Survey: MACRA Remains a Mystery for Many Physicians
Fewer than 25 percent of respondents in a survey conducted by the American Medical Association and financial firm KPMG said they were “well-prepared” for the Medicare payment reform requirements that took effect this year. More...
Health Informatics + Big Data Unlock the Human Genetic Code
Imagine being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that has no cure. That’s what young Charlie Knuth and his parents were facing until a new procedure offered them hope. Charlie is afflicted with epidermolysis...
USF Health IT Survey Finds High Salaries and Job Satisfaction
Not only is health information technology (IT) a fast-growing field, but it offers good wages and a high degree of job satisfaction, according to a new survey conducted by the USF Health Morsani College...
Medical Records Clerk & Health IT Job Description, Salary, and Education
By effectively organizing and managing medical records, health information and medical records technicians play a key role in helping ensure that patients receive the medical care they need. A career as a medical records...
Social Media’s Role in Health Informatics Student Acquisition
Social media has profoundly altered the landscape of the Internet, including the ways that hiring managers recruit and job candidates conduct job searches. Social media has also altered the way that students can evaluate...
Combining Technology Leads to Imaging Muscles and Better Diagnosis
It is an exciting time to embark on a career in health care. The rapid evolution of technological applications in medicine is astounding. For instance, more responsive technology, highly skilled experts and human innovation...
What is Health Informatics?
Health informatics refers to the use of information technology in the medical field. In addition to being a key player in the race toward healthcare reform, the term health informatics describes the acquisition, storage...