There’s a lot of speculation about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the medical field. Could it be the new surgical assistant or medical records clerk? In some cases it already is. Might AI someday replace doctors altogether? Probably not anytime soon. For now, patients can take comfort knowing they’ll still get their exam […]
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Technologies to boost business productivity
Productivity-boosting technologies you can use today When it comes to technology, most of the talk is about tomorrow. But the truth is, many of the tools you need are here today. Using technology efficiently can boost business productivity in spades and most of it, surprisingly, is more convenient, collaborative and affordable than the clunky old […]
What tech items top the doctors’ Christmas wish lists?
Doctors naturally want to improve their services to patients, and technology is now giving them the ability to extend their reach and improve their quality of care. From telemedicine to the internet of things (IoT) and 3D-printed medication, we look at the top tech items doctors are eager for this Christmas. The IoT comes to […]
Secure medical data using a comprehensive strategy
Medical data protection has become a big issue in the digital age when cyberattacks are becoming more prevalent, even as more and more patient data is being gathered. A national electronic health record (EHR) database is under development, while the government has provided additional funds and incentives to healthcare professionals who adopt electronic medical systems. […]
Big data is revolutionizing healthcare service delivery
Big data is changing the way the world does business. It continues to streamline service provision in everything – from sales to financial services, law, accounting, medicine and healthcare – through faster and faster dissemination of information. The basis of medical research has always been to collect and analyze data – who gets sick, why, […]
Boost healthcare productivity and outcomes with mobile tech
How can mobile tech boost productivity? It’s no secret that mobile technology has revolutionized the way we live and work. Whether it’s entertainment, personal finances or shopping, mobile tech is increasingly integrated into our daily life. This trend also includes healthcare, with more nurses, doctors and patients than ever before using mobile tech to boost […]
How to pick the right health software
With aging populations, advances in medical technology and the growing importance of ‘e-health’, software vendors are focusing more attention than ever on the health market. But with so many newcomers, how can you know you’re choosing the right software provider? Healthcare is a buoyant industry, with many opportunities for growth – and technology is a […]
Personal apps: a new healthcare frontier
In the decades since hospitals and doctors’ offices became the traditional way to receive medical treatment, little has changed regarding the way personal health data is managed. Processes remain heavily paper-based, and data about a person’s health and wellbeing is often spread throughout different locations depending on where the consultation occurred. More recently, the arrival […]
Obfuscation makes the cloud work for healthcare
Patient data is sacred when it comes to healthcare. HIPPA tells us so. In virtually every medical practice, cost controls are also sacred, and there are points where regulation and modern tools for reducing IT costs can come into conflict. Remote and cloud-based record processing is common in many fields, but adoption in healthcare has […]
SaaS or on-premises? The security challenge for healthcare applications
The healthcare industry faces a difficult paradox when it comes to IT services. Healthcare has some of the most tightly governed restrictions on how information is managed, but it runs the risk of not delivering services effectively enough if it can’t access modern IT service options. There are pros and cons of using cloud-based and […]