Articles By Katie Wike

  1. mHealth Apps Difficult To Use 8/12/2016

    mHealth Apps are all the rage, but they aren’t all user friendly according to an UCSF study. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. Portal Adoption Sluggish At Besta 8/11/2016

    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

  3. Significant Savings Possible Through Advanced EHR Use 8/5/2016

    Using an advanced EHR may lead to significant per patient savings, according to a recent retrospective analysis. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. 64% Of Security Leaders Lack Tools Needed To Understand Security Threats 8/4/2016

    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

  5. Are Scribes Helpful? 8/3/2016

    Using a scribe to save time on medical records is tempting, but is it really worth the imperfections? By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Can An Analytics App Prevent Readmissions? 7/13/2016

    An app that allows patients to connect with their providers also claims to prevent readmissions through analytics which identify at-risk patients. By Katie Wike, contributing writer