Healthcare technology is being leveraged by health systems to automate and streamline clinical and administrative processes. Innovative solutions support the patient care process and offer real-time data at the point of care. What are telehealth-enabled stroke units? Telehealth stroke units are specialized medical units that use telehealth technology to deliver remote stroke treatment and monitoring. They [...]
Medication non-adherence is a crucial problem in the United States. Almost 30% to 50% of US adults do not take their long-term medications as prescribed. This can lead to approximately $100 billion in preventable costs yearly. A CDC report revealed that medication adherence can improve clinical outcome levels and reduce mortality for patients having chronic conditions. [...]
To support patient engagement hospitals in the United States are using automated outreach. Automatic outreach is a process that utilizes healthcare technology solutions, and tools to proactively engage and connect with patients. What can automatic outreach be used for? Automatic outreach enables providers to reach patients promptly to offer care support, appointment or medication reminders, and [...]
Often health practitioners complain about their Electronic Medical Records software, and how it’s not easy to use or doesn’t seem to integrate well with their current workflow. Additionally, health practices can sometimes struggle with keeping up with current technologies or patient expectations. When you hear that “agile methodologies” can be applied to different clinical settings, and [...]
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have revolutionized the healthcare industry by digitizing patient data and streamlining medical workflows. One significant area where they have had a profound impact is medical billing and coding. This blog explores the various ways EHRs have transformed the landscape of medical billing and coding, leading to enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and reimbursement processes. [...]
Data visualization and analytic tools are now critical for every healthcare organization to succeed and become more competitive. The global healthcare data analytics market is estimated to grow 3.5 times in only six years. The increase in the use of data visualization has been due to the COVID-19 pandemic bringing information and data into the spotlight [...]
Oak Orchard Health, is a FQHC located in Brockport NY. The health system offers its patients an array of health services, including primary care, pediatric care, behavioral health, vision care, dental care, and patient engagement. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic Oak Orchard Health like all other healthcare organizations was unable to offer face-to-face care. [...]
In recent years, the healthcare business has undergone considerable technological advances, which have had a significant impact on patient care, clinical operations, and healthcare delivery. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to transform the healthcare industry further. The applications and benefits of these technologies in [...]
In the 7th annual MedTech breakthrough awards program, athenahealth was presented with the Digital Health Innovation award. The program is hosted by MedTech Breakthrough which recognizes companies, products, and platforms in the health, and medical technology industries. The accolades represent companies that have outperformed and accelerated in digital health. Health IT vendor athenahealth recognized for recent [...]
LCH Health and Community Services have joined hands with athenahealth EMR Software to enhance patient and provider experience. The award-winning Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) will implement athenaOne and athenaOne Dental for a wholesome experience and to support the growth goals of the FQHC. What is athenaOne? The athenaOne platform is a cloud-based solution that integrates [...]
