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81. Following A Devastating Fire, SmartSearch Helped A Medical Billing Company Rise Up From The Ashes And Opened The Door To A More Efficient And Profitable Future 11/11/2009
    After a fire destroyed the offices of Medical Reimbursement Services and many of its medical records were severely water-damaged, including those it was storing on behalf of clients, the company realized it needed to find a more secure way to retain documents. By Square 9 Softworks
82. Technology And Healthcare – Boon Of EMR 2/22/2018

    In the ever-changing world of healthcare where new and advanced ways are being brought in to make the entire process of health checkups and post care measures efficient and hassle free, Electronic Medical Records or EMR is proving to be a boon for both the medical practitioners and the patients. It has brought two of the vital aspects of healthcare to the forefront – time saving and updated medical information. To understand fully, how EMR acts as a boon for both technology and healthcare, one has to understand about patient engagement and the role of EMR. Today we are going to discuss the same.

83. How The New Connected Device Market Is Empowering Telehealth 8/8/2018

    An exciting new category of connected health devices is emerging. It holds promise for disease management, remote care, and precision health. This new category blends two historically distinct worlds: 1) regulated medical devices, and 2) consumer wearables. The powerful combination of these two worlds offers patients and health-conscious consumers new solutions that marry the ease of use and wearability of consumer devices such as FitBit with the accuracy and quality of doctor-prescribed equipment like the Holter Monitor. What this new category of connected health devices enables is the ultimate goal in remote patient monitoring - the ability to offer the same level of medical quality found in hospitals to a patient at home.

84. Healthcare And Banking Convergence Calls For Stricter Security 3/13/2015

    Regulatory and compliance pressures continue to rise for healthcare companies, and for good reason. The convergence of healthcare, banking and technology has created a much greater need for consumer education, security, and privacy. The most recent high-profile healthcare industry breach is another reminder of the importance of securing customers’ most sensitive and valuable data – but it surely won’t be the last. More than ever before, security and privacy protections are critical components of any platform. By Carlos Hernandez, VP of Strategic Accounts, Acclaris

85. Support Paramount When Switching EHRs 3/28/2014

    Dr. Richard Long, SVP & CMO at UPMC Hamot acknowledges the benefits of the support UPMC Hamot received from UPMC in regards to the transition, from the planning stage to the “Big Bang” itself. Long notes “over 300” support people in almost every specialty came to UPMC Hamot – spending weeks to months – to make sure the implementation went smoothly.

86. The Healthcare Information Revolution 2/22/2019

    Healthcare always has been at the forefront of technology adoption, whether that be biological (e.g., antibiotics) or mechanical (e.g., artificial hearts). But other than tracking patient records and schedules, information technology has not played a significant role in affecting the quality of care. That's all about to change.

87. The Role Of Care Coordination Technology In Achieving ED Optimization 6/8/2020

    Hospital emergency department overutilization is costly for providers and patients. More than one-third of all ED visits are avoidable, and if patients were instead diverted to a lower level of care the U.S. healthcare system could save more than $18 billion per year. Despite the many drivers for unnecessary ED use, there is a tremendous opportunity for providers to improve care coordination and achieve ED optimization.

88. Kadlec Regional Medical Center Puts Computer Carts Through Head-to-Head Testing 6/4/2013

    Mobile computer carts aren’t commodities. Their differences, whether minor or major, affect caregivers’ abilities to care for patients. So, when Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA implemented its electronic medical record (EMR) system, it put multiple carts through their paces in everyday use. The EMR system replaced a system in which the physicians’ notes were hand-written on paper charts and observations recorded by a voice recorder for later transcription by medical records personnel.

89. The Do's And Don'ts Of Successful Data Management For PHM 11/1/2013

    Are you ready to embrace the paradigm shift in data management and its latest tools and techniques? Wellcentive’s Kirk Elder shows us how.

90. Securing Mobile Healthcare Applications In A World Of BYOD 4/4/2013

    Mobile device and application use in the healthcare industry is becoming ubiquitous, with 80 percent of physicians using mobile technology to deliver patient care, and over 90 percent using mobile devices in everyday operations (HIMSS Mobile Technology Survey, 2012). The mobile trend isn’t slowing down, according to Gartner: Worldwide IT spending is anticipated to surpass $3.7 trillion in 2013, with major growth drivers being cloud computing, big data and mobile technologies.