The coronavirus pandemic has made virtual care more important than ever. But as a physician new to video conferencing, how should you choose a telehealth platform during COVID-19? Let’s look at the recent changes to telehealth regulation and reimbursement that … Read More
Health IT
How to easily print specimen labels with Mobius Clinic
Writing specimen labels by hand takes time and creates opportunities for labeling errors. What if there were an easy, low-cost way to instantly print specimen labels from your smartphone? With Mobius Clinic, there is. Mobius now makes it easier than … Read More
Why vital signs matter at every appointment
Vital signs are a critical component of patient care, and they matter at every appointment. Taking vitals regularly can help assess a person’s general physical health, give clues about possible diseases, and show progress toward recovery. Taking vitals is routine … Read More
What does mobile EHR access mean for patients and providers?
Nearly every American owns a smartphone, making technology and communication increasingly mobile. As electronic health record software catches up to this trend, it’s easier than ever to access EHRs on the go. The result is a range of apps that … Read More
How to add images to the EHR
Medical imaging is routinely used for screening, surveillance, diagnosis and therapy. But valuable images often end up in PACS that are entirely siloed from the Electronic Health Record. EHRs play a critical role of compiling a patient’s full medical history … Read More
How to enrich the EMR with images
Most doctors now use mobile devices to access the EMR. But many aren’t using these devices to their full capacity. The latest mobile EMR apps make it possible to do more than just reference charts or add text to clinical … Read More
Top 5 tools to reduce data entry errors in EHRs
Electronic health records have the potential to streamline data entry and improve accuracy. But they’re also a relatively new technology for health systems, which can be the cause of costly and dangerous mistakes. As a healthcare provider, make sure you … Read More
Best practices for smartphones in healthcare
Most doctors are using smartphones in their medical practice, which comes with big benefits and also some risks. Implement these best practices for smartphones in healthcare to ensure you are getting the most out of your mobile technology at work. … 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
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