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• Patient matching technology helps HIE reduce duplicate records

  In this Innovation Spotlight, SearchHealthIT looks at how an HIE reduced duplicate patient records by using NextGate's patient matching technology.  Continue Reading

• Wearable technology in healthcare is out of reach for many

  People from low income populations suffering from chronic diseases could benefit from the use of wearable healthcare technology. However, there are several barriers in the way, experts said.  Continue Reading

• Visual data analytics make genomics in healthcare possible

  To fully realize genomics in healthcare, the right technology is needed to effectively leverage and use genomic data. One hospital is taking steps toward that goal.  Continue Reading

• Predictive analytics in healthcare helps improve OR utilization

  It is expensive for a hospital to run multiple ORs, therefore it's important that the space is used efficiently. One hospital uses predictive analytics to improve OR utilization.  Continue Reading

• The ICD-10 release date: Here are important facts to know

  The ICD-10 implementation date is fast approaching, and providers should know what to expect. Here are some important facts from CMS' ICD-10 resources.  Continue Reading

• Wearable health technology and HIPAA: What is and isn't covered

  Healthcare data many think is protected by HIPAA may not be. With wearable health technology, some experts are concerned by what's not covered.  Continue Reading

• SERMO more than a social network for doctors

  SERMO, a social network exclusively for physicians, is a place for docs to hang out in cyberspace, but also to seek out and share medical opinions and diagnoses.  Continue Reading

• Wearable technologies, cloud guide the future of healthcare

  The advancement of cloud, artificial intelligence and analytics will go a long way in determining the future of health IT.  Continue Reading

• Next for Direct: Apps to enable health data exchange

  Getting patients involved in Direct(ing) exchange of health data is coming in 2015, when developers finish their applications.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: DirectTrust CEO David Kibbe, M.D., on future of Direct exchange

  One of Direct exchange's leading advocates discusses its future prospects for the HIE protocol, and how it supports meaningful use compliance.  Continue Reading

• Healthcare review sites make physicians reevaluate online presence

  Today's Internet-savvy patients are doing research before scheduling a physician's visit. In turn, providers must be aware of their own online presence.  Continue Reading

• Next wave of physician crowdsourcing in healthcare: Treating patients?

  Crowdsourcing physicians' opinions online may be the future of patient care, but not before liability and reimbursement issues are settled.  Continue Reading

• Copy and paste functions in EHRs have worth beyond medical upcoding

  Use of the copy and paste functions in EHRs remains controversial, but it may not simply be a tool for medical upcoding.  Continue Reading

• Clinicians discuss pros and cons of point-of-care testing devices

  The growing use of point-of-care testing devices could improve the efficiency of medical tests, but some users worry about the quality of the devices.  Continue Reading