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Expanding Healthcare’s Reach on the Edge

Healthcare IT Today

The World Health Organization estimates a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030. These wearable wireless devices can also allow for the integration of patient health data points in health profiles, further enhancing and streamlining the value of utilizing electronic medical records through mobile solutions.

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Five Digital Health Imperatives for Patient Safety

The Digital Health Corner

Perhaps the best definition of patient safety is that of the World Health Organization. Simply put, it is “…the prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with health care.” Improving the electronic medical record (EHR). Patient safety initiatives have taken many forms.