The past few years have been more of a topsy-turvy ride for the healthcare industry in the US. Initially backed by then president G.W Bush, electronic medical records have become levers for change today. The economic difficulties and increasing burden of rising healthcare costs have deprived most Americans of quality care. The pursuit of affordable […]
The purpose of an Electronic medical record (EMR) solution is to automate the clinical operations of a medical practice. EMR ensures better control over the information captured and allows for constructive utilization of structured and ‘big data’. The idea behind clinical automation is simple, ‘add value to the care processes’. For providers and care institutions […]
Sheila Bond, MD, talked about the latest trends regarding integration of AI in healthcare.
I have always advocated for self health management. Although physicians know a lot about the human anatomy, we are capable of judging our own bodies. “We all know that health does not happen in the doctor’s office. It happens with the patient.” said the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Farzad Mostashari during one of […]
There are numerous possibilities for anyone looking to invest in Information technology. Independent consumers and large corporation now have an endless number of options and alternatives to select from. The age of globalization is upon us, with almost every man, woman and child being affected by one or another form of technological advancement. The tide […]
Healthcare in the US has been going through tumultuous phase. The soaring costs and sub-par care has forced the government take curative measures. The American Recovery and Re-investment Act (ARRA), seeks to modernize the current system by perpetuating the use of health IT. “The current system is not efficient. We are spending more than $2 […]
I had an opportunity to connect with an old colleague and play catch up. It was interesting to hear about some of his experiences as a Health IT consultant. Keith Smith has been working independently for the last couple of years, helping physicians with EMR implementation and selection. Although regional extension centers are bad for […]
How Apella leverages technology to increase OR efficiency.