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Filed under: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Medical technology
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
Healthcare IT trends to expect in 2013
With changes to compliance rules and federal incentive programs, new mobile developments, and other significant changes, here are three healthcare IT trends for the new year. Read more
IT investments not paying off quickly for health care, report says
A lot of private and public money is being put into in EHRs and other health IT systems. But a new report says those investments aren’t saving health care as much as was expected. Read more
Study: IT support, EHR training key to improving quality of care
A primary goal of increased health IT adoption is to improve the quality of care delivered to patients. And according to a new study, it’s not just the technology that’s needed, but strong tech support, as well. Read more
Health IT spending rises as hospital budgets decrease
Filed under: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Industry news
Planning to make significant health IT investments in 2013? Your organization isn’t alone. Read more
Doctors want to use telehealth tools, but need more training and support
Filed under: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Telehealth
Some recent surveys report that patients want to be able to use more mobile health tools and remote monitoring technologies, but their doctors aren’t providing them. And now a new report shows that doctors are willing to use telemonitoring — but only if their organization’s health IT department provides the proper training and support. Read more
Studies: Health IT increasing injuries in doctors and nurses
Filed under: Communication, In This Week's E-Newsletter
Health IT tools can help improve care and outcomes for patients. But according to recent studies, they may also create new health issues – for doctors and other staff. Read more
Report: Going green could save hospitals billions
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For healthcare organizations looking to control costs, becoming more environmentally friendly should help – and that includes implementing more green IT initiatives. Read more
After Obama win, will health IT efforts continue as planned?
Filed under: Compliance, In This Week's E-Newsletter
Obama’s re-election may have staved off some big challenges to the federal government’s health IT plans and could give providers some clarity on what to expect moving forward. Read more
Execs want more health IT ROI measurements
Struggling to get budget approval for new health IT projects? Here’s one thing the folks in charge of the purse strings would like to see: Read more