As with many parts of our lives, technology has transformed healthcare for the better. Every year we see new developments that help modern medical offices deliver better care more efficiently. … Read More

A century ago, most physician encounters were house calls. But by the early 2000s, less than 18 percent of US doctors made home visits, and those that did averaged just five house calls per week. … Read More

“Track what you're made of, not just your steps.” So goes the tagline of TomTom’s new Touch fitness tracker, released earlier this fall as part of a new line of wearables. As TomTom and other companies step further into the … Read More … Read More

Do you check your work email from home? How about on vacation? While research shows that taking time off can alleviate stress, most Americans keep up with work email when they’re away. … Read More

2016 has been a big year for healthcare technology, with exciting developments in wearable sensors, remote patient monitoring, internet security, and much more. But alas, it’s almost time to watch the ball drop and sing Auld Lang Syne. … Read More

More than 90 percent of healthcare workers own a smartphone for personal use, according to a 2016 survey, and whether supplied by their employer or ‘BYOD’, most healthcare employees are using their device at work. … Read More

Have you ever purchased a hand soap with the encouraging statement “kills 99.99% of germs*” slapped on the label? Well, a recent ruling by the Food and Drug Administration will have most of these products off the shelves by next … Read More … Read More

For nearly a decade, healthcare has been explicitly pursuing a Triple Aim of patient engagement, quality improvement and population health. As this Triple Aim becomes the central paradigm of healthcare systems, it’s clear that health IT has an important role … Read More … Read More

  If you are reading this, chances are you care about health. Well here’s a piece of advice: stop reading this article and pick up a book. According to a recent study by researchers at Yale University, you may live … Read More … Read More

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