Electronic health records (EHR), also known as electronic medical records (EMR), have had a major impact on the healthcare system. You and your healthcare IT department (HIT) know how it allows your providers to create, update, and share patients' health records quickly. This helps immensely with diagnosis [...]
You know what is an easy way to save 1.5 Million dollars? Follow HIPAA's regulations. This is the amount that companies on average are paying for each HIPAA violation. That is not including possible job loss or jail time. [...]
Did you know the heart determined your place in the afterlife? At least it did to the ancient Egyptians. A person's soul, represented by their heart, was weighed against the feather of Truth. If it weighed less, the soul went to Paradise. If it weighed more, the heart was devoured. [...]
Open almost any PC chassis and you'll see its cooling system whether it's a squarish fan unit or the more exotic water cooler. Or no fan at all if your PC uses a fanless design. [...]
In the past we discussed the uses for computers in healthcare facilities or hospitals. While we provided some solid guidelines, we didn't address the various departments, their specialties, and unique requirements. [...]
In the mid-Fifties, computer use in hospitals was mainly in the automation of financial and accounting tasks. As the technology grew and regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and Medicare/Medicaid information systems changed, computers became more and more common [...]
In the past we discussed the uses for computers in a medical healthcare facility or hospital. While we provided some solid guidelines, we didn't address the various departments, their specialties, and unique requirements. [...]
In the past we discussed the uses for computers in a medical healthcare facility or hospital. While we provided some solid guidelines, we didn't address the various departments, their specialties, and unique requirements. [...]