CureMD was ranked 3rd in the Top 20 most Popular EHRs survey by Capterra, a software information and review website that helps physicians find the right technology for their practice. CureMD has consistently maintained its position amongst the top 20 leading EHR companies in the States, despite the growing competition, due to its user-centered approach to technology. Not only Read more…
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EHRs Can Reduce the Cost of Care for Diabetes
A recent report found health IT to be one of the biggest contributors in successfully treating diabetes in western New York. The report found that over a three-year period, Electronic Health Records, care coordination and health information technology have been instrumental in reducing hospitalizations for diabetic patients, by 26%. Brief highlights: 50% of the physicians Read more…
Security blunder sees PHI leaked online
Protected Health Information (PHI) of 33,000 individuals was inadvertently leaked online, on the search engine Google, due to a security flaw. Patients of Cottage Health System in Santa Barbara, California were informed by the three-hospital system that their information could have been available online for nearly two months. The lapse occurred after one of their Read more…
CMS extends deadlines for Meaningful Use Stage 2 and 3
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the provider attestation deadlines for Meaningful Use Stage 2 and stage 3. Under the new timeline, Stage 2 will now be extended until 2016 while. Stage 3 will begin in 2017 for providers who would complete two years in Stage 2. According to Rob Tagalicod, Read more…
Survey finds seniors relying on technology to manage healthcare
As technology continues to assist patients in improving their health care experience, it is finding acceptance among senior citizens as well. According to a recent survey, by the research firm Accenture, 57% of patients aged 65 years and older are seeking digital tools to manage health. As seniors become more tech savvy, they are seeking virtual Read more…
HIMSS looks to change mobile health regulatory framework
The usage of mobile devices in the healthcare industry is on the rise. Physicians, providers, hospitals and support staff are now increasingly using mobile devices to carry out their duties to provide coordinated healthcare to population health groups. The shift from desktop-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) software to mobile-based EHRs is largely due to the convenience and Read more…
Study shows physicians benefiting from EHR use
A recent Medical Economics study has found that physicians are getting used to Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, but still some progress needs to be made. One of the top EHR vendors in the market is CureMD. Click here to schedule a free demo with them. According to the data gathered, nearly 90% of the participating solo Read more…