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Posted on Wednesday May 18, 2016 | technology, security, opennotes, online portals, healthcare, data
A recent initiative to give healthcare patients access to the notes their doctor or clinician writes about their visit is continuing its meteoric rise across the country. OpenNotes began a few years ago by researching the benefits of allowing patients to have access to their doctor's notes. Since that initial study, the number of healthcare providers who have agreed to sign on has steadily risen. What is this service and how does it work? Let's find out.
Posted on Wednesday April 27, 2016 | technology, security, ransomware, healthcare, hackers, data, cyber criminals
Ransomware is becoming a growing problem for the healthcare industry. And with around a dozen attacks on hospitals being reported since the beginning of the year, you may be wondering just how severe the problem is. Should you be alarmed? How can you protect your practice? Here's an inside look at how the ransomware epidemic is affecting the US and Canadian healthcare systems.
Posted on Monday April 11, 2016 | wearable technology, staff, insurance, healthcare, fitbit, employees, big data
Make no mistake, healthcare costs are rising. For business owners who are generous enough to offer their employees insurance, this is undoubtedly a cause for concern. And you may wonder, is there any way to protect your employees and not go bankrupt in the process? Wearable technologies may be the answer. Here's what you need to know about utilizing them in the workplace.
Posted on Monday March 07, 2016 | technology, mobile, it, innovation, information, healthcare, application, advancement
We may expect to find computers everywhere these days, from our offices, schools and airports to our pockets and wrists, but until now there's not been much call for computers in our hospital operating rooms. But new technology is making waves in healthcare circles and could even save lives by helping surgeons and physicians make life and death decisions. This is why investors and governments are looking into this area as way of improving healthcare and patient outcomes. So let's take a look at some of this miraculous medical teach.
Posted on Friday January 15, 2016 | wearable technology, recommendation, patients, mobile apps, mhealth, healthcare
As wearable technology and health-based mobile applications become more prevalent among patients, there is a growing demand for healthcare professionals to be able to recommend these to patients. Many people simply see this as an extension of medical advice, after all you are already recommending medications, treatments, and care options. Realistically, the decision to recommend these is left to each healthcare professional, but here are a few things to consider if you think you're ready to do it.
Posted on Monday January 11, 2016 | wearables, trends, patient centered care, organ perfusion systems, healthcare, data, cybersecurity
As 2015 came to a close, there are several trends in the healthcare industry that medical researchers and practitioners need to be aware of in 2016. According to PwC Health Research Institute, patients will be on the lookout for better ways to manage their health and medical expenses. Technology is also expected to play a major role in delivering personalized and improved care at reduced costs. We've compiled a list of the trends that are likely to affect the healthcare industry this year.
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