December 22, 2024
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Healthcare IT and Data Management

Eight Reasons Why Data Management In Healthcare Is Important

Jeremy05 mins

Data management has several applications within the healthcare industry, and it affects service managers, commissioners, physiotherapists and performance managers. Healthcare data may be difficult to wrangle. However, there are tips for understanding both the applications and issues of data management within healthcare. 1. Ticking a Box Many clinicians focus on patient interface rather than data…

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Medicaid USA and affordable care act

Five Ways Healthcare Will Improve as a Result of the Affordable Care Act

Tate Handy07 mins

This year the Medicare open enrollment period overlaps with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace also referred to as “Obamacare.” Medicare isn’t part of the Health Insurance Marketplace established by ACA, so recipients don’t have to replace their Medicare coverage with Marketplace coverage.   Medicare enrollees may also benefit from the improved…

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Rural Healthcare in Australia

Farming Out To Pharmacists: Addressing The Healthcare Skills Shortage In Rural Australia

Marty Huggins06 mins

A former top Australian healthcare official has proposed new measures to address the shortage of healthcare services in rural areas of the country. The proposal, which has been backed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, seeks to expand on the duties that pharmacists are licensed to perform within the Australian healthcare system, bringing them more…

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university-of-sheffield

Sheffield University Develops New Voice Input Communication Aid Technology

Nick06 mins

The University of Sheffield this week cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s leading universities when it showcased its latest invaluable contribution to independent living for the disabled. The university’s new Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare (CATCH) enjoyed a highly acclaimed launch with the unveiling of a new technology that assists those…

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Men's Health Infographic

Georgetown University Celebrates Awareness Month On Men’s Health [Infographic]

Marty Huggins01 mins

It’s Movember, the annual month-long event dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health, and I thought you would be interested in sharing our men’s health infographic with your audience on the The Local Brand with your healthcare sector news. For example, did you know that seven million American men have not attended a physician’s appointment…

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Employee wellness

The Impact Of Employee Wellness Programs On Businesses

Marty Huggins08 mins

With the wave of concern over the proposed health care reform laws scheduled to go into effect early in 2014, many organizations are examining ways of reducing health insurance premium costs whilst maintaining a productive workforce. Under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act of 2010, a vast majority of employers must provide greater access to affordable…

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[Infographic] Technology Makes for a Better Patient Experience

Marty Huggins12 mins

There are many different components that go into providing an exceptional patient experience at your medical facility. From minimizing wait times to maximizing the level of detail and attention given to each patient, you will be able to promote recovery and make sure your patients are happy in the process. With emerging technology, you can…

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medical records

5 Factors of Cloud Computing for Medial Records

Marty Huggins18 mins

When it comes to buzzwords in the field of technology, “cloud computing” is certainly up there on the list. However, that doesn’t mean that the hype is undeserved. Whether you’re considering moving to cloud computing, never heard of the term before, or have already made the leap, here are five decisions that you should consider…

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Medical Equipment

Better Medical Equipment Supply Management Can Keep Your Healthcare Company Away from Usual Troubles

Marty Huggins06 mins

Contract management is critical to the modern healthcare field. Maintaining the right vendor connections and supply chain elements can produce improved outcomes for patients and help medical facilities to maintain financial viability in the competitive healthcare marketplace. The prompt and reliable delivery of medical equipment can be a matter of life or death for patients…

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medical outsourcing

An Effective Solution For Creating A Well-Run Medical Practice

Marty Huggins07 mins

Many private medical practices never reach their full potential because the doctors who own their private practice think of his or her work more as a job than a professional business. It is understood that traditionally, doctors are supposed to be more interested in caring for their patients, than running their practice as a business….

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