Sore throat is a common ailment that can occur at any time of year but is particularly common during the winter months. Dry air, cold and flu season, and increased indoor air pollution are some of the reasons why sore throats are more common in … [Read more...] about Can Cold Weather Cause Sore Throat?
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The Cost of Non-Adherence in Healthcare
Defining Non-adherenceNon-adherence goes beyond the simple idea of not taking the medicine that is prescribed. Non-adherence can happen because of timing, frequency, or the dosage of a medication.The Surgeon General divides these versions of … [Read more...] about The Cost of Non-Adherence in Healthcare
What is Blockchain and What Does it Mean for Healthcare?
Blockchain is becoming an increasingly popular topic in healthcare. This is part one of a three-part series aimed at helping you understand what Blockchain is, what its benefits and downfalls are for healthcare, and where it fits into your technology … [Read more...] about What is Blockchain and What Does it Mean for Healthcare?
The 7 Deadly EHR Sins You Should Not Commit
EHRs present a great opportunity to operationalize, parse, and collect patient data in ways that healthcare has not been able to in the past. But because EHRs keep the data largely inoperable, we have yet to see such innovation as common practice. … [Read more...] about The 7 Deadly EHR Sins You Should Not Commit
3 Unbelievable (But True) Stories About How Healthcare Tech is Saving Lives
We are continually hearing how healthcare tech will change the world and how the potential of connected devices will improve patient outcomes and save lives. Interoperability and enabling patient data have become buzzwords for the healthcare … [Read more...] about 3 Unbelievable (But True) Stories About How Healthcare Tech is Saving Lives