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Where PACS currently stand in the medical imaging market
Although medical imaging technology has changed over the years thanks to AI and the cloud, PACS remain a mainstay for many healthcare organizations.
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Medical imaging benefits from cloud-based storage
Advancements in medical imaging means larger files and an increased demand for greater storage capacity. The cloud offers a reprieve for healthcare organizations.
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Wearables lack data showing impact on outcomes, expert says
A number of factors stand in the way of acceptance of wearable device health data in the healthcare community, including a lack of data showing the impact on clinical outcomes.
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Compare EHR software by examining these key features
Compare EHR software options and look at the features they offer healthcare organizations for mobile access, certifications, reporting, workflow automation and document management.
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Healthcare IoT has the potential to greatly improve patient care – but it’s not without its challenges. Download this essential guide in one PDF and learn how to overcome the obstacles: security, data overload, regulations, and more.
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Wearables lack data showing impact on outcomes, expert says
A number of factors stand in the way of acceptance of wearable device health data in the healthcare community, including a lack of data showing the impact on clinical outcomes.
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CMS replaces meaningful use with new program
CMS is replacing meaningful use with 'Promoting Interoperability' and proposing new Medicare payment programs with looser physician reporting rules and more price transparency.
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What's behind the attitude change toward AI in radiology?
AI in radiology pushes the move to quantitative imaging, and brings new opportunities, as well as challenges to technology developers from different vendors.
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AAFP recommends steps to reduce health IT regulations
The American Academy of Family Physicians has recommended steps to relieve the burden of health IT regulations on physicians. In a letter to CMS administrator Seema Verma and ONC national ...
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AI in healthcare holds diagnostic promise
Prevention of heart attacks and diagnoses of cancer may one day improve, thanks to AI. Infograph statistics reveal promising findings for AI applications in healthcare.
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Use a patient approach with healthcare APIs
With this week’s news that healthcare interoperability is getting a boost from the support of six major tech companies, it’s tempting to think that is where the breakthroughs are going to happen. ...
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Medical imaging benefits from cloud-based storage
Advancements in medical imaging means larger files and an increased demand for greater storage capacity. The cloud offers a reprieve for healthcare organizations.
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Wearables lack data showing impact on outcomes, expert says
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Want better patient engagement? Ask the right questions
The healthcare CRM market is crowded and it can be difficult to know how to choose the right solution. Our experts outline the right questions to ask before you begin your journey.
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Outsourcing IT operation management benefits health system
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The main success of healthcare CRM might be simple one
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A first person view of today's medical records system. It's not pretty
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Greater interoperability needs government intervention
Government intervention can help enhance health information exchange and interoperability by creating organizational incentives in the healthcare industry.
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Health IT can contribute to the battle against opioids
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Guard patient data as it migrates to healthcare cloud
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Moving to cloud storage necessitates a risk assessment
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Cloud in healthcare rises above privacy, compliance pressures
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Speed off with flash storage benefits for healthcare
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Biometrics in healthcare further protects clinical data
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AI lowers hurdles to digital transformation of healthcare
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Emerging technologies in healthcare: IoT, blockchain and AI
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ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision)
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition (ICD-10), is a clinical cataloging system that went into effect for the U.S. healthcare industry on Oct. 1, 2015, after a series of lengthy delays.
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telemedicine
Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services, such as health assessments or consultations, over the telecommunications infrastructure.
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Cloud in healthcare rises above privacy, compliance pressures
The cloud hovers over just about everything these days, including hospitals and health systems. Healthcare CIOs fully understand that migration is inevitable, but security of sensitive patient records and maintaining compliance with federal health ...
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A first person view of today's medical records system. It's not pretty
The cardiologist walked in to the hospital room and handed me an envelope. “My notes and his test results are in there,” he said. “Don’t lose that – it’s gold.” Gold? Sure. But that envelope was ...Continue Reading
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Mandatory PDMP doesn't always work to curb opioid crisis, according to new research
Given the statistics from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that 11.5 million people misused prescription opioids, contributing to 40% of all U.S. opioid overdose deaths in 2016, it seems ...Continue Reading
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Medicare is moving to the cloud, but slowly
The U.S. Digital Service is slowly moving a Medicare mainframe to the cloud as a way to prepare for value-based care. Here's a look inside the office's deliberate strategy.
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AHIMA conference and exhibition
EHR system innovations gain steam at AHIMA conference
Health information professionals shared visions of more effective EHR systems at the 2018 AHIMA Convention, including how to better identify LGBTQ patients in EHRs.
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Establishing interoperable electronic health systems
Six tech companies step up to help interoperability
Six tech giants have vowed to help healthcare interoperability efforts. It could be encouraging, or no help at all. Experts offer their predictions on the value.
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- ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision)
- telemedicine
- PACS (picture archiving and communication system)
- registered health information technician (RHIT)
- Cerner Corp.
- clinical decision support system (CDSS)
- Health IT (health information technology)
- fee-for-service (FFS)