Posted on March 11, 2015 by Amanda Guerrero
Since the program’s inception, Meaningful Use has drawn criticism from all sectors of the healthcare industry, but it has also cemented itself as a critical component for achieving the triple…Read more
Posted on March 05, 2015 by Guest Writer
The advancement of health information technology has tremendous implications for the future of healthcare. Patient portal software in particular, when integrated with electronic health record (EHR) systems, have the potential…Read more
Posted on March 04, 2015 by Amanda Guerrero
Nearly 25 percent of Americans live in rural areas, yet only 10 percent of physicians practice medicine in those parts of the country. With a growing number of doctors choosing…Read more
Posted on February 25, 2015 by Candice Claassen
End-of-life care documentation protects a patient’s right to decide the best course of treatment in the event of a life-threatening condition where the patient is unable to verbally communicate his…Read more
Posted on February 24, 2015 by Marie Westerhof
The transition to ICD-10 is looming over the healthcare industry. The pressure to train before the October 1, 2015 roll-out is forcing many medical practices to pay for expensive courses…Read more
Posted on February 23, 2015 by Marie Westerhof
While the health industry is growing steadily, healthcare providers are also looking for ways to decrease spending by empowering patients to take better care of themselves. Apple’s new product, HealthKit,…Read more
Posted on February 13, 2015 by Amanda Guerrero
Electronic glasses might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but they’re very real – and they are helping legally blind individuals to see. In the case of…Read more
Posted on February 13, 2015 by Marie Westerhof
Whether you are looking for an at-home flu remedy or the cause behind a specific symptom, googling anything related to your health can be dangerous. With so much information out…Read more
Posted on January 28, 2015 by Ryan Nelson
Mobile health devices have created easy access to a wealth of information about our own bodies – people can monitor what they eat, track how much they have exercised, measure…Read more
Posted on January 20, 2015 by Ryan Nelson
Although much of the medical field has made the transition from paper to electronic health records, the available models for electronic patient reported outcomes (PROs) have not been as effective…Read more
