Telehealth poised for long-term gains after pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a boon for telehealth, according to reports. A March 1, 2021 Slate article noted that while telehealth has been around for a while, its wide-scale adoption during the pandemic has worked well and…
How artificial intelligence is reshaping health care
After years of hype about the impact artificial intelligence (AI) could have on health care, many experts believe that we are now on a cusp of a revolution in which AI will reshape various aspects of medicine, from…
Technology crucial to give patients a "medical home"
September 20, 2011 -- HSPH Expert Outlines Key Ways to Improve Health Care Delivery Of the many problems facing health care in the United States, critics say one of the biggest is that patient care isn’t well coordinated. It’s…
Electronic vs. personal health record
[ Fall 2008 ] What's the Difference? Whereas an electronic health record (EHR) is a computer record that originates with and is controlled by doctors, a personal health record (PHR) can be generated by physicians, patients, hospitals, pharmacies, and other…
Electronic health records
[ Fall 2008 ] Electronic health records could make care safer and save money. So why aren't more doctors and hospitals using them? Boston internist "Dr. Sean James" greets patient "Sara Hill" in an examination room, then sits down at…
A simple checklist that saves lives
[ Fall 2008 ] Fighter pilots use checklists to avoid deadly errors. Why not surgeons, too? So complex was the new B-17 bomber introduced during World War II that a star aviator crashed the mighty aircraft during its demonstration flight.…