Current Headlines

1. Hospitals, Patients Benefitting From Remote Patient Monitoring
   6/7/2013

   Hospitals are using remote patient monitoring (RPM) to monitor recently discharged patients, patients with chronic conditions such as dementia or diabetes, and patients who have had devices such as pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy systems implanted. RPMs have taken on a renewed importance for healthcare providers as a result of hospitals facing financial penalties from Medicare because of their high readmission rates. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

2. Easing ICD-10 Transition Concerns
   5/28/2013

   ICD-10 is coming in October, and experts warn it will be complex and expensive. What can be done to make the transition smoother? By Lisa Kerner, contributing writer

3. The Shocking Truth About The Future Of Physician Practices
   5/24/2013

   A study of physicians reveals profitability is down, EHRs are still a hot topic, and private practices are still around … for now Follow John on Twitter: @buck25

4. How Electronic Health Record Can Revolutionize Health Care
   5/23/2013

   Electronic health record systems promise portable data that is more accessible to health care providers and patients alike. Find out about high-tech EHRs gaining steam in the health care system.

5. Why Physicians Need To Take Charge Of Healthcare Apps
   5/23/2013

   Healthcare apps have had their share of criticism but increased physician involvement is changing the way the industry views them. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

6. Looking For ROI In EHR
   5/15/2013

   Electronic Health Records (EHRs) w  ere designed, among other things, to save money and not contribute to $13.4 million operating losses. But that is exactly what happened at Maine Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital, according to Whit Richardson of the Bangor, ME Daily News. Richardson writes, “The loss occurred in the first half of the hospital’s fiscal year, which runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.” He goes on to quote CEO Richard Petersen as saying the hospital is in “a negative financial position that it has not witnessed in recent memory.” By John Oncea, editor, Healthcare Technology Online (@buck25)   

7. iPad Drives Patient Engagement
   5/15/2013

   Manhattan Research reported last year that physician adoption of tablets for professional purposes almost doubled compared to 2011, reaching 62% in 2012's survey. The survey of 3,015 practicing physicians across 25 specialties was reported on by Anthony Vecchione for InformationWeek Healthcare who noted, “Apple's iPad emerged as the dominant tablet platform.” Vecchione points out that the iPad’s dominance is “an extension of the general market where the iPad is a dominant player” and quotes Monique Levy, VP of research at Manhattan Research as saying “it is really suited for doctors in terms of graphics.” By John Oncea, editor, Healthcare Technology Online (@buck25)

8. Philadelphia, Schuylkill County Nursing Homes Receive Excellence Awards
   5/14/2013

   Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Michael Wolf will visit two nursing home facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania today to present the state's second annual "Awards for Excellence in Health Care Compliance

9. Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Of Suffolk Successfully Implements CellTrak
   5/14/2013

   CellTrak, the leading global provider of integrated mobile clinical solutions is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by New York based Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS) to provide the agency with its mobile technology software and that it has successfully completed the full roll-out

10. Charlotte Web Design Firm Launches New Healthcare Online Community For Nurses
    5/9/2013

    The Idea People have launched a new healthcare social and professional networking website for NurseTogether.com, one of the most popular online communities for nursing professionals.