Electronic health record systems

Electronic health record (EHR) systems play a vital role in health care. Find resources for navigating the complexities of using EHR systems, from EHR selection and implementation to user training. EHR vendors can also learn about the federal government's EHR certification program.

March 30, 2021 30 Mar'21
Apple Watch effective at assessing heart health

An at-home walking test with the Apple Watch yielded 'accurate and meaningful insights' into a person's heart strength, a Stanford University study found.
March 09, 2021 09 Mar'21
Broad use of EHR voice assistants still years away

EHR voice assistants aren't much more than a Siri-type interface to the patient's healthcare record right now. But vendors and clinicians see big things for the tech.
November 23, 2020 23 Nov'20
EHR go-live goes virtual in 2020

Healthcare systems relied on virtual command centers to support staff during EHR go-lives this year, which has proved so successful experts believe there's no going back.
November 18, 2020 18 Nov'20
To prep for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, CIOs turn to data

CIOs should prepare a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan now. Making sure immunization records are digitized and easy to access is a good first step.

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electronic intensive care unit (eICU)

An Electronic Intensive Care Unit (eICU) is a form or model of telemedicine where state-of-the-art technology is used to provide an additional layer of critical care service to patients. Continue Reading
A look inside the all-in-one HCISPP exam guide

Check out this excerpt from the HCISPP All-in-One Exam Guide to learn more about privacy and security in healthcare, one of the seven domains tested by the official exam. Continue Reading
Get started on your HCISPP training with this practice quiz

Are you thinking of taking the HCISPP exam? If so, here's 10 practice questions from Sean P. Murphy's 'HCISPP All-in-One Exam Guide' to help get you started. Continue Reading

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InterSystems IRIS Data Platform reduces complexity for Epic customers

Epic is using the InterSystems IRIS Data Platform for data ingestion and analysis in its latest release of its EHR. Scott Gnau, vice president of data platforms at InterSystems, said the IRIS Data ... Continue Reading
Top 5 reasons to do an EMR replacement

Switching EMR systems is no picnic. But what if your provider gets acquired, or your small practice starts to grow beyond the EMR's functionality? Continue Reading
Blockchain shows potential for healthcare claims data access

Medical claims are gold mines of useful health information, but accessing them with HIPAA-compliant security is a universal headache. Blockchain might make it easier. Continue Reading

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How to prevent a data breach: 10 best practices and tactics

When it comes to data breach prevention, the stakes are high. While it's impossible to eliminate the risk, organizations can minimize it by following these best practices. Continue Reading
5 best practices to consider when implementing telehealth

The pandemic has rapidly accelerated the adoption of telehealth services and with these best practices, clinics and medical practices can ensure the implementation is a success. Continue Reading
How one medical center overcame legacy EHR systems

Parkview Medical Center needed to free data held hostage in legacy systems. Here's how the institution succeeded and how other healthcare organizations can follow. Continue Reading

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3 tasks healthcare CIOs should pursue during pandemic

During the COVID-19 crisis, healthcare CIOs are enabling a remote workforce and scaling out telehealth options. But they can also streamline a few processes that will help patients and providers. Continue Reading
Healthcare data breaches persist as security investments flounder

Healthcare is still catching up to other industries in terms of investments in security and IT. This is complicated by the number of different systems that must be protected. Continue Reading
6 steps to better third-party risk management

The American Medical Collection Agency data breach exposed the hazard of dealing with service providers. Here are six steps on how to better manage third-party vendors. Continue Reading