Category Archives: Technology
A Two-Phased Approach to Evaluate the Success of HIT Implementation (Part I)
I had the opportunity to listen to a webinar titled, ” A Two-Phased Approach to Evaluate the Success of HIT Implemation”, back in December 6, 2011. This webinar was sponsored by ANIA-CARING and the speakers were Patricia Sengstack, DNP, RN-BC, … Continue reading
Meaningful Use Criteria
In my last post, I discussed how meaningful use of the EHR was initiated. In this post, I will discuss the meaningful use criteria. Meaningful use refers to a set of fifteen criteria healthcare providers and hospitals must meet to … Continue reading
What is Meaningful Use?
Meaningful use is a hot topic these days. Do you know what meaningful use means for the electronic health record (EHR)? Please note that EHR (electronic health record) and EMR (electronic medical record) are used interchangebly. On February 13 2009, … Continue reading
25 Online Health Informatics Resource Collections
Over the past few years, the importance of electronic connectivity and eHealth enablement for public health purposes is increasingly understood and sought after. As old and new disease pandemics and environmental threats loom, concerns grow about public health and safety. … Continue reading
25 Notable Start-ups Changing the Medical Information Industry
Information technology is a growing field in the medical sector. Many new jobs are being created by emerging companies like the ones mentioned in this list. From visual and imaging information to health care IT and new products and services, … Continue reading
Top 50 Nanotech & Biomaterial Blogs
Technology is providing interesting opportunities to advance our knowledge of science and improve our lives. Indeed, technology is shrinking down to the nanoscale, putting objects and devices at up to one billionth of a meter in size. That is amazing, … Continue reading
