Posted by becca on March 29, 2013 in News
It is no question that health information technology is an industry that is constantly evolving and presenting new projects on a constant basis. Prioritizing tasks can be a huge job by itself let alone finding a way to maintain the experienced staff necessary to keep an H.I.T. department on track. Many facilities elect to utilize the services of staffing or consulting companies to get the job done. However, once you decide to outsource some or all of your H.I.T. projects, further issues remain. One major question is; will my consulting services be performed on-site or remotely? Both options offer their own advantages. However, in an industry that is emphasizing things like BYOD, Mobile health, and cloud storage which point to off-site access, we will examine the benefits associated with remote health IT services in this blog. …Continue reading
Posted by becca on March 25, 2013 in News
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 3.18.13 to 3.22.13. Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day!
Clinton urges IT pros to help healthcare
Software updates can be hazardous to a health IT system’s health
Google to pay $7 million for collecting personal health, other data
EHR incentive payments top $12 billion
Posted by becca on March 18, 2013 in News
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 3.11.13 to 3.15.13. Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day!
In Pursuit Of Interoperability For The Common Good
Healthcare Providers and Health Information Technology Infographic
Mostashari answers pressing questions at HIMSS13 in New Orleans
Posted by becca on March 11, 2013 in News
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 3.4.13 to 3.8.13. Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day!
Six HIT heavy-hitters announce interoperability organization
Providers far from done with ICD-10 conversion
HealthIT.gov- Competency Examination Program
Posted by becca on March 5, 2013 in News
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 2.25.13 to 3.1.13. Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day!
Top 10 hospital technology issues for 2013
EHR users unhappy, many switching
A Digital Shift on Health Data Swells Profits in an Industry
Posted by becca on March 1, 2013 in News
There is no question that the demand for knowledgeable health information technology professionals is growing. Between meaningful use, the call for EMR standardization, mobile health devices, and even social media within healthcare, those who have backgrounds in health IT may find themselves in an uncommon desirable position amidst a struggling economy. A 2012 HIMSS Leadership Survey found that 61% of providers were expecting to increase the size of their IT staff in the coming year. The Department of Labor estimates that there is a need of approximately 50,000 workers in healthcare IT between now and 2014. With a clear need for skilled H.I.T. consultants, the question may not be, “are there jobs available?” but, “how do I begin my job search in a booming market?” We have compiled some tips on how to find the H.I.T. job that is that is right for you. …Continue reading
