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  1. Worried About PaaS Security? 4 Steps To Protect Your Healthcare Organization 6/15/2020

    Cloud adoption is gaining momentum across industries, and healthcare is no exception. Data from Global Market Insights indicates the market for cloud computing in healthcare exceeded $8.5 billion in 2018 and the global figure could top $55 billion by 2025.

  2. Remote Locations Put Health Information At Risk — 4 Ways To Improve Security 7/13/2016

    One-third of Americans fell victim to healthcare data breaches in 2015, and 98 percent of those leaks resulted from large-scale attacks directly targeting the healthcare industry. Healthcare providers must step up their security measures, especially now that care is increasingly provided beyond the walls of a hospital. By Karin Ratchinsky, director of healthcare vertical strategy, Level 3 Communications

  3. Medical Call Centers, Or Next-Generation Clinics? 9/7/2018

    Technology is rapidly changing the way we communicate — not only with our friends and loved ones, but with businesses as well. As mobile devices expand in both quantity and capability, technology is now impacting nearly every facet of our lives. For example, conversations that used to happen face-to-face are now occurring over chat or video. In the medical field, this shift is rapidly changing the way that patients receive care from a clinic or provider as well.

  4. White Paper: Taking America's Pulse On Mobile Healthcare 11/4/2009
    Specifically for the General US Population provided via the use of mobile technology. For example, small, wireless portable devices along with wireless computing, networking, and/or communication services designed to meet the healthcare needs of both healthcare providers and patients/consumers. By Joseph B Porus, VP Harris Interactive and Milt Ellis, VP Harris Interactive
  5. McLaren Health Care Invests In Better Light 10/16/2017

    Offering $1.6M in annual savings, a Cree® LED lighting upgrade for McLaren Health Care’s 11 primary hospitals was a clear win for the balance sheet.

  6. Improving Staff Training And Patient Education With Telehealth Data 10/13/2016

    Have you ever taken the time to analyze data about your patients? Access to data about common chief complaints can create a valuable step in staff training — a step that can improve the patient experience. By David Thompson, CEO and chief medical officer, Health Navigator

  7. Health Literacy: Improve Outcomes By Keeping Patients In The Know 9/6/2016

    Imagine you’re a patient at the doctor’s office. You recently had surgery, and your doctor is explaining the aftercare instructions. But the words are complicated, the directions are complex, and you find yourself stuck. What would you do? This is a common problem that has significant consequences.

  8. Technology You Can't Afford Not To Include In Your Budget 9/4/2018

    The end of 2018 is fast approaching, and that means healthcare practices are making plans for the upcoming year. Everything from marketing strategies to physical improvements in providers’ offices, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. And with that fresh start comes budget discussions. The goal of every business is to minimize spending and maximize revenue, so often times budget conversations center around areas where practices can decrease costs. In the healthcare world, it can be difficult to justify increasing costs with new technology when practice margins are tight. But sometimes the right patient relationship management (PRM) technology can make a big impact on the bottom line and be well worth the investment, as it quickly pays for itself in increased visits and improved efficiency.

  9. Does The Cybersecurity Act Of 2015 Help Or Hurt? 3/7/2016

    There was a lot of talk about the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, but does Section 405: Improving Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry really do enough? While the bill is a start to helping the healthcare industry lower cybersecurity risks, the improvements passed may not do enough to protect us from the compromise of sensitive information.

  10. 2021 Healthcare IT Landscape: 5 Predictions For Voice And Chat 12/15/2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic has stifled many activities and elements in our daily lives. Technology, on the other hand, has rapidly adapted and evolved to fill many of the gaps created by social distancing and the increased need for healthcare access.