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Contributing Writer · July 21, 2011
Improving Doctor Patient Communication
In a time where our ability to communicate has grown exponentially, it seems that doctor-patient communication has fallen behind. We have seen the positive effects of communication technology in the workplace, the business world, and our personal lives, but what about healthcare?
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Contributing Writer · July 21, 2011
Ambulatory EHR vs. Hospital EHR
As the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems matures, the difference in what is expected of hospital-based systems and those used by clinicians in ambulatory practices becomes more evident.
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Contributing Writer · July 20, 2011
EHR Meaningful Use: Core Measures 10 and 11
Meaningful EHR Use requirements can be very confusing. The main issue is the extensive amount of data that providers encounter and a lack of easily understandable and actionable steps. In this series of blog posts, I will address some of the major questions I have...
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Contributing Writer · July 15, 2011
EHRs Help Manage Chronic Disease
Managing chronic disease is a challenge for both doctors and patients. According to the CDC, seven out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases like stroke, heart disease and diabetes. In 2005, 133 million Americans suffered from at least one chronic...
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Contributing Writer · July 13, 2011
Does Your Doctor Still Use Fax?
Kill the fax!
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