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Automation has been making human workers superfluous for centuries, but until recently, workers whose jobs required high-level cognitive skills have been able to rest easy, confident no machine could possibly replace them when it came to making nuanced decisions based on the evaluation of complicated, sometimes contradictory data. By Khal Rai, Senior Vice President, Product Development & Operations, SRS Health

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The BioWedge™ Finger Scanner is simply the world's best identification system. Easy-to-use & integrate...the applications are limitless!
The Ultra Phoenix is an integrated state-of-the-art touch-screen computer-based nurse call system.
Web 2.0 is profoundly changing the way we work and interact. More than 90 of the top 100 Web sites are categorized as social networking or search sites, supporting dynamic or user-generated content. Many organizations are embracing the Web as a business platform, but Web 2.0 technologies, such as blogs, wikis, social networking sites, and RSS feeds, render traditional security technologies such as antivirus, Web reputation, and basic URL filtering ineffective.
Perhaps more than in any other industry, healthcare organizations are being forced to re-examine their business processes. Rising costs, ongoing provider consolidation, and the need for HIPAA compliance solutions are all driving healthcare organizations to find new ways to improve operational efficiencies, increase productivity, and reduce expenses.
Biometrics have become more and more ubiquitous in our daily lives, from ATM machines to check out aisles at your local market, to personal electronics. Continuing innovations and improvements to the various biometric technologies have made them more accessible to consumers and businesses alike.
Pocket™ “Tablet” is Nurture’s new mobile workstation specifically designed to support the active work of healthcare professionals by accommodating both the demands of the task at hand as well as emerging portable tablet technology like the iPad, Xoom and Playbook.

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  • How Did We Get Here? Hospital Analytics And The New Normal
    8/13/2020

    I have heard the word “unprecedented” so many times in 2020 that it has lost its significance; many of us have become desensitized to the extraordinary changes in the world this year. However, I am challenged to find a better word to describe the current healthcare crisis and ensuing turmoil and uncertainty about the future. As our new normal continually evolves, we have seen unprecedented changes within our healthcare environment.

  • 4 Ways To Boost ROI With Data-Driven Patient Engagement
    9/26/2019

    The era of “build it and they will come” in healthcare is over. With the rising cost of medical services and influx of convenient care options, patients now treat their health decisions like any other serious investment. In the face of increasing competition and consumer expectations, hospitals and health systems need to restructure their strategy in order to engage patients and consumers effectively.

  • Can Healthcare Be Cheaper Than A Cup Of Coffee?
    7/18/2019

    When faced with article after article about the rising costs of healthcare, I often ask myself --can healthcare be cheaper than the cost of a cup of coffee? And the answer that I come back to every time is, Yes! With the proper technology, a doctor visit can cost less than your morning latte.

  • The Importance Of Business Rules In Actionable Healthcare Data
    9/15/2016

    Healthcare organizations are wrestling with the imperative to harness information from their internal IT systems to increase operational inefficiency and improve patient outcomes. By George Dealy, Vice President of Healthcare Applications at Dimensional Insight

  • Driving Successful Aging In Place With Remote Technologies And Services
    11/30/2020

    Seniors seem to be top of mind for entities across the healthcare spectrum these days. With provider budgets stretched, and payer reimbursements shrinking, many are viewing senior care as a market segment that presents a rare opportunity. The market is only growing, too. According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, 24.1 million people are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans –  up 9% from 2019 alone. This rate of growth has many healthcare organizations taking notice.

  • Simplify Excel-Based Revenue Cycle Operations To Improve Collection Rates And Accelerate Reimbursement
    5/8/2017

    Healthcare offices are often overwhelmed when attempting to manage data for efficient operations, especially in the finance/billing department. By Frank Moreno, vice president of product marketing, Datawatch

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