Articles By Katie Wike

  1. Can Your Patients Access Their Health Data? 1/12/2016

    Despite increased measures to allow patients to view their health data from the comfort of their own homes, a Health Mine survey found more than half lack the electronic means for access. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. Chilmark: Providers Should Try RPM 1/11/2016

    According to a Chilmark Research report, despite it being a still maturing market, providers should set their sights on remote patient monitoring in the coming year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. 3 Of 4 Americans Plan To Purchase A Fitness Device 1/8/2016

    Wearables aren’t dead according to a Consumer Technology Association survey which found 75 percent of Americans plan to purchase a new fitness device in the next year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. HIT Critical To Meet Federal Standards 1/7/2016

    Meeting current federal regulations would be impossible without the help of health technology, according to a study from IDC Health Insights. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. What's Holding Back Telehealth? 1/5/2016

    A National Conference of State Legislators reports finds barriers to telehealth are numerous, but the can be overcome when addressed correctly. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. HIT Salaries Down, Worker Satisfaction Up 1/4/2016

    Satisfaction among healthcare IT personnel is up 3 percent from last year, despite reports of decreased salaries. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. Physicians Demand Higher Standards For Scribes 1/1/2016

    Despite the increased use of scribes to lighten EHR workloads, many physicians are expressing concerns the industry’s standards are not high enough for this critical position. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Practices Employing NPs, PAs 75% More Likely To Have EHRs 12/31/2015

    Despite the increased use of scribes to lighten EHR workloads, many physicians are expressing concerns the industry’s standards are not high enough for this critical position. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Residents: Texting Is Preferred Communication 12/28/2015

    Efficiency and ease of use were two reasons medical residents preferred texting to other forms of communication for in-hospital communication. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. New Tools In Store For Medical Imaging 12/25/2015

    A peer60 report suggests medical imaging professionals expect to purchase new technology in the coming year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer