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  1. ER Overuse: Leveraging Analytics To Improve Care, Reduce Visits 7/7/2016

    A mother takes her asthmatic child to the ER for treatment. An elderly man with a stomach ache visits the ER for an assessment. A 30-something gets bitten by a spider and promptly heads to the ER. The common thread among each of these patients was a visit to the ER. Yet each could just have easily visited the pediatrician, primary care provider or an urgent care facility.

  2. 5 Best Smartphone Advances For Doctors In The Past 5 Years 6/25/2015

    The iPhone is only seven years old, but it’s tough to remember life without it. In the years since the iPhone’s 2007 release, the smartphone has become ubiquitous. Today, 58 percent of Americans own a smartphone.

  3. White Paper: Safeguard Against Medication Errors With Automated Dispensing Cabinets 6/18/2010
    While monitoring the proper use of all medications is important, monitoring controlled substances is one of the highest priorities. Statistics have shown an increased awareness and prevalence of controlled substance diversion. By CareFusion
  4. Shifting Towards Virtual Care, But What Is Virtual Care? 9/28/2020

    If patients of past generations could get a quick peek into the incredible changes that have taken place in the healthcare industry, they would likely be astounded. One big change is that of virtual care. Today, it is not only possible but often preferable for patients to receive care without ever seeing a doctor in person. And while the shift to virtual care has been gaining momentum for some time, the pandemic has only accelerated this process.

  5. Is Your MPS Program Delivering On Its Promise? 9/8/2011
    This article outlines four key areas your healthcare facility should focus on to ensure it gets what it pays for when it comes to an MPS (managed print services) program. By Michael Heacock, VP Xerox Print Services Program, Xerox North America
  6. Software Quality And Device Recalls 9/13/2018

    The definition of medical device has expanded quite a bit in the past decade. Not only do wheelchairs, imaging equipment and pacemakers qualify as medical devices, but so do health monitoring apps and digital health trackers. Thanks to the advancements of the digital age, “hospital at home” is the trend. The industry is moving towards a connected care environment where devices that capture data, applications that derive insights from that data and apps that deliver personalized suggestions have become the critical driving factors. Nevertheless, the industry is also fueled by globalization, competition and demand for more advanced treatments. Sensors are at the heart of every device, from small bandages to implants.

  7. Document Scanning Makes An EMR Whole 3/24/2010
    A mental health facility increases productivity 31% by leveraging document scanning to supplement its EMR (electronic medical record) system. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes
  8. Fostering Transformative Innovation In Healthcare 5/14/2014

    Transformative innovation in any industry can happen by accident: A thought out of the blue; an unexpected result; an accidental discovery; a note from a customer. However, a better, more sustainable approach is to create a methodology that can lead to intentional innovation on a regular basis.

  9. Guest Column: 'EMR Light' Something Right For Healthcare Now 7/15/2009
    EMR, EHR, HL7, CCHIT, PQRI, e-prescribe. This is but a sample of the alphabet soup office managers are served at work these days as the electronic age transforms healthcare into a more painless, paperless product. By Tim Wacker
  10. Right Devices For Patient Care 3/18/2016

    Experts discuss the needs of healthcare organizations and the solutions and services needed to ensure the right technology is deployed.