to outsource billing, a key priority is choosing a reputable vendor they can trust with their patient’s medical information.

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The Robin is Helping Doctors and Patients See Eye-to-Eye Again

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 8/13/2018 - 0

Robin Healthcare is replacing clunky approaches to medical visit documentation allowing doctors to once again concentrate on what their patients have to say.

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What You Need to Know About Secure Mobile Messaging in Healthcare

Secure mobile messaging in healthcare settings can be an effective way to improve care coordination & communication but organizations must ensure the solution they are considering is not just secure but is HIPAA-secure. Failing to employ a service that has a proven track record in keeping PHI secure could be a costly mistake.

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Diagnostic Error: A Missed Opportunity to Improve Patient Safety?

Peter Bonis - 4/22/2018 - 4

Addressing diagnostic errors is not simple and will require a holistic approach that healthcare systems are only starting to tackle. In the near term, today’s Consumer Decision Support (CDS )capabilities already demonstrate the potential to substantially reduce diagnostic errors and improve patient outcomes.

Leveraging AI and Blockchain to Transform Healthcare

Gunjan Bhardwaj - 4/9/2018 - 1

Many health professionals are stuck using clunky, out-of-date medical software solutions tempting them to bypass hospital systems & use unsecured social media platforms instead. The convergence of two new technologies, artificial intelligence & blockchain promise to bring medical data management into the modern age.