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RTLS technology moves beyond simple asset tracking Michelle McNickle In an interview with Awarepoint's Merrie Wallace, Web Content Editor Michelle McNickle highlights five novel – and fast-growing – uses for real-time location system technology.  More
Tablet tips: An expert offers advice for securing sensitive data Michelle McNickle Contributing Editor Michelle McNickle outlines seven suggestions that healthcare organizations should heed to make sure that sensitive data stored on laptops and tablets is safe and secure.  More
 
Attracted to Androids? Here are a few guidelines for deployment March 22, 2012 | Michelle McNickle Contributing Editor Michelle McNickle offers five tips to successful implementation for the non-iPhone crowd.  More
Experts explain how to protect – and optimize – the iPad March 20, 2012 | Michelle McNickle Contributing Editor Michelle McNickle offers 10 tips from healthcare experts on using the iPad in a healthcare setting and making sure it's properly safeguarded  More
Setting the foundation for a BYOD platform March 16, 2012 | Michelle McNickle Contributing Editor Michelle McNickle outlines the key considerations that any healthcare provider must consider when implementing a "bring your own device" policy.  More
Charting the evolution of the iPad in healthcare March 09, 2012 | Michelle McNickle With the latest version of Apple's tablet being released this week, Michelle McNickle takes a look back at how the healthcare industry – and those who cover it – view the iPad's influence.   More
Experts outline 5 patient-centered social media concerns February 14, 2012 | Michelle McNickle Social media, from Facebook to Skype to Twitter, is making its presence known in the healthcare universe. And with those new methods of communication come new risks of disclosing sensitive data.  More
Telehealth success depends on a solid foundation January 17, 2012 | Michelle McNickle HIT Consultant founder Fred Pennic outlines the five critical componets to a successful -- and sustainable -- telehealth program.  More
iMedicalApps identifies 5 mobile trends for 2012 December 14, 2011 | Michelle McNickle At the third annual mHealth Summit in Washington, D.C., major players in the mobile arena noted the impact that mobile phones and other devices have and will continue to have in the United States and across the globe. Brian Edwards, mHealth feature editor at iMedicalApps, agreed. We asked him to highlight five mobile trends to look for in 2012.  More
3 health IT success stories October 10, 2011 | Michelle McNickle It's easy to get caught up in all the issues associated with new health IT. From non-effective EMRs to mandated practices that cause stress and headaches, the past few years have been tough. But across the country, organizations have seen success by jumping on the bandwagon, and we have their stories to prove it.From ICD-10 implementation to mobile apps and more, check out three health IT success stories.  More
5 most disruptive health IT innovations October 04, 2011 | Michelle McNickle Clayton Christensen, Harvard Business professor and author of the books Disrupting Class and The Innovator's Precription, described disruptive technologies as "cheaper, simpler, smaller, and, frequently, more convenient to use." And when it comes to health IT, disruptive technologies are springing up left and right, allowing for less costly care and better communication. From telemedicine to point-of-care payments to medical tourism, disruptive technologies have revolutionized the industry.   More
GW-MFA enlists EHRs, telemedicine for Middle East service members September 28, 2011 | Michelle McNickle The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates is using WebChart EHR from Medical Informatics Engineering to collect, track and manage medical information gathered from field physicals on eight U.S. military bases throughoutArea Support Group Kuwait.
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4 best types of apps for hospital use September 27, 2011 | Michelle McNickle The latest technology to significantly improve healthcare might not come in the form of a multi-million dollar computer system. Recent research has proven smartphone apps can be used for more than a good game of Angry Birds -- in fact, they're revolutionizing the way doctors diagnose, nurses interact and patients receive treatment.   More
5 health IT practices hospitals should avoid September 21, 2011 | Michelle McNickle With sweeping health reform came a laundry list of technology promising to save time, better the environment, and improve patient care. And as more of it is implemented, we learn what works best and what ... doesn't.  More