There are three types of health information exchanges, explains Daniel Newman, MD, current CMIO of MEDfx, a company that assists with a spectrum of HIE implementation, and former CMIO of Boston ...

The pandemic has placed a spotlight on public health -- its workforce, infrastructure and underlying information systems designed to collect, analyze and manage public health data. Informatics, health ...

Healthcare providers that prioritize cost control over innovative care do their patients—and the people that work for them—a serious disservice. Investing in technology that augments patient centered ...

Neurological diseases are conditions that affect your nervous system. Your nervous system includes your brain and spinal cord as well as all the nerves that branch out to the rest of your body. There ...

A clinic is a healthcare facility where you receive outpatient care. There are many types of clinics. Some are stand-alone practices, while others may be associated with a hospital or university. You ...

Medical alert systems are devices that help people with disabilities. They can also assist older adults who live alone in dealing with emergencies. They connect directly with emergency services and ...