Why Clinical Collaboration Has Become Essential to Healthcare
Solutions that keep doctors, patients and nurses connected deliver the results that everyone wants: better outcomes.
Every industry can benefit when workers collaborate more effectively. Working together can improve efficiency and productivity while boosting employee satisfaction and morale. But in the healthcare industry, effective collaboration can literally mean the difference between life and death. Because collaboration is so important in healthcare, technology advancements that make it easier for caregivers, providers and…
How Technology Helps Healthcare Providers Better Treat Aging Patients
Mobile devices, electronic health records and other solutions can deliver better, more efficient care to a booming population of seniors.
It’s no secret that the U.S. population is aging. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau notes that by the year 2030, all baby boomers will be older than 65. At that point, 1 out of every 5 U.S. residents will be of retirement age. This trend poses serious challenges for healthcare providers, who will be…
How Healthcare Organizations Can Protect Sensitive Data
Cyberthreats are a major challenge for hospitals and other medical providers; these steps can help them secure patient information.
Healthcare data is an especially attractive target for cybercriminals. Information that can be readily changed, such as a credit card number, is not as valuable as data such as Social Security numbers, birthdates, current and past addresses or next of kin, which are often found in medical records. Because this data is permanent, it can…
The Cloud Is Transforming Healthcare, but Security Concerns Persist
New capabilities to improve care come with challenges to protect critical data.
Technology is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, and the cloud is revolutionizing IT. This development was clear last month at the HIMSS 2019 conference in Orlando, Fla. Healthcare providers are finding innovative ways to use the cloud to improve everything from patient care to back-office billing. In fact, a 2018 report found that the healthcare industry…
At HIMSS19, AI Emerges as a Powerful Security Tool
Solutions that employ artificial intelligence can reduce vulnerabilities and automate response to attacks.
At the HIMSS19 healthcare IT conference this month, more than 40,000 attendees discussed the countless roles that technology can play in improving health and medicine. But in nearly every one of those discussions, security lurked as a critical consideration. Healthcare data is a resource of immense value, but it must remain secure. In a presentation…
