Articles By Katie Wike

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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