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 […]
Though losing weight is the most popular New Year’s resolution, getting organized is the second most popular. If you’ve already cleaned out your closets, car, kitchen cabinets and home office, maybe it’s time to get your technology act together. And as a bonus, if you’re staring at your smartphone or laptop less often, you’ll have […]
In 2015, the global life sciences sector is adapting in an era of significant transformation. This year, life sciences sector growth is expected to skyrocket, due to aging populations, chronic diseases, rapidly expanding markets and treatment and technology advances, says Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited in its 2015 global life sciences sector outlook. The sector calls for developing both […]
While inspirational quotes tell you things like “Don’t wait for your ship to come in; swim out and get it!” the reality is that swimming for a long time can make your arms tired. If you’ve been in the job search pool for awhile, stay afloat with these five tips to supercharge your job search in […]
Talent Acquisition Specialist Christina Santini has been with Healthcare IT Leaders only since August, and in a sense, she's already outrun some of her coworkers. In October, Christina and two other Boston-office coworkers ran the CHaD (Children's Hospital at Dartmouth) HERO half marathon on behalf of Healthcare IT Leaders, and Christina beat the other two coworkers. An avid […]
Will IT spending increase in the New Year? Yes, but "how much" depends on who you ask. Different industry surveys show somewhat different outlooks for IT budgets in 2015. What’s clear is that some technologies (hint: security) will attract much more investment than others. ComputerWorld’s annual survey of IT executives projects a rosy view. Some […]
For full-time employees, the end of the calendar year typically means vacation days start over or roll over after Dec. 31, but as soon as the bottle of New Year’s Day champagne is empty, both IT consultants and FTEs begin planning their year ahead – including vacation days. Because self-employed consultants don’t receive vacation days in […]
The dizzying pace of change in healthcare IT shows no signs of slowdown, say industry analysts at IDC, a leading IT advisory firm. The group is forecasting increased spending on technologies that improve data security and manage healthcare costs. Other trends that may drive healthcare IT investments include a “focus on consumer experience and engagement, […]