February 10, 2021
Social media driving patient engagement during COVID-19 [Survey]
COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of keeping patients safe and healthy by meeting them wherever they are. One trend that’s emerged during the pandemic is increased communication between physicians and patients, specifically on social media.
January 19, 2021
Don’t lose sight of behavioral and mental health during COVID-19
When COVID-19 was declared a national health emergency in March 2020, healthcare providers pivoted from typical day-to-day activities to focus on responding to the pandemic. We suddenly had to manage patient care remotely to prevent exposure to the virus, and patients needed to adjust to having ...
January 14, 2021
Preparing for the new Cures Act patient access deadline
Amid the move toward remote appointments and consultations due to COVID-19, the need for patients to have timely access to their health records remains a necessity.
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 ...
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.
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October 6, 2020
A matter of trust: Reflections on MEDITECH’s 2020 Physician and CIO Forum
At MEDITECH’s 2020 Physician and CIO Forum, we all saw the impact of how a virtual learning environment can help us to address common challenges in an uncommon time. And with remote technologies, I’m proud to see how we’ve been able to bridge the miles between us and even many of the uncertainties ...
September 1, 2020
Lighting the path ahead for providers and patients in today’s digital environment
It’s still all about people. Despite the tumultuous events of this year, in particular the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers have remained focused on the central part of their jobs: treating and caring for people.
August 25, 2020
How to create the perfect fit between providers and their EHR
Many providers express growing frustration with their EHRs, and having to adjust their workflow to meet the needs of the technology. Problems with IT usability often contribute to physician burnout, which is why I decided to pursue the field of clinical informatics. Why should technology create ...
August 7, 2020
Healthcare in 2020: 4 physician blogs you may have missed
In 2020, we know that physicians are facing challenges like never before. As technology transforms at a rapid pace to support clinicians, we have had the opportunity to connect with a number of thought leaders in the field.
July 28, 2020
Preparing tomorrow’s providers with the latest EHR technology
When new providers enter the field, they need to be ready to deliver quality care to patients, and it’s important that they’re equipped with healthcare technology experience to complement their medical expertise. In addition, the continually changing healthcare IT landscape poses another challenge ...