Innovating Veteran Care with the Latest Medical Computers and Technology
November 21, 2019
It’s not controversial to say that veteran care needs work: defending those who’ve defended all of us at the cost of their minds and bodies needs to be a higher priority. But how can we achieve these goals with the often limited budgets veterans’ healthcare facilities and organizations are often…
Is Your Hospital Ready for Hurricanes and Other Disasters?
September 10, 2019
Hurricanes are in the news right now and are a real danger for millions of people on the east coast of the United States. However, disaster can strike tragically at any time, from multiple different vectors: earthquake, flooding, storms, tornadoes, and snow. Unfortunately, recent data shows that…
The Benefits and Dangers of Digital Collaboration in Healthcare
August 30, 2019
One of the greatest barriers for healthcare success, from patient relationships to lab testing to second opinions, is simple geography. When you’re a patient, you’re limited to the doctors and facilities near you. For doctors, the distance of a lab, specialist, or pathologist limits both the speed…
Healthcare Needs to Communicate Better
July 18, 2019
Playwright George Bernard Shaw once famously said: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Anyone who’s ever worked in a hospital (or healthcare in general) can attest to just how sadly true that sentiment is. And while there are thousands of reasons…
4 New Advances in Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Industry
July 9, 2019
Artificial intelligence is, no surprise, an evolving field of research and programming that is constantly churning out new tools. The healthcare industry is, of course, a perfect use for many of these tools: healthcare is all about trying to find a way to sort through and understand a glut of…
Is the FCC Going to Help Fund Telehealth Adoption?
July 2, 2019
The latest news coming out of the healthcare cycle is that Brendan Carr, the FCC Commissioner, has announced a vote that could expand telehealth funding for millions of Americans with limited or no proper access to hospitals and doctors’ offices. This new plan, if passed, could have huge…
4 Strategies for Making the Most Out of Your Medical Cart Computers
May 30, 2019
Medical cart computers have been around for a while, but their saturation in hospitals has never been higher than it is now. Sometimes called COWs (computers on wheels), cart computers have increased connectivity, patient confidentiality, and accountability across the board. And while inputting…
In the Trenches: What Are Doctors Saying About Telehealth?
April 25, 2019
It’s easy to get excited about the newest healthcare trends; it’s much harder to actually implement these trends on the ground level. Budget is a concern, certainly, as is the institutional difficulty of changing an entire intractable system. But the primary concern with implementing a new…
Is Your Hospital Ready for the Future of AI?
March 5, 2019
Leaps in computing power, programming abilities, and the web of interconnected devices has created a boom in artificial intelligence. A.I. will undoubtedly improve, disrupt, and alter every industry in the world, but it’s in healthcare that it could make the strongest impact. Artificial…
Reducing Unnecessary Hospital Visits with Telehealth
December 28, 2018
It’s no secret that medical facilities are understaffed, overcrowded, and often underfunded. Patients seem to be shipped in by the truckload, and factors like staffing shortages and doctor burnout have many professionals worrying about increased wait times and decreased patient satisfaction.…
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