Nothing Comes for Free
By Matt Fisher – Many websites, mobile applications, software solutions and similar solutions are offered for “free.” The services are free from the perspective that there is no cost to acquire or use the service.
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What’s Going On with Blockchain in Healthcare?
Keeping up with technologies that are changing how healthcare is delivered. Can a continuously growing chain of blocks using cryptography have applications in healthcare? Tune in to the Tate Chronicles.
Marching Again in the March for Science
By William Hersh MD – Last year I gave some thought before deciding to participate in the Portland March for Science. It was not that I am afraid to express my political views, but rather I had some hesitation about politicizing science.
Dr. Donald Rucker, ONC’s National Coordinator for Health IT, to Headline WEDI 2018 Spring Conference
WEDI announced Dr. Donald Rucker, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, will headline the 2018 WEDI Spring Conference this May 21-23 at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ.
How Blockchain Will Transform the Healthcare Industry
By Cara Sloman – While blockchain technology was initially developed to support the exchange of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, its decentralized, distributed ledger of digital events also offers many appealing possibilities to the healthcare industry.
New Spike in EHR Replacement Activity Jars Larger Physician Practice Market, 2018 Black Book Survey
Highly functional, highly customizable integrated EHR, Practice Management, RCM and ICD10/ Coding products are proving to be the sought after technology solution of choice for groups and clinics with 12 or more practitioners according to the nearly 19,000 total EHR users responding to the six month client satisfaction poll.
Fun with Online Scheduling
By William A. Hyman – I recently had the need to make an appointment with one of my specialists, of which I have an increasing number as I age. Going to the provider’s website I found the now familiar opportunity to schedule an appointment online.
Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – March 2018
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of March that we think deserve sharing again.
Precision Medicine Under the Microscope
Understanding how a person’s genetics, environment, and lifestyle can help determine the best approach to prevent or treat disease. We are on the beat to find and report just what is happening now in Precision Medicine. The AACR just ended its 5 day annual meeting.