How data sharing could change the entire healthcare industry
Chances are, your hospital uses an electronic health record system, which means you have a lot of patient…
Don’t get phished: 3 email security lessons for healthcare companies
Why do healthcare companies continue to get phished? Because it’s profitable. With a clever email or two, digital…
Best practices to care for patients with limited English proficiency
Communicating the ins and outs of healthcare and treatment to patients is hard enough without a language barrier.…
Data entry & EHRs: Best practices for your staff
Almost every hospital uses an electronic health record (EHR) system, and often they can help reduce medical record…
How artificial intelligence could revolutionize your hospital
The potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care are myriad: predicting readmissions, making treatment suggestions and…
Hospitals – Ransomware targets
You may not notice this every day, but hospitals and medical devices are constantly under attack. One would…
SMS SOS: Secure texting strategies for your hospital
There are a host of technology challenges hospitals face, including electronic health records (EHR) systems integration. But one…
How your hospital can avoid ransomware attacks & safeguard patient info
Tech attacks have become even more common in recent months for healthcare organizations and hospitals. In fact, hundreds…
BYOD in hospitals: What you need to know
Personal mobile devices in hospitals present a problem for many executives. Although there are many potential security risks,…
Big changes to bundled payments: What to expect next
The feds have changed their strategy for the implementation of bundled payments, giving facilities much more leeway in…
2 ways AI will change care delivery in hospitals
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to change how many organizations do business. Hospitals are no exception to the…
Healthcare is in the middle of a mobile movement
A growing number of organizations across industries are developing mobile-friendly services and solutions now that mobile browsing exceeds desktop…
Data sharing: Improve security in your hospital
Regarding data breaches, it’s been said that an organization’s greatest liability is its employees. This is especially true…
Texting orders in hospitals: Should it be allowed?
The debate about whether hospital clinicians should be allowed to text in orders rages on. One doctor offers…
Precision medicine & its implications for hospitals
Precision medicine, a relatively new concept in health care, could dramatically change the way hospitals provide treatment to…
Considerations for a future of connected health care
With current trends in health care and technology accelerating the move toward a connected healthcare enterprise, data has…
2017 trends: Aligning health IT with business strategy
In 2016, the course of health IT followed a now familiar path. Already important technologies became even more…
Joint Commission: Providers shouldn’t use texts to submit patient orders
Secure text messaging is becoming more common in hospitals, but not all information concerning patients’ health should be…
Hospitals may be top target of cyberattacks in 2017
Cyberattacks on healthcare providers have grown more popular in recent years – especially with the rise of ransomware…
Text messaging & HIPAA: Is your hospital secure?
Following HIPAA laws to the letter is of utmost importance to hospitals. Patients’ protected health information (PHI) must…
Speech recognition software can cause documentation errors
In a busy hospital setting, some providers may opt to streamline the process of documenting patient encounters by…
5 ways mobile tech is transforming health care
Thanks to changing healthcare regulations, shifting payment models, and a proliferation of mobile and web applications connecting caregivers…
2 ways hospitals are using technology to boost patient satisfaction
Hospitals across the country are using technology to improve patient satisfaction and provide them with faster service in…
How to Incorporate Real-Time Technology Into Your Health Organization
Today, doctor-patient communication is infrequent and asynchronous. Most people have one conversation with their doctors per year, and the average Millennial…