Health IT

Can mHealth cure physician burnout?

Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report is widely known as the go-to source for salary information and other factors affecting US doctors’ income. But tucked among the statistics about which specialties feel fairly compensated, you’ll find numbers that also tell a story … Read MoreRead More

List of 2022 Healthcare IT and Digital Health Conferences

Conferences for all industries took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite the setbacks, event organizers have continued announcing your favorite digital health conferences for 2022. Most events are in-person, with many offering options to attend online.  Whether in … Read More

11 surprising mobile health statistics

Mobile health may seem like old news, but smartphone use for health and fitness is still growing fast in 2021. There are more mobile device users and mHealth apps than ever before. Most smartphones owners have downloaded an mHealth app … Read MoreRead More

Streamline your clinical workflow with third-party EHR apps

Third-party electronic health record (EHR) apps allow providers to extend the features of their EHR system. But if you’ve ever visited an EHR app marketplace like athenahealth, Cerner, or Epic, you know the options are overwhelming. There are apps that … Read More

6 ways to improve EMR productivity

Nearly all US doctors use electronic medical records, but for many this technology still represent a double-edged sword. EMRs should make healthcare more efficient and can improve the quality of care. But many physicians are spending more time behind the … Read More

Do EHRs actually contribute to physician burnout?

There’s a common belief that EHRs are a major factor contributing to physician burnout. But what does the research say? A 2020 study finds a significant connection, and that there’s something we can do about it.  EHRs and physician burnout … Read More

Telehealth & COVID-19: 5 numbers physicians should know

Virtual care expanded quickly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the general consensus seems to be that there’s no going back. As a recent Hero Digital report summarizes, “The pandemic accelerated the shift to telehealth, patient preferences will … Read More

What you need to know about giving patients access to clinical notes

A new federal rule requires that all providers give patients access to clinical notes starting April 5, 2021. As a practicing physician, what do you need to know? Patients are now required to have access to clinical notes The new … Read More

Mobius Conveyor sets a new standard for intuitive medical dictation

Electronic medical records revolutionized healthcare, but they came with a big catch: typing. Mobius Conveyor is the high-end, next-generation software that makes medical dictation more intuitive than ever before. … Read More

How will 5G impact healthcare?

You’ve probably heard some buzz about 5G, the next generation of cellular network technology. But what exactly is 5G and how will it impact healthcare? 5G: the basics The G in 5g means it’s a new generation of wireless technology. … Read MoreRead More