ARTICLES BY KATIE WIKE

An mHealth and internet programs study found increased healthy behaviors through goal setting, self-monitoring, and interaction with providers. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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mHealth App Privacy, Security Improving
A study has found, while privacy is not a priority for all app creators, the number of mHealth apps with privacy policies has increased 8 percent in four years. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Health IT Has $32K Per Doctor Price Tag
The cost to keep up with technology is around $32,000 per doctor, per year, according to the Medical Group Management Association. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Nearly All Outpatient Facilities Now Have EHRs
HIMSS reports that nearly 100 percent of outpatient facilities are now using electronic records. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Low Income Patients, Seniors, Not Using Digital Health
According to two recent studies, certain populations are not being reached by digital health including senior citizens and low income patients. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Does EHR Implementation Hurt Providers?
Providers make the decision to adopt EHRs as a way to reach a long-term goal, yet there is concern they can cause immediate problems. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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mHealth Only Works If Patients Care
A Parks Associates study found patients aren’t concerned about their health and not interested in tools that help. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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mHealth Apps Difficult To Use
mHealth Apps are all the rage, but they aren’t all user friendly according to an UCSF study. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Portal Adoption Sluggish At Besta
Adoption of patient portals is lagging due in part to barriers and unwillingness of patients to participate in portal programs. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Significant Savings Possible Through Advanced EHR Use
Using an advanced EHR may lead to significant per patient savings, according to a recent retrospective analysis. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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64% Of Security Leaders Lack Tools Needed To Understand Security Threats
According to a recent Ponemon survey, 64 percent of security leaders feel they do not have the proper tools to monitor external security threats. By Katie Wike, contributing writer