Google Glass, the wearable mobile technology from Google is creating an impact in healthcare space. The most recent development is that surgeons are experimenting with Glass to improve their efficiency. Can Google Glass become a game changer for surgeons? With … Continue reading
Read MoreThe conversion of paper documents into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) or Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) picked up pace when the Affordable Care Act With EHR, wherever the patient goes, physicians can access the information they need to treat the patient. Though it is really helpful for data collection, many physicians find it a cumbersome task to enter data into the EHR. Continue reading
Read MoreClinical innovation, which is an essential element of health care reform, is expected to impact the demand for physicians in the upcoming years. One study pointed out that if health IT gets fully implemented in 30% of the physician offices, … Continue reading
Read MoreMore and more innovative technologies are ruling the business world today. Jobs that require knowledge and skills are assisted by these new technologies. Both businesses and outsourcing companies are now witnessing a change in the way businesses function.
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when a person’s airway gets blocked during sleep. This condition if untreated will increase the chances of blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases. A recent population-based study conducted by researchers in Taiwan found that people diagnosed … Continue reading
Read MoreOn March 1, 2013, President Obama signed an order putting budget cuts – or sequesters, as they are called – into effect which require National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other research agencies to cut their budget. NIH has already cut 5 percent or $1.55 billion from its fiscal year 2013 budget. It is estimated that more than 80 percent of the NIH’s budget is spent on 300,000 research personnel at over 2,500 universities and research institutions in the United States. Continue reading
Read MoreStroke deaths in the United States have been dropping quite dramatically since the early 20th century, according to a recent report published by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke mortality rates from 250 per 100,000 population in 1900 to about 60 per 100,000 by 2000 and 40 per 100,000 population in 2010. Continue reading
Read MoreDigitization of patient records offers the benefit of better accessibility to the health record and for tracking patient outcomes, which would improve the quality of care. However, physicians are finding it difficult to enter patient information into the electronic health … Continue reading
Read MoreThough EHRs are helping in the management of health care records, most physicians are finding it cumbersome and time consuming to enter patient data into the system. According to a report presented at the American Academy of Family Physicians, resident physicians are spending additional time of 16 minutes a day on EHR documentation. Continue reading
Read MoreElectronic Health Records (EHRs) are designed to ensure accurate patient documentation. However, many physicians are facing challenges with the EHR/EMR system and feel that it affects their efficiency. They find that entering data into the system during the patient encounter … Continue reading
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