“Revolutionizing” is a word that often gets overused but, in this case, it may be appropriate given the transformative capabilities of Apple Vision Pro. Undergirded by visionOS, Apple’s mixed reality operating system, Apple Vision Pro is phygital—seamlessly combining digital content with physical world realities to create a personalized, immersive user experience. Developers therefore have “unparalleled […]
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At HealthTECH Resources, we are dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovative MEDITECH solutions and expert consulting. With a proven track record of successful implementations and a team of highly skilled consultants, we partner with healthcare organizations to harness the full potential of their MEDITECH investments, driving better patient outcomes and operational efficiency. We’re excited […]
“Everyone’s talking about AI.” That’s the best way to summarize the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) 2024 conference in Orlando, FL in just four short words. HIMSS typically delves into conversations that are at the crest of the wave—such as analytics or telehealth in the past—and, this year, conversations took place around artificial […]
Interoperability—the ability of different healthcare technologies to exchange and use information effectively—is at the heart of Epic Community Connect. This system allows healthcare providers to: Access patient data efficiently Streamline operational functions Ensure continuity and improve health outcomes Effectively manage costs What is Epic Community Connect? Epic Community Connect is a collaborative system by Epic […]
Healthcare organizations across the spectrum of sizes and specialties appreciate the cloud-based Cerner EHR system, ranging from physician offices to healthcare companies to ambulatory firms. Oracle Cerner allows them to deliver quality patient care while streamlining administrative functions. Thanks to the system’s task automation features, medical professionals can put more of their time and attention […]
According to HealthCareITNews.com, the summer of 2023 saw a “feverish launch” of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by major players in the health technology sector. A notable inclusion among these tools are generative AI applications, designed to automatically generate text, images, and more. Generation occurs as the technology “learns” structures and patterns from the data it is […]
Healthcare organizations today face numerous challenges, including successfully managing health insurance-related issues and processing transactions that are within the scope of today’s regulatory environment. A vital component is having the optimal core administrative processing system (CAPS)—and, in 2023, HealthEdge HealthRules Payer earned the Best in KLAS designation for the second year in a row. Expanding Requirements for […]
When your healthcare organization needs to upgrade your current Epic system to a newer or more advanced version, that’s considered an Epic upgrade. This improved version allows your healthcare facility staff to have the optimal Epic experience with each upgrade addressing one or more facets of the software. One, for example, may add new features […]
Electronic medical records (EMR)—also referred to as electronic health records (EHR)—allow healthcare organizations to electronically access, use, and exchange patients’ health-related information in safer, more efficient, and more effective ways while also enhancing their facilities in meaningful, tangible ways. To realize the benefits, though, the EMR system must be fruitfully implemented, integrated, and optimized—which is […]
When a healthcare facility is transitioning to a new electronic health records (EHR) system, it’s crucial that the software is strategically implemented and optimized, allowing the facility to fully benefit from the application with improved workflows that will help deliver world-class patient care. It also helps organizations to reach a return on investment as efficiently […]