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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Approximately 15% of people in North America have some type of communication and hearing disorder. The issue affects people of all ages, but especially in the elderly population, both hearing and communication problems tend to […]. The article 5 Degrees For A Career In Speech and Hearing Disorders appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Wearables and other remote patient monitoring tools have expanded patient care beyond the walls of brick-and-mortar clinics. Even as these devices have widened access, however, the "internet of healthy things" has also meant more potential privacy issues, explained experts in a HIMSS21 Global Conference Digital session available on demand this week.
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Hospitals have always been a place of innovation. From the first medical breakthroughs to new technologies, hospitals are constantly changing and adapting to meet today’s needs. As a result, doctors need better tools, more efficient […]. The article The Technological Innovations In Hospitals: Ways Technology Is Changing Healthcare Efficiency appeared first on electronichealthreporter.c
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