A survey by Accenture shows that patients are embracing eHealth and mobile options while still wanting the option to communicate in person with their physicians. The online “Accenture Connected Health
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A new report by BridgeHead Software suggests that a majority of hospitals have not prepared for a catastrophic data loss despite considering it a top priority. The company surveyed 158 US
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The paperless office, often seen as unattainable, can increase efficiency and accuracy while lowering long-term costs, but security and organization need to be considered. By utilizing Electronic Health Records software,
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New Jersey-based bariatric surgeon Michael Nusbaum has created a mobile app to help doctors ensure their phone conversations are not misunderstood. Communications errors are increasingly likely with more and more
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An online poll of physicians from across the U.S. indicates that more than 60 percent of the respondents agreed with the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
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The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has made an online tool available that healthcare providers can use to assess the financial risks involved in the transition to ICD-10. The
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Houston-based University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center announced last week that a laptop computer containing patient data was stolen from a physician’s home in April. The unencrypted computer held
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants input on the inclusion of patients’ job data in Electronic Health
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A new Sharecare survey indicates that, for two-thirds of physicians, integrating an Electronic Medical Records software system is among their practice’s challenges. The 2012 National Physicians Survey also exposes the effect
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Possible HIPAA violations by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services have led to a $1.7 million settlement and a corrective action plan. The Department of Health and Human
Alaska Medicaid Settles Breach for $1.7M Read More »
