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9/3/2013
The 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act allocated a significant amount of funds to help strengthen the country's infrastructure. This included measures to incentivize hospitals and other health care facilities to adopt the use of electronic health records (EHRs). The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act outlines standards for the Meaningful Use of EHRs as set out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Implementing EHRs nationwide may help improve health care by providing access to more accurate information in a quicker, more efficient fashion, as well as giving patients more power over monitoring and taking part in their health care. By Jamar Ramos
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Top 3 Medical Billing Software Services
8/14/2013
In today’s medical industry, paper is becoming a thing of the past. In order to keep up with increasing medical costs, a rising number of patients, and rising patient demand for speedy information and billing, businesses must ensure their medical software is fully updated and optimized. But understanding the specific advantages associated with upgrading or implementing new software isn’t always easy. Even if you’re unsure of the best choices, don’t fret. Read on for the top three ways medical businesses may utilize the latest and greatest medical software services. By Sandra Mills, contributing writer
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Why Measurement Matters
8/13/2013
Healthcare Business Intelligence (BI) & Analytics have been in the spotlight recently, and they will continue to be a top priority for healthcare organizations. But the focus of BI and analytics is changing – from implementation to leveraging data to drive improvements in the delivery of healthcare. By Stacy Humphrey, director of product marketing, Dimensional Insight
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Home Health Ready For A Tech Revolution
8/1/2013
In this Q&A, Dave Crist, VP of Brother Mobile Solutions outlines the key challenges facing home health agencies today and how the latest mobile technologies can help.
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The Cloud Gets Personal with Wearable Tech
7/17/2013
Wearing the cloud - wearable tech gathers lifestyle data and connects humans to resources, wherever they are. By Jamar Ramos
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Memory Chips, or Prosthetic Devices for the Brain
7/16/2013
Someday a chip implanted in the brain might help restore long-term memories for patients with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. By Jamar Ramos
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Automation Hits Home Health Care
6/24/2013
The increase in seniors requiring home care may outpace the growth in qualified service providers. Are personal care robots the answer? By Jamar Ramos
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6 Health Care Apps For Patients or Physicians
6/19/2013
These innovative health tech apps offer support for both patients and health care providers. Uses of technology span health informatics and record keeping as well as professional networking. By Jamar Ramos
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Gaming Console Or Health Care Control Panel?
6/12/2013
Does a new gaming console launch get your heart racing? The new machine from Microsoft can even tell you how fast your heart is pumping. By Jamar Ramos
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Wireless Patient Monitoring Devices Solve Telecommunications Challenges
5/7/2013
When care providers at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, the largest Home Care & Hospice agency in Maine, initially launched their telehealth program, they were quickly able to see positive results from utilizing Honeywell’s Genesis family of remote patient monitoring devices to track the daily vital signs of patients and streamline patient-acquired data into one internet-accessible clinical dashboard.