Category: Healthcare

  • Here’s what to look for in health apps and wearable tech

    Here’s what to look for in health apps and wearable tech

    Are you overwhelmed by the many choices consumers now have for monitoring their health? What do you tell your patients when they seek advice on what health app or wearable tech to use? When evaluating these techno-medical innovations, keep the following things in mind. Begin with the devices and operating systems you’re comfortable with Perhaps…

  • Here’s what to look for in health apps and wearable tech

    Here’s what to look for in health apps and wearable tech

    Are you overwhelmed by the many choices consumers now have for monitoring their health? What do you tell your patients when they seek advice on what health app or wearable tech to use? When evaluating these techno-medical innovations, keep the following things in mind. Begin with the devices and operating systems you’re comfortable with Perhaps…

  • What an MSP can do for healthcare providers

    What an MSP can do for healthcare providers

    More and more healthcare organizations are turning to managed IT services providers (MSPs) for their IT needs. Outsourcing their IT functions enables hospitals and clinics to focus on being healthcare providers rather than IT professionals. Here are some of the best benefits of hiring one: MSPs guarantee quick response times Constant system uptime and availability…

  • Here’s how to get the right EMR system

    Here’s how to get the right EMR system

    Electronic medical record (EMR) systems enable healthcare providers to store patients’ medical and treatment histories in digital formats. These solutions eliminate the need for several complex paper charts and allow medical professionals to provide patients with efficient and precise care. When selecting an EMR system for your healthcare organization, consider these factors. Determine your requirements…

  • PHI best practices that all business leaders should know

    PHI best practices that all business leaders should know

    Protected health information (PHI) is a common target of cybercriminals, as the personal, medical, and financial information that comprise it can be abused for financial gain. This is why businesses that handle PHI should take every step possible to ensure that their clients’ data is always protected. Provide your staff with regular training A comprehensive…

  • Improving healthcare systems with big data

    Improving healthcare systems with big data

    The positive effects of business intelligence (BI) and big data analytics on healthcare management are becoming increasingly apparent — especially when it comes to reducing hospital readmission rates. Take a look at why many hospitals and clinics are beginning to embrace the potentials of data-driven business. At its core, BI software is all about data…

  • 4 Important details about HIPAA compliance

    4 Important details about HIPAA compliance

    Getting your practice up to code when it comes to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations can seem challenging upon first glance, but knowing where your IT efforts must be prioritized is the first step. In this article, we’ll zero in on four of the most critical items you must look into to…

  • HIPAA calls for careful social media behavior

    HIPAA calls for careful social media behavior

    Healthcare providers that use social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can interact with their patients, advertise new services, and communicate urgent announcements. Even though there’s immense potential for social media to improve healthcare, it can also expose patient-specific information when used irresponsibly. What social media actions violate HIPAA rules? Posting patients’ protected health information…

  • HIPAA calls for careful social media behavior

    HIPAA calls for careful social media behavior

    Healthcare providers that use social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can interact with their patients, advertise new services, and communicate urgent announcements. Even though there’s immense potential for social media to improve healthcare, it can also expose patient-specific information when used irresponsibly. What social media actions violate HIPAA rules? Posting patients’ protected health information…

  • EHRs: Are they worth it?

    EHRs: Are they worth it?

    Digitization is significantly changing the way healthcare organizations deliver care and services to patients. In particular, the use of electronic health records (EHRs) is improving the accuracy and accessibility of patient information. Despite this, the adoption rate of EHRs is still low and meets resistance from many healthcare providers. Here’s what your practice should consider…