Information technology and digital health are transforming healthcare.
As more services take advantage of instant communication, consumers have experienced the ease of online shopping, quick access to rides in most areas, on-demand music and other useful benefits. It makes sense that the healthcare industry would also join in… Continue Reading
Mobile device apps are not just for recreational and other amusing functions on the phone. Today, apps are being developed that can provide real value to a user’s life experience. Among the most helpful apps that actually produce concrete predictions… Continue Reading
EHRs have become a ubiquitous in US healthcare. As of 2017 86% of practices and 94% of the US hospitals have adopted an EHR, but what about their usability? Continue Reading
For many patients, visiting the dentist is a source of often intense anxiety. Several psychological factors can cause fear of the dental clinic. For one thing, dental work occurs in an area directly close to your sensory organs—your eyes, ears,… Continue Reading
What comes to mind when you think of a pharmacy? If you are a baby boomer, you probably still recall the older style where there was a booth where you sat and had some homemade ice cream while your mother… Continue Reading
There is no question that it can be a difficult time for you and all of your family members if you are undergoing a medical crisis. This is because it is a life-and-death situation. Naturally, this also means that researchers… Continue Reading
There is no doubt that technology is changing our world in many ways. Many do not realize that technology and computing are the driving forces behind many of our daily activities. They help operate the electrical grid, manage transportation systems,… Continue Reading
Count It! Lock It! Drop It! drop box finder, a handy tool used to locate disposal locations for un-used medications (part of the CLD’s don’t be an accidental drug dealer campaign), is now available on the MedManage app (distributed by… Continue Reading
MIT’s Alter Ego project is a cognitive helmet allowing humans to interact with machines, through the process of brainstorming – without speaking a word. AI powered EHR is having many successes in the healthcare industry. Continue Reading
Automation has transformed almost every aspect of our lives. It has been adequately employed in other industries like manufacturing and transportation, but very slowly and perhaps, differently in the healthcare industry. There are numerous benefits that automation is bringing in… Continue Reading
