The past few years have seen record numbers of data breaches caused by cyberattacks and ransomware. These breaches have heightened legitimate concerns about the security of protected health information. As a provider, you’re already familiar with HIPAA, or the Health … Read More
Your smartphone is now a medical device
The idea of using smartphones in a medical context is now pretty common, but the range of applications remains small. Patients might use their phone to track steps or set medication reminders, while clinicians use their devices for general communication … Read More
Provider Profiles: Mark Casillas, M.D.
For Provider Profiles, we talk to physicians who use Mobius Clinic every day in their practice. Here’s how one orthopedic surgeon uses a digital health app to streamline their clinical workflow. Provider: Mark Casillas, M.D. Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon Location: San … Read More
Provider Profiles: Nayyara Dawood, M.D.
For Provider Profiles, we talk to physicians who use Mobius Clinic every day in their practice. Here’s how one pediatrician uses a digital health app to streamline their clinical workflow. Provider: Nayarra Dawood, M.D. Occupation: Pediatrician Location: San Jose, CA … Read More
What blockchain means for healthcare
“Blockchain” has become a big buzzword in the last few years. Though most of us have seen it in the headlines, few could explain what it is (try asking your coworker). You should care about blockchain because it isn’t just … Read More
Even the FDA is going mobile
Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are transforming healthcare for patients and providers. Mobile medical apps allow patients to take a more active role in their care by supporting education, health tracking, wearables and reminders. Apps also streamline a huge … Read More
What determines prescription drug prices?
Last week we explained why Americans spend more on prescription drugs when compared to other high-income countries. The takeaway? It’s all about price. Research comparing drug prices across countries is a complicated and imperfect process, in part because US drug … Read More
Why do Americans pay more for prescription drugs?
The US spends more than other countries on healthcare, and pharmaceutical prices are a major reason. Headlines lamenting high drug prices have become ubiquitous. In January, a group of large hospital systems responded with the announcement that they are creating … Read More
Are doctors quitting because of EHRs?
Healthcare has changed dramatically since 2009, when the Health Information and Technology (HITECH) Act incentivized a national move to electronic health records (EHR). Those incentives were successful – 98 percent of hospitals now use EHRs – but for many doctors … Read More
Breakthrough brain implant boosts memory performance
Could the future be free of memory disorders? Scientists just took a big step in that direction by developing a breakthrough brain implant that boosts learning and memory performance. The device – a “cognitive prosthetic” – is an implanted electrode … Read More