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Clinical Workflow Support: #5 Most Important Secure Messaging App Function

September 23, 2014 | Adam Turinas

In this installation of our series highlighting the most critical consideration factors for health executives when selecting a secure texting provider, we illustrate the clinical workflow issues that secure texting apps can address. New reports and surveys illustrate the value of mHealth apps that enable doctors to message patients and achieve coordinated care improvements.   As you … Continue reading Clinical Workflow Support: #5 Most Important Secure Messaging App Function

Group Messaging: #4 Most Important Secure Texting App Function

August 25, 2014 | Adam Turinas

In the latest installation of our series that outlines the critical points health system executives must consider when selecting a secure text provider, we cover the most impactful capabilities for group messaging.   As you evaluate the group messaging capabilities of a secure texting solution here are some key elements to consider: 1. Targeted Messaging: … Continue reading Group Messaging: #4 Most Important Secure Texting App Function

4 Ways Secure Messaging mHealth Apps Integrate with Pager Systems

August 21, 2014 | Adam Turinas

For the overwhelming majority of healthcare systems pagers are still the most widespread channel for contacting physicians in emergency situations. As healthcare organizations adopt HIPAA-compliant secure text solutions it creates a big questions for IT staff in how to manage the transition from a pager only environment to a mixed environment of pagers and secure … Continue reading 4 Ways Secure Messaging mHealth Apps Integrate with Pager Systems

#3 Key Factor mHealth Apps For Coordinated Care Should Address

August 7, 2014 | Adam Turinas

In this installation of our series outlining the most important factors to consider when selecting a secure text provider, we will cover the key capabilities and features to address regarding Notifications.   As you evaluate the Notifications capabilities of secure text solutions here are some issues to consider: 1. Adaptability: How flexible is the secure … Continue reading #3 Key Factor mHealth Apps For Coordinated Care Should Address

#2 Most Important Factor When Selecting A Secure Messaging App

July 30, 2014 | Adam Turinas

This post is the second in a series. In the last post, we covered the importance of HIPAA Compliance. In today’s post we list issues to consider regarding user management and system administration. Of particular importance is that you pay close attention to how easy is the system to manage, and how willing the vendor is to … Continue reading #2 Most Important Factor When Selecting A Secure Messaging App

Secure Messaging App HIPAA Compliance Cheat Sheet

July 7, 2014 | Adam Turinas

For new hires and junior employees of an HIT team the learning curve for HIPAA is steep, especially when considering what HIPAA means for mobile. To support HIT managers in educating their team, we’ve developed a cheat sheet that provides a basic overview of the HIPAA rulings that are most critical to to building a … Continue reading Secure Messaging App HIPAA Compliance Cheat Sheet

4 Surefire Ways To Secure High Physician Adoption Of mHealth Apps

July 2, 2014 | Adam Turinas

Health systems that drive the buy-in of physicians at an early stage are more likely to achieve overwhelming physician adoption of care coordination focused mHealth apps. Without effective communication and knowledge sharing most physicians are especially resistant to using secure messaging apps. The journey to ensuring your clinicians’ texting is HIPAA compliant begins long before your … Continue reading 4 Surefire Ways To Secure High Physician Adoption Of mHealth Apps

HIPAA Compliance:#1 Factor In Choosing A Secure Messaging App

July 1, 2014 | Adam Turinas

Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing what we believe are key factors to consider in selecting a HIPAA-compliant secure messaging solution for care coordination. There are nine factors that we reviewed in this post and they are based on feedback from discussions with Health IT buyers. First and foremost, the number one factor … Continue reading HIPAA Compliance:#1 Factor In Choosing A Secure Messaging App

Secure Messaging App – mHealth Vendor Evaluation Checklist

June 26, 2014 | Adam Turinas

If you are in the process of selecting a secure texting provider, you are probably a little overwhelmed by the choices. On the surface they all seem the same but there are many factors to consider and dozens of questions to answer.   We talk with Healthcare IT executives each day and based on their … Continue reading Secure Messaging App – mHealth Vendor Evaluation Checklist

91 Questions To Include In RFP For Secure Messaging mHealth App

June 13, 2014 | Adam Turinas

At Practice Unite, we are often invited to participate in secure messaging RFP’s. As concerns over HIPAA compliance increases and the risk posed by unsecured texting becomes a bigger concern for healthcare systems, there is an increased level of interest in secure texting enabled mobile apps as a way to provide clinicians with an encrypted messaging solution. Some organizations … Continue reading 91 Questions To Include In RFP For Secure Messaging mHealth App

mHealth App For Coordinated Care Shortens Consult Delivery To Minutes

May 14, 2014 | Adam Turinas

Based on interviews we have conducted with hospitalists, ED physicians, resident physicians and nurses, the delay between a consult being ordered through CPOE and being received by the physician can range from a few hours to as long as a few days. Surgeons reported to us that it could take four hours to get a … Continue reading mHealth App For Coordinated Care Shortens Consult Delivery To Minutes

Physicians—The Key To High mHealth Adoption Across Hospitals

May 5, 2014 | Adam Turinas

A hospital’s success in implementing an electronic health record will depend largely on physicians’ willingness to adopt the new technology. Therefore, before embarking on such an initiative, finance leaders should conduct a targeted survey to assess the likelihood that the initiative will meet with physician resistance. The survey results can provide a basis for developing an … Continue reading Physicians—The Key To High mHealth Adoption Across Hospitals