Articles By Katie Wike

  1. Patients Increasingly Willing To Share Health Data 2/5/2016

    More than half of those who participated in a Pew Research Center survey said they would be willing to share their personal health information in exchange for health products or services. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. EHRS Hold Key Medication Adherence Data 2/4/2016

    Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Christiana Care Health System determined EHR data could contain valuable information about patients’ medication adherence. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. Twitter Provides Patient Opinion Insight 2/3/2016

    Using patient communication on Twitter, providers may be able to collect data vital to improving engagement. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. 80% Of HIT Users See EHR Benefits 2/2/2016

    The vast majority of health IT users say they have noticed increased quality performance thanks to their adoption of an EHR. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. HIE Reduces Redundancy, Cuts Costs 2/1/2016

    Use of a health information exchange can limit the number of redundant medical imaging and tests, often leading to savings for providers. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. Tele-ICU Tools Must-Have For Nurses 1/20/2016

    Three of four nurses surveyed said the use of tele-ICU tools improved care and helped them do their jobs more effectively. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. 2 Of 3 Major Hospitals Offer Apps 1/20/2016

    Accenture found that 66 percent of the 100 largest U.S. hospitals offer mobile apps for their patients. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Connected Health Market Poised To Explode 1/19/2016

    A recent report from ACT | The App Association predicts growth in the connected health market will cause it to grow to more than $117 billion by 2020. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Most HIT Workers Earned Raises Last Year 1/19/2016

    The average Health IT worker’s salary was more than $111,000 and 77 percent reported raises since June 2015. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. Patients More Likely To Choose Email When An Office Visit Will Cost Them 1/14/2016

    Patients who are responsible for out-of-pocket medical costs are more likely to choose to email their physician rather than spend money on an office visit. By Katie Wike, contributing writer