Introduced in the early 2000s, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are now nearly ubiquitous within hospitals. Despite their near-constant use, multiple studies show significant provider dissatisfaction with EMRs due to slowed workflow, task interruptions, and increased documentation time (Schmit-Jongbloed. Cohen-Schotanus, Borleffs, Stewart, & Schonrock-Adema, 2017). The IHICU seeks to resolve these...

Gottesman, O., Kuivaniemi, H., Tromp, G., Faucett, W. A., Li, R., Manolio, T. A., ... & Brilliant, M. (2013). The electronic medical records and genomics (eMERGE) network: past, present, and future. Genetics in Medicine, 15(10), 761-771. eMERGE is a consortium funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute to develop...

When it comes to health coverage and reimbursement policies for telehealth services, there are significant differences between states. In some states, inadequate coverage has made it difficult for telemedicine to be adopted on a broad scale (Thomas & Capistrant, 2016). One state of particular interest is Alaska. Because Alaska is...

This post was particularly interesting because of the way in which it highlights the involvement of the nursing and healthcare professions in the growing trend towards (smart) technology-based solutions to implementation solutions. The post highlights the ways in which healthcare information technology (HIT) utilises the interactive and self-service features of...

For as long as I can remember, I have been completely fascinated by the medical profession, as represented by doctors, nurses, PAs, and a wide range of other healthcare professionals that I have been in contact with over the years. Because my family and I have had a range of...