Infographic: EHR vs. Traditional Paper Records
There are many differences between electronic health records(EHR) and traditional paper-based medical records – probably more than you would expect. The benefits of an EHR are numerous when you compare…
Smart is the New Rich!
The world is changing.Fast. The world is changing.Fast.The equity that will matter most isn't green (as in money) but is grey (as in grey matter). As the world emerges from…
How You Look Affects How You Feel
With more than 11.5 million operations a year, Brazil is the world’s second biggest consumer of plastic surgery after the United States, but here there’s none of the kind…
ALS TDI -The First Non Profit Biotech, A Hidden Investment Opportunity?
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a neurodegeneration disorder similar to MS, but with no known treatment. ALS Therapy Development Institute, is the first non-profit biotech seeking to…
New Study Contradicts ‘Conclusion’ about Lab Studies
In the classic Woody Allen movie, “Annie Hall,” there’s a scene in which Woody and Diane Keaton are standing in a line to see a movie, and some guy behind them starts spouting off about…
HIPAA Hosting Q&A with a Certified HIPAA Practitioner & Security Specialist
We get a lot of questions from clients about HIPAA compliance and security. To help clear up any confusion, our Certified HIPAA Practitioner (CHP) and Certified HIPAA Security Specialist (CHSS)…
Personalized Prevention, Part III: Applying the Model to Obesity
Weight loss (or gain) = calories in minus calories out. Simple, right? Well actually, not as any person who has gained a few pounds and can’t shed them will attest. …
5 Buckets to Patient Engagement and the Role of HIT
What is patient engagement? What is patient engagement?Patient engagement is a connection between patient, caregiver and health care provider. A trusted relationship forms and mutual respect is fostered. Patients and…
Does Your Smartphone Know More About Your Health Than You Do?
Smartphones and tablets hold great promise as tools for patient engagement, which also means they’re well-stocked hunting grounds for advertisers. A New York Times article (As Smartphones Become Health Aids,…
Confidentiality
I remember when a data breach was big news. Now, it seems people are breaking into computer systems at least once a week, if not more frequently. In fact, healthcare bills…
