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How to pick the right EMR system for your practice
Electronic medical records (EMRs) allow healthcare providers to keep patients’ health records in digital format, eliminating the need for paper charts and ensuring that clients get accurate attention promptly. When selecting an EMR system for your healthcare practice, keep these key factors in mind. List down your requirements Before evaluating your EMR system options, make
Crucial tips to protect customers’ PHI
If your business handles protected health information (PHI), it’s your duty to take every step possible to ensure that your clients’ data is secured. Cybercriminals often target PHI because it contains personal, medical, and financial information that they can exploit for profit. This blog will discuss best practices your business can adopt to protect your
Can big data lower hospital readmission rates?
Business intelligence (BI) refers to the process of gathering data and turning it into useful insights. This data can be used to make better decisions about all aspects of a business, including operations, marketing, and sales. And in today’s world, big data is crucial in enhancing processes in major industries like healthcare. BI software, which
Why your company should care about HIPAA compliance
If your organization handles sensitive patient information, you need to comply with HIPAA. Failure to do so can result in fines and penalties. Read on to learn more about the importance of HIPAA compliance to businesses like yours. What is HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law
Are EHR systems better than paper-based systems?
Healthcare companies now realize that paper-based medical records have more drawbacks than advantages, and that it’s time to switch to electronic health records (EHRs). However, while EHR systems improve the provision of patient care, they are not without their drawbacks. Find out whether adopting EHRs is worth it. What are electronic health records? EHRs are
HIPAA-approved social media guidelines for businesses
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was established with the goal of protecting the privacy of medical providers and their patients. The act sets standards for how healthcare organizations must protect patient information, including what kind of security measures must be in place to keep data safe. In this blog post,
Work from home exercises to help you stay fit
Commuting to work and walking around the office to talk to coworkers helps burn calories throughout the day. But when you’re working from home, the amount of physical activity you do tends to be much less, which can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being. To stay fit, you can try these easy work from
Cloud computing in healthcare: 5 Benefits you can’t ignore
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and practices in healthcare are no exception. Cloud-based solutions offer many benefits over traditional methods, including reliability, convenience, security, and scalability. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the main advantages of cloud computing in the healthcare industry. Better data backup and recovery Data loss
Can blockchain technology revolutionize healthcare?
Perhaps you’ve heard about blockchain, a cutting-edge technology that experts believe has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry. But what exactly is blockchain, and what are its benefits? In this blog post, we’ll explain what blockchain is, how it works, and we’ll discuss the benefits it could bring to healthcare organizations. What is blockchain?
The advantages of telemedicine
When you have questions about your health or are feeling under the weather, you usually set up a face-to-face meeting with your healthcare provider. But advancements in communication technology are allowing people to consult with their doctors anytime and anywhere through a service called telemedicine. What is telemedicine? Telemedicine is an innovative and safe way