Technology

Technology

Geolocation Technology Is the Perfect Prescription for Personalized Online Initiatives

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Rob Friedman Today’s consumers are becoming increasingly more involved in their health care decisions. They often turn to the ...

Technology

The Electronic Medical Record Pyramid: One Hospital’s Journey to a Green Foundation

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Brett Taylor A wise man once said that a large-scale initiative should be balanced accordingly: 75% planning and 25% ...

Technology

Wired Operating Rooms: Broadcasting Live Surgeries

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Patti Paxton It’s a typical scene at most medical centers:  a surgeon hunched over a patient, high-output bulbs shining, ...

HIPAA

Hill Group-Hospital Council Highlight Efforts to Meet New and Anticipated HIPAA Requirements

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Panelists strategically address new federal rules  that strengthen patient privacy protections By Christina Stacey Brussalis On May 17, The Hill ...

Technology

Healthcare Industry Going Mobile with Smartphone Websites

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Kevin McNally The Internet has transformed the way in which most people gather information, making it vital for all ...

EMR

EHRs Target Quality, Safety, Efficiency & Access

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Brian O’Neill Just a decade ago, the adoption of electronic health records and other health information technology (such as ...

HIPAA

HIPAA/HITECH Panel Discussion: Navigating an Uncertain Regulatory Environment

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to release final rules that, under the HITECH ...