With over 300,000 published mHealth apps on the market, many Americans are using mobile devices to track and share information about their health and fitness. While some of this data qualifies as protected health information (PHI), not all mHealth apps … Read More
Patients prefer doctors not use computers in the exam room
The rapid move to electronic health records has created valuable opportunities to make patient care more effective and efficient. But for most physicians, EHRs have also meant a new addition to the exam room: the desktop computer. Recent research finds … Read More
5 best practices for patient scheduling
Patient scheduling can be challenging. On the one hand, you want to maximize your care team’s productivity and see as many patients as possible. On the other hand, you want to avoid long patient wait times and give each patient … Read More
What are the benefits and limits of patient portals?
Patient portals are websites designed to give patients greater access to their health data online. Exactly what a portal offers depends on the vendor and specific provider, but their original purpose was to give patients easy access to their medical … Read More
3 health IT innovations to watch in 2019
Information technology continues to play an expanding role in health care in 2019. While electronic health records (EHRs) have been the clear center of health IT innovation for a decade, other technologies are growing in importance. EHRs, artificial intelligence, and … Read More
How to turn EMR documentation into meaningful patient interactions
Many doctors are frustrated that electronic medical records have resulted in more time on the computer and less time with patients. But others have found clever workflow innovations that turn documentation time into meaningful patient interactions. “Wait,” you’re thinking. “Turn … Read More
Transitioning from a medical scribe to dictation software
With the advent of electronic health records physicians are spending hours a day on the computer typing clinical notes. Many doctors hire medical scribes as a way to manage the burden of digital documentation, but they often overlook a third … Read More
Advantages of blockchain for patient health data
Doctors and hospitals are calling for solutions to streamline EHR documentation and address cybersecurity concerns around patient health data. The most popular emerging strategy among healthcare technologists is blockchain. … Read More
What is the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)?
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) describes a growing network of medical devices and software applications connected through health care technology systems. IoMT includes millions of devices embedded with electronics and sensors, which in turn use software and networks to … Read More
Mobile charge capture with Mobius Clinic
Mobius Clinic streamlines clinical workflow by turning your mobile device into a remote control for your EMR. As of the latest app update, Mobius supports mobile charge capture for surgeries and procedures. Providers can now use their smartphone or tablet … Read More