EHR Efficacy Varies Among Healthcare Organizations, Studies Find
Medical News Today recently published a round-up of studies related to the efficacy of health information technology.
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Where Do All Those Unused Medications Go?
Once a medication expires or is no longer needed, healthcare facilities and patients have to decide what to do with the unused portion.
Mobile Apps Help Patients Manage Their Medications
Some of the most popular techniques for medication management may fall short when patients are on the go.
Prescription Drug Abuse Hospitalizations Up
Prescription drug abuse is typically associated with celebrity overdoses, but the epidemic goes beyond Hollywood.
EHRs Still Face Cost and Security Concerns
Not all Americans are convinced when it comes to the adoption of electronic health records.
Drug Compliance a Major Issue for Psych Patients
Compliance is a vital part of managing mental health issues, considering the widespread use of psychiatric medications in the U.S.
Providers May Be Overconfident in Data Security, Report Finds
Healthcare organizations may be overconfident regarding the security of electronic health information, according to a new white paper from HIMSS Analytics.
The High Costs of Medication Noncompliance
Medication non-adherence is an expensive and potentially deadly problem, resulting in 89,000 deaths and $100 billion per year in unnecessary hospital costs.
With Predictive Medicine, the Future Is Now
Predictive medicine is being hailed as a potential weapon in the fight to control healthcare costs.
Real-Time Monitoring Devices Let Physicians Watch and Learn
With the excitement surrounding mobile and long-distance healthcare, it’s easy to forget that patients in a clinical setting need monitoring too.