Articles By Katie Wike
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Physicians Demand Higher Standards For Scribes
1/1/2016
Despite the increased use of scribes to lighten EHR workloads, many physicians are expressing concerns the industry’s standards are not high enough for this critical position. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Practices Employing NPs, PAs 75% More Likely To Have EHRs
12/31/2015
Despite the increased use of scribes to lighten EHR workloads, many physicians are expressing concerns the industry’s standards are not high enough for this critical position. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Residents: Texting Is Preferred Communication
12/28/2015
Efficiency and ease of use were two reasons medical residents preferred texting to other forms of communication for in-hospital communication. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Patients Dislike Your Computer Use
12/25/2015
Patient satisfaction declines when providers use computers during visits, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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New Tools In Store For Medical Imaging
12/25/2015
A peer60 report suggests medical imaging professionals expect to purchase new technology in the coming year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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79% Of Organizations Report Successful ICD-10 Transition
12/24/2015
According to a survey conducted by KPMG, 79 percent of responding organizations reported a successful ICD-10 transition since the October 1 switch. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Do You Outsource HIT?
12/22/2015
According to Black Book announcement, the majority of providers say they plan to make outsourcing HIT a priority in the coming year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Beware Of Ransomware
12/22/2015
According to data from Forrester Research, medical devices and wearables could be susceptible to ransomware attacks in the coming year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Cloud Analytics Improve Neonatal Care
12/18/2015
A study published by the Journal of Medical Internet Research finds a cloud-based data analytics tool was able to aid researchers in identifying potential problems earlier in neonatal intensive care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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80% Of Patients Open To Telemedicine
12/16/2015
According to a PricewaterhouseCooper’s Health Research Institute report, 80 percent of patients are open to telemedicine in primary care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer