#ICYMI : Top Health IT Stories From The Past Week
By John Oncea, Editor
Been busy? Haven't had a chance to check in with what's trending in the world of HIT? No problem, we've got you covered.
We've run the numbers and what follows are the top stories the healthcare industry has been tracking over the past week. So, without further adieu ...
5. 96% Of Providers Not Prepared To Optimize Their EMR A survey shows healthcare providers feel their infrastructure is not yet ready to best utilize cloud, Big Data, mobile, and social with their electronic medical records. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
4. Changes In Medical Education Gaining Steam The American Medical Association is focusing on aligning medical education and training with changing landscape of healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
3. 2 Million Telehealth Visits For Vets In 2014 The number of veterans using telehealth services has greatly increased in the last four years according to VA.By Katie Wike, contributing writer
2. Data Breach Confirmed By Pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania healthcare system offers public notice of recent security incident. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
1. Doctor Says mHealth Apps ‘Useless’ An expert in eHealth systems makes a bold statement, calling mHealth apps useless without their creators gaining greater medical knowledge. By Katie Wike, contributing writer