EHR / EMR Case Studies & White Papers
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The Point Of Care Ecosystem – 4 Benefits Of A Fully Connected Outpatient Experience
2/6/2017
This white paper from Midmark is the first in a series that defines the outpatient point of care ecosystem and examines how the key components that comprise it – such as interpersonal communication, patient education, patient and family conveyance, vitals acquisition, wait times, patientcaregiver interaction, and even data collection and documentation – have an impact on the patient experience.
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2016 National Patient Misidentification Report
1/18/2017
As the healthcare industry has transitioned to digital health records, patient misidentification has become rampant and carries significant consequences that can negatively impact patient care and a hospital’s financial performance.
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HFMA Educational Report: The Value Of Precise Patient Identification
1/18/2017
Despite the best intentions, healthcare organizations can struggle with consistently and reliably collecting precise patient information and matching individuals to their medical records. The consequences of patient misidentification and mismatching can be severe, ranging from medical errors to adverse effects on the bottom line. Patient misidentification also makes it difficult for organizations to track their costs and determine the total cost of care in risk-based arrangements.
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How To Evaluate And Select The Right Single Sign-On Vendor
1/18/2017
The right single sign-on (SSO) solution will enable your users to securely log on once to access all their applications. This capability protects information, reduces password-related help desk calls, and improves employee satisfaction. Not all SSO solutions are the same, however. As you start your evaluation process, it helps to know which questions to ask in order to gain a thorough understanding of product features, implementation, and ongoing management. This list will guide you through your due diligence.
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20 Practical Tips On Single Sign-On And Strong Authentication From Healthcare IT Professionals
1/18/2017
You know your care providers need faster access to patient data, and that accessing applications and searching for patient data is time consuming and frustrating for them. Security requirements get in the way and cause disruption to their workflows. To address these issues, you need to eliminate password headaches and increase care provider satisfaction without negatively impacting patient data security.
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Choosing The Right Two-Factor Authentication Solution For Healthcare
1/18/2017
The healthcare industry’s transition from paper to electronic records has introduced significant security risk from hackers around the globe, and care providers find themselves in the midst of a cybersecurity war to protect patient health information.
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A Quick Guide To EPCS: What You Need To Know To Implement Electronic Prescriptions For Controlled Substances
1/18/2017
Many healthcare providers have delayed implementing electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS). Some may be waiting for the regulatory dust to settle, as the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) ruling is titled “Interim.” Others may be deterred by the length and complexity of the document.
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Nemours Children's Health System Enhances Patient Experience With HID Global EPCS Solution
1/17/2017
HID Global Solution Enables DEA-compliant Electronic Prescriptions of Controlled Substances (EPCS)
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Improving Information Security By Automating Provisioning And Identity Management
11/28/2016
Access management solutions such as single sign-on (SSO) are often looked upon as the first line of defense in controlling identity and access risk. While that’s true, healthcare organizations need more than just SSO.
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Turning Parents Into Database Administrators To Improve The Lives Of Children With Type 1 Diabetes
11/15/2016
For individuals with type 1 diabetes (such as myself), frequent monitoring of blood glucose is a necessity of life. A blood glucose level that climbs too high or falls too low can lead to dangerous health situations, and keeping relentless track of the level is essential to managing diabetes effectively. To help provide this important information, many individuals wear a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device which includes a hair’s-width under-skin sensor and a small transmitter pack. The CGM measures blood glucose in real-time and sends that data wirelessly to a nearby display device.