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John Oncea

John Oncea is the Editor of RF Globalnet and Photonics Online.

ARTICLES BY JOHN ONCEA

Physicians And Patients At Odds Over Patient Access To EHRs

Practice Fusion announced Monday the launch of Patient Fusion, a service which allows visitors to find a verified doctor based on specialty and location, read reviews from actual patient visits, and instantly request appointments. Users of Practice Fusion's free electronic health record (EHR) system also have instant access to their personal health records online. But, despite the offerings of Practice Fusion and other companies like them, not all doctors are ready to share their electronic records. By John Oncea, editor, Health IT Outcomes

The High Cost Of BYOD
By John OnceaEditor
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
What is the cost of a security breach? For Hospice of North Idaho (HONI), it was $50,000. According to SC Magazine, the Hayden, Idaho-based hospice paid this amount “to avoid more costly penalties if it would have been found in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)” as a result of the theft of an unencrypted laptop containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of...  Continue Reading..
Wireless Tools Enhance Mobile Lab Performance
By John OnceaEditor
Monday, March 25, 2013
Using a combination of handheld computers, barcode tracking, and route optimization tools, Diagnostic Laboratories & Radiology has improved the effectiveness of its field phlebotomists, accelerating specimen collection and lab result turnaround time.  Continue Reading..
  • Surveys Show Healthcare Industry Struggling With IT Staffing
    3/22/2013

    PwC’s Health Research Institute released a report that found, “A significant and growing shortage of health information technology (HIT) workers appears greater than previously estimated.” The report concludes that “the healthcare industry is vying for a limited number of IT professionals – and many companies are scrambling to fill the talent void by recruiting technology specialists from other industries.” By John Oncea, editor, Health IT Outcomes
  • mHealth App Service Market Set To Explode
    3/14/2013

    Amid stories of mHealth mobile applications improving health care in Eastern Iowa and saving lives in Africa and Asia comes news that the market for mHealth app services is expected to reach $26 billion by 2017. The market reached only $718 million as recently as 2011. By John Oncea, editor, Health IT Outcomes

  • Electronic Health Records User Satisfaction Falls 12 Percent Since 2010
    3/14/2013

    Medical News Today reported Thursday the results of a report from the American College of Physicians indicating “satisfaction and usability ratings for certified electronic health records (EHRs) have decreased since 2010 among clinicians across a range of indicators.” The announcement was made at the 2013 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition. According to Michael S. Barr, MD, MBA, FACP, who leads ACP's Medical Practice, Professionalism & Quality division, the report “highlight(s) the need for the Meaningful Use program and EHR manufacturers to focus on improving EHR features and usability.” By John Oncea, editor, Health IT Outcomes

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