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9 Mobile EHRs Fight For Doctors' Attention
December 12, 2012
Mobile versions of electronic health records (EHR) systems help healthcare providers document and review patient information. We compare some leading options.
6 Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Systems To Watch
November 09, 2012
Healthcare professionals look to the latest RCM platforms to help them process patients efficiently while satisfying new regulations. We compare choices in this critical category.
9 Must-See Picture Archiving/Communication Systems
September 10, 2012
Is it time to replace your outdated PACS? Here's how to find a system with the features and functionality you need.
8 Accountable Care Organizations Worth Closer Look
August 08, 2012
ACOs break new ground in healthcare as cost pressures mount for providers.
Feds Make Hospital, Nursing Home Comparisons Easier
July 30, 2012
New online features from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services give patients and their families easy access to vital performance and safety information for hospitals and nursing homes.
Will Dossia-WCS Alliance Jumpstart Personal Health Records?
July 26, 2012
Union of Wellness Corporate Solutions and Dossia could drive more consumers to use PHRs.
Healthcare Social Media: Time To Get On Board
July 13, 2012
Many hospitals and practices still hesitate to jump on board the social media bandwagon. Here's some practical advice to guide your organization through the decision process.
Feds Embrace Mobile With AIDS.gov Redesign
July 05, 2012
Government health officials tap responsive Web design for HIV/AIDS website refresh, giving healthcare stakeholders deep access to data across smartphone, laptop, and other displays.
New Wireless Sensors Tackle Old Problems Like Pneumonia
June 26, 2012
Wireless sensor technology developed by the University of Missouri can measure subtle changes in pulse, respiration, and bed restlessness, warning clinicians of the early onset of pneumonia or other life-threatening problems.
Health Insurers' Online Tools Give Consumers Purchasing Clout
June 18, 2012
United Healthcare and Aetna empower customers with online tools that estimate the cost and quality of medical care.
Johns Hopkins Embraces Single-Sign On Technology
June 18, 2012
Simple badge taps let medical personnel quickly and securely log on to any of the institution's hundreds of publicly accessed hospital workstations.
10 Popular Pharmacy Information Systems
June 13, 2012
Healthcare providers need top-notch pharmacy information systems to safely deliver medications. Consider our overview of the top players.
Wireless Sensors Reduce ICU Days
June 11, 2012
Wireless sensors that provide contact-free patient monitoring allow fewer health care practitioners to keep track of more critical patients.
Health-Monitoring Devices Market Outpaces Telehealth
June 01, 2012
Market for consumer devices to monitor conditions such as high blood pressure is growing faster than telehealth systems, says IMS Research study.
Emerging Wireless Medical Technology Gets FCC Blessing
May 22, 2012
FCC proposes increased spectrum capacity for Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) devices, paving the way for doctors to use patient-worn devices to monitor vital signs.
One Year ICD-10 Delay Just Right, CHIME Says
May 16, 2012
College of Healthcare Information Management Executives says the government's recommendation to postpone compliance with the new medical billing code system until 2014 strikes the right balance.
Doctors' Tablet Use Almost Doubles In 2012
May 16, 2012
Apple's iPad has emerged as the dominant tablet platform, according to Manhattan Research survey.
Smart Pumps Play Catch Up With EMRs
May 08, 2012
Healthcare providers want wireless EMR integration with smart pumps, but a KLAS study suggests the complexity of the setup deters many.
Cloud-Based Collaboration Brings Medical Expertise To Haiti
May 07, 2012
Collaboration between IBM and the Colleagues in Care Global Health Network gives doctors in remote parts of the world access to evidence-based medicine.
Corengi Simplifies Patient Recruitment For Clinical Trials
May 01, 2012
Service aims to save diabetes researchers time and money by linking them to patients who qualify for their studies.
A Fresh Approach To Personal Health Records
April 20, 2012
Personal health records have their problems, but programs like Passport To Trust are addressing them with some genuine innovations.
Physicians Like Digital Tech, But Adoption Is Slow
April 20, 2012
Many doctors say they want technology tools for medical education and training. But actions speak louder than words.
9 Popular Personal Health Record Tools
April 16, 2012
While many consumers remain skeptical of personal health records, advocates say these tools can help patients manage medical data and interact with doctors. Here's a look at nine popular PHR offerings.