27
Nov
The Affordable Healthcare Act’s Open Enrollment period is finally here, giving millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans the opportunity to get health coverage for lower rates. Although this current Open Enrollment period ends in January 2017, many C-level healthcare executives are wondering how President-Elect Trump will change the Affordable...
17
Oct
At Nottingham University, Oxford University, and Warwick University in the UK, a three-year, EPSR-funded project has just been announced. The goal? To research how intelligent medical devices can improve patient care within hospitals, clinics, and private practices. More specifically, this research project “will investigate technologies to monitor patients and...
07
Oct
According to The Global Medical Tablet Pcs Industry 2016-2021 Market Research Report (MRS Research Group), the demand for medical tablets is forecasted to explode. The report notes that “the global medical industry is going to experience tremendous growth in the coming years with a range of development and investment...
22
Sep
For many physicians, the burden of adhering to federal requirements for meaningful use of EHR (electronic health record) technology can cause significant burnout. In fact, it’s estimated that doctors spend more than half of their time on EHRs and deskwork, and less than a third of their time with...
20
Sep
As the Obama Administration continues to push for implementation of and better adherence to EHRs (electronic health records), exciting news has just been released from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: 98% have avoided meaningful use payment adjustments as a result of complying with federal regulations. The push...
23
Aug
A report released by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights’ on July 7th showed that the number of healthcare data breaches for 2016 has already surpassed 2015 numbers, making this year an unfortunate new record in terms of hackers and data breaches within the...
07
Aug
When it comes to issues within the healthcare industry, much of media tends to focus on the growing demands placed on healthcare as a result of retiring Baby Boomers. However, not enough attention is provided to the latest crisis to hit the world of U.S. health – the growing...
05
Aug
If you walk down any store aisle that features television screens, smartphones, or cameras, you might see a wealth of terms indicating that the visual components of these pieces of tech are absolutely stunning. TV screens featuring advanced 4K content and smartphones capable of displaying crystal-clear pixels are now...
22
Jun
For many medical device companies, success is measured by their outputs, not their seamless integration into a medical environment. This means that their medical devices may meet industry standards, but they rarely hold up to real-world scenarios where germs, diseases, and communicable diseases can easily spread from patient to...
15
Jun
When it comes to the healthcare market, many experts tend to point to the burgeoning growth currently happening within the United States. As Baby Boomers retire, more healthcare professionals, hospitals, and technologies will be needed to support this aging population. However, perhaps the most exponential example of healthcare growth...
