Paper and Film Records Found to be Most Common Locations of Healthcare Data Breach
Data breach in the healthcare sector involves the loss of sensitive data including an individual’s name, Social Security number, medical records, and possibly financial data such as credit or debit card numbers. An article in Health Management finds that January 2018 saw an average of
Health IT Adoption Continues Providing Better Medical Outcomes – Study
Impact of Information Technology (IT) in the growth of the healthcare industry has reached heights, with several studies proving the better outcomes of this combination. A systematic literature review published recently in the Journal of Medical Internet Research says that adoption of health information technology
EHR Fails in Delivering Critical Value-based Care Tools, Says Survey
While several reports including Aetna’s 2018 Health Care Trends suggest the use of health IT tools such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs) as an important driver of value-based care, there are surveys that find that EHRs are not meeting providers’ needs for value-based care (VBC)
How EHRs Prevent Adverse Events and Improve Patient Safety
Health information technology (HIT) includes methods and applications that enhance clinician decision-making and communication. Electronic health records (EHRs), for instance, have changed the way documentation is done and medical transcription services are delivered. Studies have found that EHRs can also prevent adverse events and improve
Computerized Reminders can Improve Flu Vaccination Rates, says Study
Flu levels remain elevated in the United States even during week 7 (February 11-17, 2018), according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) mortality surveillance data available on February 22, 2018 indicate that 9.5% of the deaths that
