Social media in health care: Another risk to weigh

Social media has real business benefits within health care — and serious negatives that can be hard to protect against — whether or not you even use the sites.

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Top health care tech trends for 2012

Technology is moving faster than ever and health care organizations of all sizes are constantly adjusting to what’s new. Here are the top tech trends that’ll be changing how you do your job in 2012. Read more

Are tablets and smartphones tools or distractions?

Is the prevalence of gadgets in health care a good thing for patient care? Or is it too much of a tempting distraction? Read more

EHR upgrades can lead to more prescribing errors

A new study indicates upgrading your EHR system can actually lead to an increase in certain kinds of mistakes. Read more

How better communication reduces patient bouncebacks

Could patient bouncebacks be reduced simply with better discharge planning? Read more

Annual cost of health data leaks: $6.5 billion

When patient data is breached there’s a cost to patient privacy, but hospitals face a steep cost to their own bottom lines. Read more

Health-pros-only social media site takes off

Physicians who want the benefits of social networking without the concerns of accidental over-sharing that can lead to HIPAA violations seem to have found at least one solution. Read more

MRSA-reducing fabric slashes transmission rates

Even when health care workers are diligent about hand-washing, germs can hitch a ride between patients on their clothes. New fabrics may help reduce the problem. Read more

Should FDA have looked into TSA’s use of back-scatter devices?

A recent report indicates that the feds implemented controversial back-scatter X-rays throughout airports despite legitimate safety concerns from experts on radiation and public health issues. Read more

Research: TV is changing toddlers’ brains

Educational TV for kids under two just doesn’t exist — so says the latest statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Read more

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