by Julie Rennecker | Jan 22, 2016 | Health Data Analytics
This is the second article in a series about the importance of including technology “usability,” or ease-of-use, criteria in the technology procurement process. Thanks to all who commented on or followed up with me personally about the earlier article. It’s exciting...
by medtomarket | Jan 13, 2016 | Medical Technologies
As the old year ends and a new one begins, the medical device industry has plenty to consider. In this two part series, we’ll first look at what happened in 2015 – but keeping an eye on the future. Our next post will look at emerging trends that will shape 2016....
by Clarity Child Guidance Center | Jan 5, 2016 | Health & Wellness
Everyone has an off day now and again. All of us experience moments in time when we’re feeling sad, angry, impulsive or even out-of-control – this is simply part of the human condition. However, when it comes to children and teens still working through emotional...
by Evan Ratner | Dec 24, 2015 | Health & Wellness
Did you ride in a car today? Did you wear your seatbelt? Did you get into a motor vehicle collision? Does that mean you shouldn’t wear your seatbelt? What does a seatbelt have to do with the flu? I suspect that everyone reading this has been made aware, over and over...
by Jan Tilley | Dec 21, 2015 | Health & Wellness
Frank Sinatra said it best: It’s that time of year when the world falls in love, every song you hear seems to say Merry Christmas. Each December we find our busy days filled with shopping, decorating, traveling, and so much more. It’s getting chilly out there and...
by Aaron Franklin | Dec 17, 2015 | Health Data Analytics
Becker’s recently wrote about healthcare providers starting to reevaluate their contracts with EHR vendors, or looking to find new vendors because they’re unhappy with the systems’ functionality or organizational fit. These kinds of transitions can take years and...
by Dan Greenfield | Dec 15, 2015 | Business
Healthcare marketing needn’t be a mystery for physicians looking to attract patients and grow their practice. The intent of The Bedside Manner Guide to Successful Healthcare is to demystify the art and science of marketing. It’s based on the commonsense principles of...
by Evan Ratner | Nov 30, 2015 | Health & Wellness
As parents, a lot of us are asking the question, should we allow our sons to play football. Tragically, this year, 7 young men have died playing football in the United States. There are approximately 45,000 concussions sustained by high school football players a...
by medtomarket | Nov 24, 2015 | Business, Medical Technologies
Medical device change control can be as critical to your company as when you first launched your product. Prudent manufacturers can meet all requirements without an excessive drain on resources. The key remains in proper situational and risk analysis. Three Types Of...
by Julie Rennecker | Nov 23, 2015 | Business, Health Data Analytics
Ok, technically, effective use of health IT begins with good product design, but (imho) technology vendors are not going to invest the time or money in user research and multiple design iterations to produce user-friendly products until their customers – YOU – demand...