Articles By Katie Wike

  1. Data Analytics Identifies Unnecessary Procedures 2/25/2016

    One in three providers is guilty of ordering unnecessary tests such as lower back MRIs, according to data from a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. Don't Judge An EHR By Its Rating 2/24/2016

    Are EHR industry ratings really fair to the technology when it comes to usability? By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. Can MU Cause Physician Burnout? 2/23/2016

    According to a study conducted by Studer Group, Meaningful Use regulations may be contributing to increasing numbers of burned out physicians. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. It's Time To Make Population Health A Priority 2/22/2016

    While providers acknowledge the value of population health, few are actually engaging in the technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. Mobile Health Tiring For Patients 2/17/2016

    Even patients who actively use their mobile devices to manage their health eventually lose interest, according to a study published by JAMA. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. 'Little Evidence' Of Digital Medicine's Impact On The Bottom Line 2/16/2016

    According to a six-month trial, mobile technology has no greater impact on healthcare costs than traditional disease management. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. 3 Of 4 Doctors Use Certified EHRs 2/15/2016

    According to the CDC, more than 74 percent of office based physicians have implemented certified EHRs. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Patients Draw The Line At Mobile Sharing 2/12/2016

    While many patients are enthusiastic about making appointments or receiving medication reminders through their mobile devices, few are willing to share personal health data on them. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. EHR Market To Expand By A Third By 2020 2/8/2016

    A Frost and Sullivan report predicts that, by the year 2020, the EHR market will have grown 30 percent. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. Despite Benefits, Few PCPs Use Telehealth 2/5/2016

    The majority of family physicians see the benefits to telehealth, yet few actually use the technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer