U.S. Leads Many Nations in Health IT
Analysts point to a combination of private initiatives and government standards that helped American physicians be among the worldwide leaders when it comes to health information technology adoption and use.
EHRs Aren’t Specialist-Friendly Enough
KLAS survey shows that most electronic health records systems are not tailored to medical or surgical specialties.
The CMS Incentive Programs for EHRs in 2012: Looking Forward and Looking Back
With the first year of meaningful use behind us, we’ve learned some important lessons about how to navigate the program, what to expect going forward, and what we might do differently. The full impact and ramifications of these CMS programs remains to be seen, but they do appear to be broadly impacting provider adoption of technology.
Chicago Hospital Doctors Say iPads Raise Their Efficiency
When doctors-in-training at the University of Chicago were given iPad tablet computers to use on their rounds, they found that using the device helped them be more efficient at ordering tests and procedures for their patients.
iPad Health Apps: Half of Doctors to Use Them, How You Can, Too
The apps aren’t just for consumers interested in losing weight, monitoring their blood sugar or maintaining an exercise regime, by the end of 2012, half of U.S. doctors are expected to use apps for their own medical practices
11 Stages of the iPad’s History in Healthcare
In anticipation of the release of the third-generation iPad on March 16, Healthcare IT News looks back through the device’s history in healthcare and the ways physicians, patients, and IT professionals have used it.
Many Patients Initially Choose PD, but Start on HD
According to researchers, many patients start dialysis treatment with hemodialysis (HD) even though they initially had opted for peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Nephrology: A Revival for 2012
Currently, many countries, including the United States, are facing a workforce shortage in nephrology. How can medical students be inspired to choose this field of medicine?
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