SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWSLETTER3 BYOD horror stories healthcare providers can learn from
More healthcare providers are allowing doctors, nurses and other employees to use their own personal smartphones, tablets and other devices. While that may be great for productivity and patient care, it can create new risks, as shown by these three real-life BYOD horror stories. Read more
One tool doctors want but aren’t getting support for
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More doctors are turning to mobile devices and online tools for their work. Is your health IT department supporting all the tools doctors want and need? Read more
5 critical mobile security features for smartphones and tablets in health care
Doctors, nurses and other employee are bringing personal mobile devices to work at healthcare organizations. Here are five critical mobile security features IT should require before those gadgets access any sensitive data. Read more
Survey: Most businesses don’t protect against mobile security threats
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Most organizations are starting to use smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, and health care providers are no different. Unfortunately, mobile security practices haven’t kept pace. Read more
Survey: Entering data in mobile EHRs still a challenge
Smartphones and tablets are becoming popular in the medical profession, in part because they can be used to access electronic health records (EHRs). However, some obstacles still stand in the way before mobile EHRs are used to the fullest extent. Read more
Survey: Patients want text messages, mobile apps from their doctors
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Despite help from new technology, doctors are missing out on opportunities to help keep their patients healthier and more satisfied, according to one recent survey. Read more
Survey: Patients using mobile devices to manage their own health
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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
Do doctors trust mobile apps for healthcare?
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Many mobile applications are being developed to help people better manage their health. But how do doctors, nurses and other clinicians feel about their patients relying on those apps? Read more
Survey: 91% of doctors want mobile EHRs
Many organizations, including healthcare providers, have been wary about allowing the use of mobile devices because of fears that they’ll lead to sensitive data being lost or stolen. But if doctors have their say, they’ll soon be using smartphones and tablets to view electronic health records, according to a recent survey. Read more
Symantec: Most lost smartphones end up in the wrong hands
Many doctors and healthcare employees have started using smartphones and tablets for their work. While that may help them be more productive, it can put a lot of sensitive medical data at risk if a device is lost. Read more