Archives for August 2016
Leidos Deal Closes, Spawning Vast Solutions Enterprise29 Aug 2016
On Tuesday of this week, Virginia-based Leidos Holdings completed its acquisition of Lockheed Martin’s information systems and services business, doubling... Continue Reading
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Electronic health records intuitively make life easier29 Aug 2016
Few among us appreciate mandates, especially federal mandates, however one of those mandates has yielded some technological advancements locally. The... Continue Reading
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Telehealth success depends on integration with electronic health records29 Aug 2016
When the Texas Department of Criminal Justice started its telemedicine program some 25 years ago, a couple hundred virtual visits... Continue Reading
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Almost half of NHS Trusts hit hard by ransomware29 Aug 2016
Nearly half of all NHS Trusts in England have admitted to falling victim to cyber attacks by ransomware within the... Continue Reading
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Health IT Pros Worried About Mobile Security Threats29 Aug 2016
A Spyglass Consulting Group study found the majority of hospitals surveyed have concerns about their ability to support and protect... Continue Reading
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Addressing Health IT Staffing Challenges and Talent Gaps29 Aug 2016
The ongoing demand for health IT in healthcare delivery organizations, stemming from objectives such as meaningful use attestation as well... Continue Reading
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Why WhatsApp Could Be A Game-Changer for American Health Care29 Aug 2016
When messaging service WhatsApp announced in April that it would adopt end-to-end encryption, it rankled law-enforcement agencies worldwide. But the... Continue Reading
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Understanding Effect of EHR Usability on Clinical Workflows29 Aug 2016
Providers use EHRs to perform everyday clinical tasks, manage their workflows, and participate in federal incentive programs such as meaningful... Continue Reading
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Loblaw offers $170M bid for medical records firm QHR29 Aug 2016
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is buying QHR Corp., an electronic medical records company based in Kelowna, B.C., in a deal worth... Continue Reading
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Mayo Clinic picks one telemedicine vendor to ease use for clinicians29 Aug 2016
The Mayo Clinic has consolidated its emergency telemedicine services from using 11 vendors to just one as it seeks to... Continue Reading
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