The New York Times recently profiled the story of a single mother named Amy who needs to undergo weeks of searching to fill the Ritalin prescription her and her son need to stay healthy.
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A lack of easily retrievable medical information for convicts is compromising the level of care healthcare professionals can provide to members of California’s extensive probation system, according to a new report.
Electronic medical records may improve healthcare for California probationers Read More »
Due to the many complications that can arise during EMR software, eprescribing or electronic medical billing transitions, many small facilities are continuing to rely on their past pen-and-paper methods despite the increased care health IT services can provide.
Allscripts applications can help medical facilities achieve quick health IT transitions Read More »
Several agencies under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have teamed up to release a guide on how these healthcare providers can achieve the meaningful use benefits.
HHS document details steps medical facilities can take to achieve meaningful use Read More »
To start the year off on the right foot, small medical facilities and private physicians should be sure to back up their essential data.
Medical practices should invest in data loss protection Read More »
Due to the widespread use of electronic medical billing, eprescribing and electronic medical record software, job seekers who are looking to apply and compete for positions in the medical industry in 2012 may need to tout their technical abilities.
Technical literacy could help job seekers in the medical industry Read More »
In recent weeks, a number of news stories have indicated that eprescribing is being used by doctors around the country to improve patient health, curb prescription drug abuse and reduce costs for the private practices and small medical facilities that rely on the software.
CMS puts hold on eprescribing report due to hardship demands Read More »
With the increase of technology in the medical industry only expected to continue as government incentives for electronic medical records software encourage doctors to adopt IT, healthcare IT professionals may need to take a bigger role when it comes to the abuse of these resources.
Healthcare IT workers may want to limit “distracted doctoring” Read More »
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.
Healthcare IT tools can reduce medical facility readmission rates Read More »
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.
Reports suggest smartphones could be responsible for healthcare IT breaches Read More »
