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Will the coronavirus inspire greater adoption of telehealth in the U.S.? Let’s travel to Shanghai, China where, “the covid-19 epidemic has brought millions of new patients online. They are likely to stay there,” asserts “ The smartphone will see you now ,” an article in the March 7th 2020 issue of The Economist. The article returns to the advent of the SARS epidemic in China in 2003, which ushered in a series of events: people stayed home, and Chinese social media and e-commerce proliferated.
Hard to believe it was only 9 days ago that we first wrote about the coronavirus and Health IT (now more officially called Covid-19). Seems like much longer, but that could be due to HIMSS cancelling and the threat of coronavirus swirling over us. No doubt it’s been a tense time for everyone as we […].
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Kayla Matthews, freelance journalist, Productivity Bytes. Health-tracking wearables — which include monitoring devices like Fitbits and smartwatches — have entered the mainstream. They are providing both consumers and health care professionals alike with unprecedented amounts of […].
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Rob Wiley, head of marketing and product strategy, Formstack. If you’re in healthcare, it’s likely because you have a passion for helping others and solving problems. Those on the IT side of the industry […]. The article Digitizing Healthcare: What It Means For The IT Professional appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Tools4ever, one of the world’s largest providers of identity governance and administration solutions and services, is proud to announce that it has been certified for the ISO 27001 standard. This certification is issued by Brand […]. The article Tools4ever’s Information Security Systems Achieve ISO 27001 Certification appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There isn’t a single area of modern life that hasn’t been transformed by technology in the previous decades, and healthcare is no different. Doctors and nurses have always relied on a variety of technology to […]. The article 4 Nursing Technologies That Are Transforming Patient Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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