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AR/VR in Healthcare: Why Collaboration is its Most Important Use

HIT Consultant

As these technologies become more commonplace, they invite new opportunities for medical professionals to integrate them into clinical practices and workflows.—AR However, to successfully implement AR/VR in medicine, healthcare providers must ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.

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Training and Resources for Falls Prevention Awareness Week: September 20-24, 2021

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Every September, on the first day of fall, the National Council on Aging promotes National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Fall prevention is a team effort. It doesn’t stop there. In addition, two customizable slide decks are available.

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GE Healthcare Launches Digital Tool for AFib

HIT Consultant

CardioVisio for AFib Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, with more than 60% of these deaths being preventable and premature.[i],[ii] million people in the United States by 2050 and 17.9 million in Europe by 2060. [i],[ii] million people in the United States by 2050 and 17.9 million in Europe by 2060.

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How one gastroenterology practice uses hybrid virtual care to improve patient experience

Healthcare It News

"Like so many specialties, GI is facing a huge backlog of preventive care and deferred screenings as well as treating patients to achieve and maintain remission," he continued. "Our eight advanced practice providers are seeing patients all day; our 42 gastroenterologists are caring for patients all day and after hours.

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UConn Health squares away CMS audit trail and more with digital health platform

Healthcare It News

" MEETING THE CHALLENGE UConn Health went live on the platform in early August 2023, and it is in active use by patients and more than 60 MSK surgeons, care team members and clinical practice leaders for spine, arthroplasty, sports and foot/ankle care.

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How Do Electronic Health Records Improve Patient Care? A Quick but Thorough Explanation

Sequence Health

In this blog post, we will explore those questions and discuss some of the benefits of using EHRs in clinical practice. This information can then be used to develop new treatment protocols or prevention strategies. If so, contact us about EMR integration. EHRs Improve Portability and Sharing of Patient Information.

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Health Disparities in America: JAMA Talks Structural Racism in U.S. Health Care

Health Populi

The elimination of health care inequities will require effective integration of health care systems with communities and the social safety net. The authors suggest that investing more in prevention and health promotion for these groups could improve health outcomes and get to more equitable spending levels.