Today started out like it does for many of my colleagues – with some sort of emergency. My “emergency” was not what is considered an emergency for most working people like a flat tire, a fender bender in typical rush hour traffic or computer problems right before a big presentation. No, my “emergency” consisted of [...]

The month of December brings about a flurry of activities, from Christmas shopping and children’s programs to office get-togethers and parties. You’ve probably heard of parties where you’re asked to “bring your own beverage,” or BYOB. However, a hot topic in healthcare is BYOD, or “bring your own device.” BYOD is a business policy of [...]

According to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), “Meaningful choice ensures patients understand how and with whom their provider can share their information and the impact of their choices.” While the initial method for capturing patient consent was using paper, the use of electronic consent systems continues to grow as [...]