This week, read about healthcare advances made from unexpected materials, the ways technology continues to reshape patient care, and much more!
- As reported by Physicians News Network, a 2013 survey conducted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) found one-third of mobile device owners have used their mobile gadgets to track some aspect of their health in the last 12 months, which has contributed to a 40 percent growth of the digital health footprint.
- According to a Physician News Digest article, while it is often overlooked, the design of a healthcare setting and medical exam room can make a significant difference in both physician and patient satisfaction.
- An article written by David Pittman—Washington correspondent for MedPage Today—highlights a report released by the Centers for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics, which indicates only 13 percent of physicians conveyed an intention to participate in Stage 2 of the ‘Meaningful Use’ electronic health records (EHR) incentive program.
- Listverse.com features “10 High-Tech Healthcare Advances from Everyday Materials,” including incubators created with discarded car parts and a breathalyzer that can detect cancer.
- A press release shared by Market Watch details the findings of a recent study that found 71 percent of 187 surveyed physicians would be more responsive to Clinical Documentation Improvement clarifications if they were delivered in real-time within their usual documentation workflow in the EHR.
Have a terrific weekend!
