Health IT

Telemedicine, electronic health records, and smart wearable devices are some of the modern healthcare areas that deserve recognition. They ensure cost-effectiveness, patient loyalty, and equity. So, it’s no surprise that 79% of healthcare executives plan to automate their operations.  In the modern world, technology changes constantly. Consequently, healthcare providers should use new tech. Fortunately, these Read more…

Emergency medical services (EMS) providers are an invaluable part of the healthcare workforce as they can be relied on for quick response during accidents or cases of medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, anaphylactic shock, seizures, and the like. Various services can fall under this umbrella, from standalone EMS service providers to hospital-based ambulance services. Read more…

  Healthcare IT teams face a unique testing challenge. Applications touch clinical workflows, billing, patient identity, and regulatory controls. Many organizations run a mix of modern interfaces and legacy systems. Add AI-driven features that generate clinical content and make routing decisions, and the testing problem becomes not just larger but fundamentally different. Opkey focuses on Read more…

A study by the MedEdPublish library revealed that formal ACLS certification resulted in 75.6% to 85% improvement in knowledge and increased confidence in the management of cardiac emergencies among students. But ACLS certification doesn’t last forever. Every two years, providers must renew it, and that’s where online ACLS recertification comes in. This targeted recertification is Read more…

A nurse practitioner sees a diabetic patient whose blood sugar is poorly controlled despite medication adherence. The clinical response is adjusting medications. But a public health lens asks different questions: Why is diabetes so prevalent in this community? What environmental factors make healthy eating difficult? Are there transportation barriers to exercise? Does the patient have Read more…

As healthcare is increasingly delivered through advanced technology and increasingly in non-traditional settings, the skills and competencies that newly licensed RNs possess must also change. In many healthcare settings, newly licensed RNs are expected to function as critical members of the healthcare team to complete many tasks that were previously performed by other healthcare providers. Read more…

  Mental health conditions are now the top telehealth diagnostic category for every age group in the country, accounting for 52.1% of all telehealth claims in the first quarter of the year across all U.S. Census regions, according to recent data from FAIR Health. For practice managers already stretched thin, that number isn’t just a Read more…

Basic Life Support (BLS) is a critical set of skills that can save lives in emergency situations. It includes techniques like CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), using an AED (automated external defibrillator), and helping someone who is choking. BLS training is essential for healthcare professionals, first responders, and even everyday people who want to be prepared for Read more…

Stepping back into the workforce after parental leave is a milestone moment. It represents a transition into a new chapter of your professional and family life, but it often comes with a significant layer of financial complexity: childcare. Many parents find themselves staring at a daily fee schedule that seems daunting at first glance. However, Read more…