Yet another huge patient data breach…
August 4, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
When will workers learn: Unencrypted patient data on a laptop is a disaster waiting to happen.
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August 4, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Doc snooped in estranged wife’s medical records
July 27, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Divorces can be ugly. Going through your soon-to-be ex-wife’s medical records is uglier.
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Patients’ access to records: Boon or bane?
July 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Increased use of electronic health records is touted by many as a benefit for all involved. But some health care providers have their doubts.
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Feds release final rules for ‘meaningful use’ of EHRs
July 14, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
The feds have finally published the rules providers will have to meet if they want to get incentive payments for adopting electronic health records.
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How EHRs increase malpractice risk
July 7, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
There’s a huge push to move more practices to electronic health records. But does doing so put a practice at greater risk of a malpractice suit?
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Why do fewer than 10% of patients use EMRs?
June 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Most Americans love to do things online if they can, but the vast majority don’t use electronic medical records. What’s behind the disconnect?
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Just what does a doctor do all day?
May 4, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Patients love to gripe about wait times, but a new report shows just how much goes on “behind the scenes” at the typical small practice.
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Personal health records create better-informed patients, improved care
April 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
A new survey indicates the increasing availability of personal health records (PHR) helps patients take better care of themselves and better understand the care and treatments they receive.
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Data breach leads to major HIPAA lawsuit
January 20, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Connecticut is the first state to use new authority under federal law to sue a health care company for HIPAA violations.
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Apple to release hot new tool/toy for health care pros
January 18, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
If you have any interest in gadgets, you’ve no doubt heard the rumors of a new Apple tablet computer. You may have one on your desk sooner than expected.
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