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Posted on February 13, 2015 by Amanda Guerrero

Electronic glasses might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but they’re very real – and they are helping legally blind individuals to see. In the case of…Read more


google health search

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Marie Westerhof

Whether you are looking for an at-home flu remedy or the cause behind a specific symptom, googling anything related to your health can be dangerous. With so much information out…Read more


Meaninful Use

Posted on February 04, 2015 by Ryan Nelson

On January 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it intends to update the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs.  CMS also intends…Read more


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Posted on January 28, 2015 by Ryan Nelson

Mobile health devices have created easy access to a wealth of information about our own bodies – people can monitor what they eat, track how much they have exercised, measure…Read more


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Posted on January 20, 2015 by Ryan Nelson

Although much of the medical field has made the transition from paper to electronic health records, the available models for electronic patient reported outcomes (PROs) have not been as effective…Read more


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Posted on January 08, 2015 by Candice Claassen

Does social media actually benefit your career? A new survey by Clinical Advisor suggests so. This past August and September, Clinical Advisor asked 350 nurses and PAs about their use…Read more


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Posted on January 07, 2015 by Ryan Nelson

The Consumer Electronics Show has returned to Las Vegas, and groundbreaking technology in healthcare is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the convention. With 3600 exhibitors and…Read more


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Posted on January 06, 2015 by Candice Claassen

Chronic illnesses are among the most common, costly, and avoidable of all health problems today. Half of all adults in the U.S. suffer from at least one chronic condition and…Read more


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Posted on December 29, 2014 by Candice Claassen

For the most part, people trust their online community and appreciate hearing about the medical experiences, opinions and advice of friends and healthcare professionals. According to PwC Health Research Institute,…Read more


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Posted on December 26, 2014 by Candice Claassen

Dr. Leana Wen, an ER physician, aims to transform the medical industry by encouraging doctors to disclose personal conflicts of interest to the public. Her campaign, Who’s My Doctor, has…Read more