The History of Dialysis
Dialysis is the process of removing toxins, solutes, and excess water, from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally. This is also known...
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Why is Data Important in Healthcare?
The use of data in healthcare is driven by several needs. For example, in the clinical setting, doctors use data to provide an overall view of the patient’s condition....
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Chronic Kidney Disease – Symptoms & Causes
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), estimates more than 1 in 7 patients have Chronic Kidney Disease. These alarming numbers prompted the publication of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) National...
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Trends in Healthcare Informatics
We have all heard the term “knowledge is power”. Today’s ever-expanding value-based models are forcing a shift away from the traditional doctor-centered model of care. The new model of...
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What is an EHR?
While we manage many acronyms in healthcare, this one is distinct in a few ways. EHR stands for Electronic Health Record. EHR differs from an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)....
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History of Electronic Health Records
It may seem like electronic health records have always been a part of healthcare. However, EHRs were uncommon even 10 years ago as doctors spent more time documenting than...
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