A new study suggests that technology could play a role in reducing the number of individuals who need to pursue additional medical care after a visit to a healthcare facility.
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A December report by the Ponemon Institute found that data breaches are becoming increasingly common in the healthcare industry, with nearly a third of all organizations reporting a breach in 2011.
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On December 20, Deltek Inc., a provider of enterprise solutions software, announced the results of a new survey on federal spending called the “Federal Health Information Technology Market, 2011-2016.”
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The increase in the use of new technologies in the medical field has created headaches for some doctors and small facilities, particularly those who haven’t sought out medical billing consultation or conducted research into the best software for their needs.
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While the Republican presidential primaries are far from over, the most recent polling shows that former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has a comfortable lead when compared to the other top candidates in the field.
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While recent reports indicate the prescription drug epidemic is affecting many parts of America, New York City announced that it would be taking special measures to curb the practice on December 13.
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After applying the lessons of this business strategy tool to problems with patient care, Mercy St. Vincent’s, an Ohio-based medical center found that it was able to improve its quality by the more traditional metrics it initially turned away from.
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When upgrading these essential operational tools, some facilities could be making errors that are potentially compromising patient care.
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Even though doctors have been transitioning to electronic medical records software and eprescribing tools recently, many experts say that patients are the ones who are more quickly adapting to the use of new technology for their medical care.
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Over the past few years, studies have shown that while many patients are embracing new medical technology that could allow them to improve their health, some doctors have been hesitant to make similar upgrades to their facilities.
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