ArticleField.comInternet's Fastest Growing Free Content Article DirectoryPatient charts, prescription pads, Jenga-esque stacks of folders, and metal clipboards are very last century. We are now in the era of stem-cell research, gene-splicing, and CAT scans. Handwritten notes and record-keeping feels retro and is eco-expensive. Annual health care in the United States costs approximately $2 trillion, or more than $6,600 per man, woman […]
In an effort to digitize the health care industry, the government recently revealed $1.2 billion in federal grants for health care providers to transition to electronic health records systems, according to The Washington Post. This is the first wave of funding under a health care reform plan that is aimed at cutting costs and improving […]
Electronic medical records may dramatically improve the diagnosis, management and care of patients, according to a Kaiser Permanente study from the September 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. This study reports that electronic medical records improve the quality of health care overall and may result in quicker diagnosis and response time […]
Providing for and maintaining the health, and healthcare, of its citizens is a challenge for nations worldwide. In the U.S., assigning the responsibility of providing for healthcare between patients, employers and government entities has led to sometimes heated debate. Ultimately, providing citizens with the health care and support they need is the goal. One organization […]
For most medical facilities, the change from paper to electronic medical records can be perceived as difficult and frustrating. Staff members who are resistant to change may struggle to adapt their management skills to the new records system and may sometimes make the mistake of using paper as a crutch during the transition. However, once […]
