5 Best Practices for Switching to an EMR System
More and more medical practices and healthcare organizations are switching to electronic medical record (EMR) systems. EMR systems, at their most basic, are software systems designed to digitize the process…
Healthy Smiles: Ways to Keep Your Mouth Healthy With Diabetes
Most people know that brushing and flossing are essential to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Despite this fact, health officials estimate that almost half of Americans struggle with gum…
Top 5 Posts on HealthWorks Collective [August]
HealthWorks Collective is about bringing together the brightest minds in Health Care and Health Administration. Our goal is to offer a platform to share ideas, experiences, and skills with a…
Social Media and HIPAA Compliance: What Medical Professionals Should Know
Social media is fast becoming one of the most impactful marketing channels for medical professionals; however, HIPAA regulations must be taken into account. More than ever before, medical professionals are…
6 Things You Can Do with a Health Science Degree
Selecting a major is a frightening process for many. Students want to choose something they love, so they aren’t stuck in a job they hate for the rest of their…
How Digital Technologies Are Transforming Rural Healthcare
As digital technologies become more sophisticated, new solutions are emerging to meet the unique needs of patients and physicians in rural areas. Historically speaking, physicians in rural areas have been…
Does Joining a Medical Association Make a Difference for Physicians?
There are over 750,000 practicing doctors in the United States – but only around 15 percent of these doctors belong to the American Medical Association (AMA). State, local, and regional…
How to Choose the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Practice
While hashtags and emojis may seem far removed from the daily business of helping patients, the truth is many of your current and potential patients are on social media, and…
Looking Ahead: Digital Technologies That Will Transform the Medical Industry Forever
As advancing technology continues to transform the medical landscape, here are four trends poised to make a major impact. In recent years, big data and increasingly sophisticated analytics systems have…
How to Effectively Treat and Build a Relationship With Patients Who Have Eating Disorders
Eating disorders affect around 24 million people in the United States every year, and more than 70 million around the globe. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one…
