3 Ways Healthcare Usage Dramatically Impacts Hardware Longevity
November 23, 2017
It's important for medical computers to operate 24/7 since healthcare is just as demanding. Internal components do not last forever, unfortunately, and demanding uptime for computers can seriously affect the longevity of hardware. According to an analysis by the Institute of Electrical and…
Extending the Life of Medical Equipment with Medical Grade PCs
November 13, 2017
The IT challenges and needs for a healthcare facility are far different than those of a traditional enterprise. Mobility, EMR compatibility, 24/7 operability as well as the need to mitigate the transfer of germs and disease must all be factored in. But even within the healthcare space, needs can…
3 Ways Patient Infotainment is Improving Patient Health
October 23, 2017
Credence Research, a worldwide market research and counseling firm, reports that increasing demands across the US, UK, and other nations for patient infotainment systems have prompted large investments from hospitals, making patient infotainment one of the largest markets in the world. The last…
How Two-Factor Authentication is a Small-Scale Standard for Protecting Information
October 16, 2017
This year is no stranger to cyber-security attacks. One need only to refer to the Equifax data leak to recall security mishaps or the ransomware culprit "WannaCry" that holds protected information "ransom" unless victims pay to have the compromised files released. These and other attacks hit…
How to Avoid Data Corruption in Hospitals: Prevention Starts with Awareness
October 5, 2017
Technology in any industry is always subject to Murphy's Law; if a problem can arise, it will. That's the lay of the land in tech, and there's no avoiding it. However, awareness of data corruption in hospitals and being prepared with the right hardware helps any facility combat whatever…
Can Your Medical Computers Run Military Genesis EHR?
June 23, 2017
MHS Genesis EHR is now a reality. After four years of planning, months of tests and delays, and a $4.3-billion contract, Department of Defense’s first electronic health records implementation is live at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. Military Healthcare System (MHS) Genesis is based on…
Advantages of Fanless All-in-One Computers
May 19, 2017
Technology evolves at an increasing speed. Every day brings a new change. Old concepts are redefined. Capabilities never seen before emerge. The fanless PC design and technology under its hood has changed so much since the first fanless computer appeared. Fanless all-in-one computers – even more.…
Top 10 Benefits of Medical PCs with Hot Swap Batteries [Infographic]
April 4, 2017
More and more medical and IT professionals are turning to medical computers with hot swap batteries to reduce costs and improve hampered workflow, particularly while using unpowered medical carts. With a medical computer powered by hot swap batteries, medical staff can enjoy entire shifts without…
How to Succeed with Value-Based Care Using Health IT
March 24, 2017
Value-Based Reimbursements and The Times of Uncertainty GOP leaders have recently unveiled their Affordable Care Act repeal-and-replace proposal that plans to give states more Medicaid control, cut federal Medicaid expansion and restructure how patients pay for their health insurance. The…
Regaining Privacy In The Heat of A Hack
December 1, 2016
Privacy breaches are so frequent in healthcare, the sector has been cited as the most targeted by numerous studies. As the health IT continues to evolve, and facilities adopt more connected devices and integrate them into the existing system alongside legacy equipment often plagued by the lack of…
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