Patient safety in many ways means that physicians have the required information in front of them when needed, so that they can deliver quality care. This means instantant access to the information that is relevant to services provided in a format that is customized for usability, while ensuring privacy and confidentiality of patient health information. […]
The Food and Drug Administration Safety Innovation Act (FDASIA) work group, made up of experts from various branches of the healthcare industry, recommends that the FDA proceed with as light a touch as possible in reviewing new health information technology products. The work group’s new report suggests that reducing regulatory burdens on the software industry […]
In an era of escalating healthcare costs and a growing preference for natural, holistic approaches to health, The Impact Brands emerges as a collective of diverse brands dedicated to supporting overall wellness through natural means.
One of the main questions that providers face when selecting the ideal Electronic Health Record (EHR) is whether to go for a client-hosted solution or a solution based on the SaaS (Software as a Service) Cloud model. Research suggests that cloud-based EHRs are the most effective because they save time and cost. Typically, providers have […]
A majority of physicians traditionally link up with more than one practices or hospitals. In their attempt to enhance their earnings, most physicians put in extra hours at hospitals or start private practices. In addition, doctors need to stay updated with the evolving medical industry which requires serious dedication. With the advent and sudden rush […]
Healthcare providers have been struggling with constantly evolving clinical reporting practices. The healthcare industry’s shift to result oriented payments in the form of reimbursements is likely to continue expanding. This does not automatically imply outsourcing billing to a third party. Electronically recording clinical data through EMR software has generally been looked upon as a positive […]
Medical billing services include and are limited to all activities required for healthcare providers to get paid by either the patient or by an insurance carrier. The advent of EMR Software and the shift towards automating all healthcare transactions has resulted in the rise of electronic medical billing services. Electronic medical billing therefore, is a […]
The TSX Venture Exchange has a strong history of helping early-stage health and life sciences companies raise patient capital for research and development.
Some leading health economists disagree with the assumption that when the national GDP picks up, so too will the growth of national health spending. On the NYTimes Economix blog, Princeton econ professor Uwe Reinhardt gives his two cents about why healthcare spending will continue to lag. Or, perhaps more dismally: “. . .I would be […]
When Medtronic announced its acquisition of Cardiocom earlier this week, it was a big (and loud) move in shaping the company’s “now we’re a healthcare service provider” strategy. But Cardiocom only makes $40 to $50 million in revenue, relatively small potatoes for a titan like Medtronic. What does this announcement mean, really, then? “The importance […]
Perhaps the most awing facts about health IT applications, particularly Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) is that ever since their inception, there has been an upward trajectory in product demand. With the passage of time, healthcare providers have realized potential benefits that EMRs can ensure for our national healthcare system. Given the rising popularity of certified […]
Anyone somehow related to national healthcare must be well aware of the adoption saga of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). Owing to numerous incentives given by the federal government, and the multiple benefits of EMRs, a majority of institutions in the industry have either made the transition to EMR or are going through one. Similar to […]
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
OK, Louisville. You’ve had the whole summer to sleep off that basketball championship and the Derby. School’s back in session. Six startups are spending the next 10 weeks in Louisville, Kentucky, with their heads down, pencils sharpened and proverbial thinking caps on as they begin XLerateHealth‘s intensive immersion program as its inaugural class. There, they’ll […]
Most patients are concerned about the lack of time they receive from their doctors. Consultants within the Health IT stratosphere actually attribute a lot of issues in the industry to this concern faced by patients. However, the advent of modern technologies such as the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) has made it possible for doctors to […]
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a collection of patients’ electronic health information, stored digitally, that can also be shared across different healthcare providers. With advancements in digital technology transforming the world we live in, universal adoption of fully interoperable EHRs will transform healthcare delivery and provision throughout the nation. EHRs can help providers in […]
In this article, I will present a series of questions that health care organizations should ask their IT service providers to address before providing such service providers with identifiable patient health information in electronic format (electronic patient health information or ePHI). 1. Do you encrypt electronic patient health information in-motion, at rest, or both? There […]
Practice Management (PM) software essentially deals with the daily administrative operations of running a medical practice. Given the direct impact a PM software can have on the workflow of any healthcare provider, it is essential to know what a provider has to gain out of it and what it implies for patients. PM software can […]