The number of Americans at risk of heart attacks and strokes is increasing rapidly. According to new statistics from the American Heart Association, around 103 million US adults have high blood pressure. The death rate from high blood pressure increased nearly 11 percent in the
Data breach in the healthcare sector involves the loss of sensitive data including an individual’s name, Social Security number, medical records, and possibly financial data such as credit or debit card numbers. An article in Health Management finds that January 2018 saw an average of
Impact of Information Technology (IT) in the growth of the healthcare industry has reached heights, with several studies proving the better outcomes of this combination. A systematic literature review published recently in the Journal of Medical Internet Research says that adoption of health information technology
Many physicians rely on medical transcription companies to ease EHR data entry and outsource their medical billing to manage their revenue cycle. However, with heavy patient loads, time management continues to be a problem especially when it comes to the office visit. One way physicians
As we move into 2018, burnout continues to be a burning topic in the medical community. The American Medical Association (AMA), other healthcare organizations, and US based medical transcription outsourcing companies are focused on reducing burnout among physicians while helping them improve patient care. According