While health and fitness apps are still popular, the future of digital healthcare is in remote monitoring and consultation. According to the research2guidance fourth annual study on mHealth app publishing, fitness apps do not have the highest business potential for the future. From now through 2019, expect to see fitness apps decline in popularity, and remote monitoring and […]
Right up there with quilting and baking homemade bread, writing post-interview thank-you notes is a lost, but still much-appreciated art. Even if you think you’ve nailed the interview and will receive an offer immediately, a good thank-you note can cement your understanding of the work and the company, reiterate your strengths – and make you […]
The year 2015 is looking good for skilled IT professionals, as a new survey reports that more than half (59%) of IT employers will add temporary or contract workers this year. Plus, 54% of IT employers plan to add full-time permanent staff this year, and about 75% will offer higher starting salaries for new employees, […]
Spring feels distant with the relentless snow here in the Northeast. And yet, in healthcare IT circles there are seedlings popping up through the frozen ground. New growth and new ideas taking root all around. In the chill of December, the Argonaut Project arrived on the scene. Echoing the mythological allusion of the JASON report, the […]
Epic Systems confirms that it’s planning to launch its own app store called the App Exchange AppOrchard. While few other details are available, that isn’t stopping us from putting our own app ideas in motion. With Epic consultants and end users in mind, here are five apps we’d like to see in the new Epic […]
With telemedicine interest on the rise and mHealth and wellness device regulation in the news, patients and providers alike are interested in what medical innovations are up next. Moreover, everyone wants to know what medical devices, procedures and technology will make life - and health - easier in 2015 and beyond. Cleveland Clinic compiled its […]
Over the next seven years, the mature hospital information systems (HIS) market will see higher growth opportunities in non-clinical HIS segments, according to a new report from research firm Frost & Sullivan. The report, “U.S. Hospital Information Systems Overview and Outlook, 2013-2020: Managing Information in an Era of Reform,” says current penetration rates are high […]
We're starting our search for the best health IT Twitter influencers, and we need your help! In advance of naming the top HIT Twitter influencers in a separate blog post, we're calling for submissions of healthcare IT Twitter handles you follow that provide information about: Electronic medical record software systems Healthcare IT industry trends Healthcare information exchanges […]
Regulatory requirements, security concerns and innovations in cloud and mobility are among the top 10 trends driving healthcare QA and testing (QAT), according to Healthcare IT Leaders. Chief Quality Officer Michael Cooper presented his 10 key trends for the year in an on-demand web conference. The webinar replay and slides are available at: http://info.healthcareitleaders.com/top-10-trends-in-healthcare-qa-and-testing-for-2015. The […]
For minor ailments such as strep throat or pink eye, most patients would prefer to use telemedicine, according to a new study from Software Advice. Even though most surveyed (73%) have never participated in a telemedical visit, 76% of patients are at least “moderately interested” in virtually visiting the doctor instead of in a […]
For advocates of Health Information Exchanges (HIE), a new study on repeat imaging offers encouragement. As reported in January in Healthcare IT News, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College found that participants whose medical records were accessed through an HIE within 90 days were significantly less likely to have repeat imaging tests. The study comes on […]
The looming ICD-10 deadline is a focus for many testing professionals in healthcare, but QA teams at provider, payor and pharma organizations have other major priorities to plan for as well. Want to know what's hot? Join us at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, Feb. 3 to discover the Top 10 Trends in Healthcare […]