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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January 20, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
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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10 challenges that’ll keep you awake in 2010
January 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Health reform, cost cutting and increased regulation are only three of the 10 industry-wide challenges predicted for 2010.
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Claim: EHRs can reduce hip fractures
November 30, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
One hospital system claims its electronic health records program is able to reduce hip fractures by 25%.
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Are you ready for the next hiring challenge?
November 17, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
Despite the scary headlines about the rising number of Americans who are out of work, health care execs may have some difficulty filling certain positions in the next few years.
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EHRs: U.S. docs falling behind international peers
November 11, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
How do U.S. physicians rate when it comes to implementation of electronic health records? Not great.
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New questions about EHRs’ effectiveness
November 6, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
No doubt, many people are touting the value of moving toward EHRs. But for all that time, effort and money, how much of an effect do they really have on patient care?
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Your data isn’t as secure as you think it is
October 28, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
Nearly two-thirds of health care IT directors say their systems aren’t as secure as they should be.
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Health care M&A at all time high
October 27, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
Here’s yet another indicator that, as an industry, health care is holding up better than most in this economic environment.
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Will you need more staff after implementing EHRs?
October 27, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
Don’t assume EHRs will automatically lead to a reduction in staff.
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