Information Technology - February 2014
Survey: Top-level support lacking at health care data centers
Only 30 percent of the health care facilities surveyed say they have top-management support
2/27/2014
Study says healthcare organizations under siege from cyberattacks
In addition to getting access to patient files and information, the attackers infiltrated devices such as radiology imaging software, conferencing systems, printers, firewalls, Web cameras and mail servers
2/25/2014
Technology gaps threaten post-acute facilities
Without better technology capabilities, about half of providers surveyed predict they will be bought out by more capable companies by 2015
2/25/2014
Designing for EHRs in today's healthcare facility
Process map, systems analysis and staff training keys to successful plan
2/25/2014
New program to offer long distance health services to students
With bluetooth-enabled stethoscopes, otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes, a pediatrician will see patients at the elementary school as part of a telehealth program
2/24/2014
Upgrading infrastructure for electronic health records
Developing an integrated, facility-wide EHR system starts with routing new cabling and wiring, installing power and data outlets, enabling Wi-Fi access and identifying information technology rack closets
2/21/2014
Texas hospital recognized for efforts to go 'paperless'
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Analytics program measures a hospital's implementation and use of medical records
2/11/2014
Security gaps can cost $1.6 billion
Cutting corners on IT security can end up costing more down the road
2/10/2014