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, as well as 24/7 operability must all be factored in. But even within the healthcare space, needs can vary tremendously. Consider the differences between a…
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…
For Medical Device Manufacturers, Compliance Can Hinge on your Technology Partner
October 12, 2017
There are constant revisions to compliance in the medical field; Wikipedia cites that the FDA recently released several regulations to medical devices and how they handle sensitive patient data. Cleanliness, compatibility, safety, and cyber-security standards are ever-changing. It can be maddening…
How to Implement Patient Infotainment Using Bedside Computers or Tablets
February 18, 2017
The value-based healthcare system becomes more competitive than ever, and hospitals need to focus on the patient experience as one of the main contributing factors to how patients evaluate their stay. As Medicare reimbursement now directly depends on patient satisfaction, hospitals focus on…
Integrating Computers That Serve Dual Purposes Into The Medical Space
October 24, 2016
Health IT is improving patient health, data collection and safety, care quality and efficiency, but most importantly it is helping providers restrain rising costs. Through the implementation of technology that serves dual, or often times multiple, purposes, healthcare providers are introducing new…
How Medical Patient-Side Computers Are Used By Doctors And Patients
September 2, 2016
Computer technology and healthcare are no longer separable, with the rapid adoption of interconnected, smart equipment in all areas of healthcare. A few years ago, patient side infotainment systems grasped the attention of hospitals. Since under the Affordable Care Act the hospitals’ budgets…
The Dramatic Growth of Medical Automation
August 18, 2016
Medical automation market is experiencing a dramatic growth, according to market researchers. Grand View Research estimates the global market's growth to reach $79.4 billion by 2024. The Use of Smart Technology in Medical Automation Is Propelling the Market Control systems and ever-increasingly…
Reducing Cybersecurity Threats with Biometric and Smart Card Readers
May 19, 2016
Health organizations have dedicated millions toward implementing security tools to thwart cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, these efforts have been challenged, as firewalls, prevention systems, intrusion detection and email security have proven that executives and employees are among the…
Patient Infotainment – The Benefits of Utilizing Bedside Computers
February 25, 2016
We as a thinking species have evolved in more complex ways than one. In terms of our understanding and accepted definitions of technology, for instance. In the new globalized lives we lead today, ‘medicine’ has evolved into ‘healthcare’ and the ‘doctors’, ‘nurses’ and ‘technicians’ are now…
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