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8 Elements of a Great Learning Management System
Let’s face it. With over 700 learning management system (LMS) vendors to choose from, narrowing down which LMS is right for your business can be tough. Even so, there are some key features and functionality that should be part of any modern solution. During your learning management system comparison, make sure you see these eight…
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First Response in the Era of Telemedicine
Over the last few years, telemedical technology has proven hugely disruptive, changing many aspects of both the healthcare industry and the patient experience. Thanks to the accessibility telemedicine offers, patients whose geographical location or mobility issues would otherwise prevent them from seeking consultation now have on-demand access to healthcare specialists. With providers around the world…
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The Importance of HIPAA Compliance and Health App Security
This is a guest post from Gene Fry, VP of Compliance for Scrypt. Scrypt is healthcare’s document platform that transforms your workflow via a HIPAA-compliant cloud-based environment. ___ When developing a healthcare app, determining whether or not it needs to meet HIPAA compliance can be a difficult process. From developers to consumers to organizations, the…
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Turbo Charge Your Healthcare Practice with an Integrated ECM Strategy
This is a guest post from Jeff Frankel, Executive Vice President and Principal at docSTAR, a B2B software firm specializing in cloud document management solutions and business process automation. He has more than two decades experience in corporate business development, with industry-leading firms such as Authentidate Holding Corp, Med-Flash, Health Focus of NY, and Ernst…
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SCORM Is Dead. Here’s Why Tin Can LMS Is The Future
Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM), is a protocol that enables two elearning tools to communicate with each other. In the elearning industry, this kind of tool is a necessity because it connects course developers, different platforms, and learners. Although SCORM holds the reputation of the gold standard in eLearning, it has manifested a series…
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Direct Messaging: The Biggest Step Towards EHR Interoperability
Security has become one of the biggest concerns for all forms of digital communication, and the risks are only growing. For medical practices, exchanging confidential patient information is commonplace, but many aren’t using the most effective tools for keeping that data safe. That’s especially true when it comes to electronic health records (EHR). ALSO READ:…
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Stop Using Excel to Track Sales Commissions
Excel is a powerful tool used by most businesses in some way, shape, or form. It allows you to congregate, track, and manipulate data to serve immediate needs or answer questions. But it was never designed to meet all of your business needs, and it certainly isn’t the best choice for processing or tracking commissions…
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Redesigning Your Performance Management Process for Success
Re-designing your performance management process isn’t a quick, one-step change you can implement overnight. But that’s not to say it isn’t important. Having the right practices in place can impact so many aspects of your organization. From employee engagement strategies to turnover rates to creating an open and communicative company culture, having an effective performance…
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How Can Providers Use Wearable Technology to Improve Patient Care?
This is a guest post from Tom Giannulli, MD, MS, the Chief Medical Information Officer at Kareo. _____ It seems like everywhere you look you see someone with a wearable health tracker like a fitbit or (forthcoming) Apple Watch. According to a recent survey conducted by TechnologyAdvice, one quarter of adults are now using either…
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The Power of Decision Support Tools
One of the most important components of running a successful business is attracting, retaining, and engaging your most valuable asset- your people. While there are many ways to accomplish this, offering your people benefits that go beyond legal requirements is proving to be one of the most effective techniques. In a Glassdoor survey, 60 percent…
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3 Keys to a Successful EHR Implementation
Guest Post from Tom Giannuli, MD, MS, Chief Medical Information Officer at Kareo. Physicians’ perspectives on electronic health records (EHRs) are a complicated thing. While just over 60 percent of physicians have an EHR, about 40 percent of those are seeking to replace their current system. So what is the deal? If more than 55…
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Are Cloud-Based EHRs the Solution to Interoperability?
Guest contribution from Tom Giannulli, MD, MS, Chief Medical Information Office at Kareo. EHR interoperability has been one of the key concepts behind the Meaningful Use program, but recently concerns have been raised that all EHRs should be required to offer simple user controlled interoperability. This would allow all interested parties to exchange data without…
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Healthcare and BI: How Can Analytics Improve Patient Care?
Healthcare is in the middle of a digital revolution with mountains of data generated daily. Forget those old steel filing cabinets and physicians’ reports filled out by hand–who can keep up? The future of healthcare technology is far more about electronic health records (EHRs), mobile apps, and personal connected fitness tools. Also Read: 3 Ways…
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Pros of Hiring A Freelancer vs. A Direct Hire in A High-Tech Economy
Are you thinking of hiring a freelancer over a full-time employee? You’re not alone. According to a recent study, there are over 57 million freelancers in the U.S., and they now make up around 36% of the workforce. If the current growth rates maintain their speed, freelancers could become the workforce majority with 50.9% by…
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5 Reasons Why Medical Grade Computers Matter in the Hospital
The lives of people are in the hands of medical professionals, and it’s up to medical staff to provide the best care possible for each and every patient. That has been the ultimate reason behind the mass use of computers in hospitals today. Ask any medical staff individual how they record a patient’s progress and…