By Devin Partida – Software defects in clinical information technology (IT) systems present a growing legal risk. They can cause patient harm or data breaches, leading to lawsuits. What can health care and IT professionals do to manage this risk?
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By Devin Partida – Patient messaging is an essential component of coordinating care. Doctors want fast channels to answer questions and share instructions, while patients want the same simplicity and convenience they experience with the apps they use every day.
By Devin Partida – One of the most crucial responsibilities in healthcare is protecting patient information. Federal and state regulations determine what healthcare professionals can share, but loved ones want to be involved and informed of what’s happening.
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By Devin Partida – The role of the chief information officer (CIO) has evolved rapidly alongside the digital transformation of health care. It expanded beyond leading the IT department and now fully reflects its C-suite status, overseeing all aspects of technology and data strategy within the industry.
By Devin Partida – Healthcare IT and accounting work hand in hand to provide patients with safe and affordable virtual services. Maintaining secure environments protects customer data and increases trust, encouraging people to return for more services when needed.
By Devin Partida – Optimizing Health Savings Account (HSA) utilization helps patients afford care, lightens the billing department’s workload and saves hospitals money. IT professionals can improve usage by making the experience as frictionless as possible. Even simple changes can have a substantial impact.
By Devin Partida – As the health IT industry has gained momentum, it has strengthened the pharmaceutical supply chain, providing many benefits to patients, medication producers and health care providers. What specific advantages can strategically applied technologies bring to supply chain management?
By Devin Partida – Clear communication in health care can mean the difference between life and death. When delays, miscommunications and inefficiencies disrupt treatment, they directly impact patient outcomes. Traditional modes of communication may have worked in the past, but human error and forgetfulness can hinder its effectiveness.