Articles By Katie Wike
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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
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ACOs Face Interoperability Barriers
2/8/2016
According to a new report, a lack of out-of-network interoperability is the biggest obstacle facing ACOs today. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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