Articles By Katie Wike

  1. Neurologists Assess Stroke Patients Via Tablet 8/2/2016

    Tablet based neurologist assessments are just as good as in person visits for stroke patients, and cheaper too, according to a recent study. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. HIE Numbers Declining 8/1/2016

    Has shared data hit a dead end? The University of Michigan reports an 11 percent drop in HIEs from 2012 to 2014. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. Do EHRs Sacrifice Accuracy? 7/29/2016

    According to one retrospective study, doctors say accuracy of paper records trumps that of electronic ones. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. Stolen Records Cost Providers $355 Each 7/13/2016

    The cost of data breaches is certainly high, but a recent report from the Ponemon Institute says the real cost is an average of $355 for each stolen record. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. Nearly Half Of Docs Recommend Wearables 7/7/2016

    While 40 percent of doctors say they have recommended wearables, only 4 percent of patients said their doctor has suggested them. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. EHRs Stress Physicians 7/7/2016

    According to a recent survey, EHRs were a huge factor in physician stress levels - second only to time pressures.By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. EHRs Save Canadian Docs $200 Million 6/27/2016

    Ambulatory care clinics in Canada saved more than $200 million thanks to the benefits of EHR use. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Prediction: 66 Million Wearables Will Ship Yearly 6/24/2016

    According to a Tractica report, by the year 2021 wearables will be shipping at a rate of 66 million each year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Wearables Don't Change Patient Behavior 6/10/2016

    Wearables are fun, but they don’t lead to changes in behavior according to a group of researchers from the United Kingdom and Australia. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. Quiz Your Staff With Mobile Apps 6/1/2016

    Gamification is making learning new protocols easier according to experts who use mobile quizzes to increase information retention among hospital staff. By Katie Wike, contributing writer