December 22, 2020
5 blogs our readers loved in 2020
COVID-19, the heroism of nurses, and virtual care—these are just a few of the topics that readers wanted to hear about on the MEDITECH Blog this year. As we persevere through the challenges of 2020 and highlight the importance of thought leadership in healthcare, let’s recap our five most popular ...
December 17, 2020
Exploring the power and potential of Expanse Virtual Assistant with Nuance
In the ever-evolving world of health IT, one growing trend is the introduction of consumer tech, such as virtual assistants, into the medical space.
December 8, 2020
Managing a crisis with COVID-19 drive-thru testing at Lawrence General Hospital
With the COVID-19 pandemic surging, healthcare organizations are tasked with the ongoing challenge of providing sufficient testing for their communities. Lawrence General Hospital (Lawrence, MA) is located in one of the hardest hit cities in Massachusetts with over 8,400 positive cases. As a ...
December 3, 2020
How nurses can move forward with mobility [Infographic]
According to a recent Arch Collaborative (a KLAS initiative) study, twenty-five percent of nurses experience burnout, citing reasons such as documentation burden. One way of overcoming burnout and achieving full mobility is using convenient, web-based tools that give clinicians access to an ...
November 18, 2020
How to help patients live well with COPD
Today is World Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) Day, recognizing the estimated 328 million people worldwide who are living with COPD. Organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), in collaboration with healthcare professionals and COPD patient groups ...
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November 10, 2020
Protecting against the latest threats to patient data
On October 28, three federal agencies issued an alert that healthcare organizations face “an increased and imminent cybercrime threat,” including ransomware attacks, data theft, and medical service disruptions.
November 3, 2020
11 health IT leaders to follow on social media
Are you looking for the latest news and opinions from healthcare IT leaders? During these challenging times, it is important to sift through the noise. By following top influencers in our industry, you can stay informed without getting distracted. Here are some of my favorite go-to people to ...
October 27, 2020
5 perspectives on COVID-19 from MEDITECH customers and partners
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many aspects of life one thing has remained: The dedication and creativity of healthcare professionals to respond to the ongoing threat and continue to provide care for their patients.
October 20, 2020
Managing the dual threat of flu and COVID-19 with level of care guidance
With the flu season upon us and the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to surge, healthcare organizations now face an unprecedented challenge. As medical resources are stretched to capacity, the ability to quickly identify the appropriate level of care and safely, but efficiently, move patients through ...
October 15, 2020
How to prepare for Appropriate Use Criteria beyond your technical setup
CMS recently announced that they’ve extended the Educational and Operations testing period for hospitals and providers to comply with the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program without payment consequences.