While you may wonder why anyone would be interested in your latest health history, healthcare information is indeed valuable. Most of us have some type of healthcare information from our birth, to annual physicals, to any time spent in the hospital. This information is valuable to hackers and can often be tied to financial information. […]
Read More ›Mobile devices have created a new communication channel between healthcare service providers and patients. However, the benefits of mobile devices in healthcare go beyond the communication channels. They enable better coordination, improve diagnostic accuracy, and build a bridge of trust. Despite the benefits, lots of healthcare providers are reluctant to integrate mobile phones and tablets […]
Read More ›Encouragement and adoption of EHR systems in the U.S. has been at a gigantic level. Despite the increasing adoption rates, along with the digitization opportunities and benefits, it seems healthcare industry is still not making full use of it. And thus, there is a pressing need to improve EHR implementation across healthcare facilities. A research […]
Read More ›Healthcare industry is looking into mobile and wireless applications to resolve its data problems. As one of the largest data producers, it needs solutions that will help the industry achieve interoperability. Achieving interoperability between the current mHealth technologies means creating an environment where healthcare organizations and providers can easily access and share medical information with […]
Read More ›Healthcare is amongst the worst hit industries suffering from major loopholes in data security. Data breaches in this industry are increasing every year at an alarming rate. According to the United States Office of Civil Rights, in 2016, there were a total of 326 breach incidents reported. 2015 was ‘the year of healthcare data breach’ […]
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