The NCHICA 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition is now underway at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC. Patagonia Health’s CTO, Abhi Muthiyan, is teaming up with John Graham of UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health to present “Population Health Management” tomorrow morning at 11am. Agenda listing details: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 – […]
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Medical Record Errors: They’re more likely than you think.
What can we learn from Wikipedia? “Look in your medical record, odds are you’ll find a mistake” is the headline of the article written by Laura Landro, assistant managing editor for the Wall Street Journal. This is an extremely relevant issue that affects both patients and healthcare providers. In fact, Landro states: “Studies […]
Read MoreThe power of data in a blackout: LHD preparedness & emergency response
The importance of data is a recurring theme in the current healthcare environment. For public health providers, whose focus is primarily on preventing disease and illness within their communities, staying one step ahead of potential issues is critical. So when a group of scientists recognized a key concern among public health officials, they developed […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to EHR adoption, where does public health rank?
When it comes to the adoption of EHR software, the answer to the question “Who’s making the switch?” might surprise you—or not. Of course, more and more providers are implementing EHRs today—78 percent of office-based physicians used some type of EHR system in 2013, up from 18 percent in 2001—but who has been the […]
Read MorePatients like the convenience of mobile health but doctors are hesitant. Why?
The use of mobile technologies is exploding globally. Everyone seems to have a mobile phone or be using a computer with Wi-Fi. We all like the convenience of anytime, anywhere access. And now, Mobile Health, or mHealth as it is commonly referred to, is a top emerging trend in healthcare—but there’s an important debate going […]
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