The Hidden Dangers of Working as a Health Care Professional
When you consider America's most dangerous careers, your reaction is probably to think of first responders like police officers and firefighters. Maybe aircraft pilots come to mind. What you may…
OCR Just Finalized its Audit Protocols – Are You Feeling Confident About Your HIPAA Compliance?
A friendly reminder that, with the recent HHS Office of Civil Rights announcement, covered entities may soon be facing some unwelcome audits. Now’s the time to review compliance. A friendly…
10 Conversion Boosters for Physician Websites
For physicians, even the most effective digital ad campaign won’t do much good if it’s funneling patients to a sub par website. For physicians, even the most effective digital ad…
Planning an Enterprise Archive (VNA) to Accommodate Collaboration in Precision Medicine
By Jeff Fleming By Jeff FlemingImpact on healthcare information systems for CIOsThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines precision medicine as an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that…
Professions of Interest in the Medical Field
Due to an aging and expanding population coupled with huge advancements in technology, the medical field is expected to be an in-demand career choice for decades to come. For this…
Physician Reviews and the Essence of Consumer Healthcare Marketing
Once upon a time—as all fanciful tales begin—us good common folk of the kingdom never thought to question the reputation or chivalry of noblemen or knights. Nobles had their regal…
Essential Features of Today’s Hospital Websites
Today there is no other digital marketing tool that can contribute more to your marketing results than a great website. Today there is no other digital marketing tool that can…
MACRA and the Medicare Payment Reform Juggernaut
MACRA – More Changes Coming to Healthcare DeliveryThe passage of the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA)1 has contributed to changes in healthcare delivery…
Telemedicine Is Growing, But HIPAA Concerns Remain
When telemedicine first debuted, its primary goal was to reach patients in rural areas suffering from doctor shortages. Doctors could use Skype or another online video program to meet with…
Staying Healthy in Philadelphia’s Hospitals
Grey’s Anatomy. ER. Scrubs. General Hospital. St. Elsewhere. Chicago Hope. Just a few of the many television shows revolving around hospitals that have captured America’s imagination. While some of the…
