Wearables, devices used to sense data and process it into information, are generating quite the buzz in healthcare these days. But down the line, does that buzz come with a sting? In Wearable Tech News, Tony Rizzo reports wearable technology spending predictions of $50 billion by 2018. He also reports on a ground-breaking, glucose-sensing contact […]
As a group, we participate in a few volunteer activities or outings per quarter, which are found and chosen by the employees. This quarter, we've sponsored and attended the Kauffman Tire Spring Baseball Classic for Kids, provided dinner for 45 youth at the Covenant House of Georgia and last week, built 260 ham and cheese sandwiches […]
We receive daily inquiries from healthcare IT professionals and prospective consultants who want to learn more about Epic certification. Given Epic’s predominant market share and growth, it’s easy to understand why so many covet this badge of Epic expertise. But EMR-specific technical skills, while highly desirable, are by no means the only information technology needs […]
We asked our recruiters to outline resume must-haves that will truly set you apart from other candidates seeking healthcare IT consulting roles. Follow our tips and you’ll leave every recruiter and hiring manager wondering where you’ve been all their lives. Update your resume for each position While IT consultants typically utilize the same skills at […]
Just like with any information technology, a simple, clear, intuitive user interface makes all the difference in health IT. Developers and user experience designers, like those who created the infographic below, know from experience which features in new technology help with efficiency. From finding and registering patients to filling prescriptions and discharging patients, the infographic […]
Epic Certified Builder roles across Stork, ClinDoc, HIM, Orders, Willow, Beacon, Ambulatory and MyChart are available now. In this video, Director of Recruiting Dimple Kochikar explains the what, where and why of these Epic certified roles, which are located in various spots across the country. Dimple also explains our Referral Bonus program, which can earn […]
On May 20, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allowed providers another year to remain at Stage 1 of Meaningful Use, and the 2011 edition of CEHRT may be used for 2014. In addition, 2017 was confirmed as the start date for Stage 3. For some, unlike the ICD-10 delay, this postponement, confirmation […]
Director of Recruiting Dimple Kochikar has a long history of technology recruiting, spending the past 15 years finding other people jobs – and loving to do it. A native of Bombay (Mumbai), India, Dimple moved to the United States in 1997 and still travels the world as often as she can. Q: How did you […]
"Coffee + nap = brain reboot" isn't exactly the math we learned in school, but according to findings from the Sleep Research Laboratory at Loughborough University, it's the perfect solution for, say, a working health IT consultant experiencing jet lag or sleep deprivation. If you're exhausted at work (and don't typically have adverse reactions from […]
As a consultant, you want to know about the latest, best jobs to match your skill set, and our recruiters want to fill those jobs as quickly as possible with great candidates. So our Consultant Advisor Lindsey Gray offers three tips in the video below on how you can build a successful relationship with a […]
For the third year in a row, IT contractors report annual pay of $100,000 or more. According to a Dice survey, 54% of contractors earned at least $100K in 2013, up from 51% the previous year and 50% in 2011. Salary data for all IT professionals (contractors and full-time employees combined) show 35% earned six figure […]
In "The Godfather," the character Peter Clemenza reminds us that even in violent, turbulent times, something sweet can be salvaged. As we all assess and improvise after the ICD-10 delay, we can’t ignore the cannoli. Meaningful Use Stage 2 and the ICD-10 adoption were aligned to create “the perfect storm.” They are now offset by a […]