Are computers better at treating patients than doctors?

Healthcare providers are using more health IT, and not just to organize records but also to help doctors make diagnoses and determine treatment plans. And a new study says doctors could benefit from using technology even more.  Read more

Watson supercomputer now seeing patients

We first reported in 2011 about what Watson, the IBM supercomputer that won a round of Jeopardy, would be doing for its next assignment: helping doctors make better and more-informed decisions for patients.  Read more

Patients don’t like when doctors use clinical decision support tools, study says

One of the of the biggest benefits of EHRs and other health IT systems is that they give doctors access to new tools that help analyze data and guide doctors to make better decisions. However, a new study shows that many patients aren’t comfortable with doctors’ use of clinical decision support tools.  Read more

Study: Mobile apps help avoid dangerous drug interactions

We’ve written before about how patients can benefit from mobile health apps that help them keep track of treatment or wellness plans. Here’s another way mobile apps can help doctors and patients:  Read more

Warning for patients: Look out for bogus mobile health apps

Many patients are using mobile health apps to take greater control of their own care and improve their health. But unfortunately, a lot of them may be duped by app developers selling 21st-century snake oil.  Read more

iPad Mini will be a hit in health care, survey says

Though Apple’s iPad Mini was just announced a few weeks ago, the device had been rumored to be in the works for months. And excitement for a smaller iPad had built up, especially among medical professionals.  Read more

3 health IT hazards that threaten patient safety

Though EHRs and other health IT systems can improve care, they could have a negative impact on patient safety if they aren’t properly designed, implemented and used.  Read more

Study: Electronic checklist can reduce medication errors

Aside from reducing costs, one of the top benefits of health IT is that it can help providers improve patient safety. One recent study shows the success of a hospital’s efforts to reduce dangerous medication errors.  Read more

Survey: Patients using mobile devices to manage their own health

Patients are becoming more eager to manage their own health care – and smartphones and tablets are giving them valuable tools they can use to do that.  Read more

Beyond EHRs: New health IT tools improving patient care and safety

When people think about health IT, they often first think of electronic health records, e-prescribing, and other software systems. But those aren’t the only tech tools that are helping improve healthcare.  Read more

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