Articles By Katie Wike

81. Patients Dislike Your Computer Use 12/25/2015

    Patient satisfaction declines when providers use computers during visits, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

82. 79% Of Organizations Report Successful ICD-10 Transition 12/24/2015

    According to a survey conducted by KPMG, 79 percent of responding organizations reported a successful ICD-10 transition since the October 1 switch. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

83. Beware Of Ransomware 12/22/2015

    According to data from Forrester Research, medical devices and wearables could be susceptible to ransomware attacks in the coming year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

84. Do You Outsource HIT? 12/22/2015

    According to Black Book announcement, the majority of providers say they plan to make outsourcing HIT a priority in the coming year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

85. Cloud Analytics Improve Neonatal Care 12/18/2015

    A study published by the Journal of Medical Internet Research finds a cloud-based data analytics tool was able to aid researchers in identifying potential problems earlier in neonatal intensive care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

86. Hospital Productivity Suffers Post ICD-10 12/16/2015

    According to one coding company’s report, hospital productivity dropped during the initial transition to ICD-10. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

87. 80% Of Patients Open To Telemedicine 12/16/2015

    According to a PricewaterhouseCooper’s Health Research Institute report, 80 percent of patients are open to telemedicine in primary care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

88. Most Family Docs Don't Use Telehealth 12/15/2015

    In a recent survey, only 15 percent of family doctors reported using telehealth services. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

89. Two-Thirds Of Health Systems Use Remote Monitoring 12/14/2015

    Sixty-six percent of health systems surveyed by Spyglass Consulting Group indicate they have already deployed some type of remote monitoring technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

90. Docs Prescribe Hospital-Designed Apps 12/11/2015

    Mobile applications designed by doctors and hospitals are gaining popularity as a way to keep patients on track. By Katie Wike,contributing writer