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  1. Hospital Productivity Suffers Post ICD-10 12/16/2015

    According to one coding company’s report, hospital productivity dropped during the initial transition to ICD-10. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. 80% Of Patients Open To Telemedicine 12/16/2015

    According to a PricewaterhouseCooper’s Health Research Institute report, 80 percent of patients are open to telemedicine in primary care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. Docs Prescribe Hospital-Designed Apps 12/11/2015

    Mobile applications designed by doctors and hospitals are gaining popularity as a way to keep patients on track. By Katie Wike,contributing writer

  4. ECRI Releases HIT Hazards List 12/9/2015

    Inadequate device cleaning was the number one technology hazard in ECRI’s latest list of risks. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. Three Quarters Of Hospitals Have A Basic EHR 12/8/2015

    According to a study published by Health Affairs, more than three quarters of U.S. hospitals now have at least a basic EHR system in place. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. Boston Children's Hospital Turns To Hollywood To Improve Simulators 12/4/2015

    urgical simulators get boosted with Hollywood special effects for more realistic experiences. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. Patients Willing To Link Facebook To Healthcare 11/26/2015

    A survey of more than 5,000 patients showed many had an interest in linking their social media and EHR in order to fuel research. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Few ICD-10 Claims Denied Due To Coding Errors 11/25/2015

    According to CMS, while about 10 percent of claims submitted since the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 have been rejected, few have been denied due to coding errors. By Katie Wike, contributing writer 

  9. Twitter Reveals Hospital Quality 11/4/2015

    According to researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital, Twitter can be a valuable resource when it comes to measuring hospital quality. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. Online Access To Health Records Rising 10/29/2015

    According to an ONC data brief, access to online health records is on the rise. By Katie Wike, contributing writer