Articles By Katie Wike

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Alarms Continue To Desensitize Docs 7/1/2016

    Frequent alarms from medical technology are overloading physicians and leading to situations that could put patients at risk. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. Young Physicians Don’t Sweat Social Media 6/30/2016

    A study has found younger doctors are online more and don’t have as many privacy concerns when it comes to social media and online communication. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Docs Store Patient Photos On Personal Phones 6/13/2016

    The all too common practice of snapping patient photos and storing them on smartphones along with personal photos is making some question the ethics of doctors’ smartphone use. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Smartphone Users Wild About Healthcare Apps 5/31/2016

    Mobile users with chronic conditions have already unlocked the power if healthcare apps and, according to a recent study, the majority of other users are interested in doing the same. By Katie Wike, contributing writer