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Managing the revenue cycle with gloStream

Revenue cycle management is a key driver of progress in health-care organizations, according to a recent Gartner report, but it must be supported by the right systems. As soon as a patient makes an appointment, revenue cycle management begins. But with disparate legacy systems and applications, many health-care providers are struggling to keep on top… Continue reading Managing the revenue cycle with gloStream

Applying engineering to health care

A strategy commonly used in manufacturing and aviation offers the potential for better health care at lower cost, according to a recent report. That strategy – systems engineering – is an interdisciplinary approach to designing and managing complex systems. According to “Better Health Care and Lower Costs: Accelerating Improvement Through Systems Engineering,” a report from… Continue reading Applying engineering to health care

Google Slides app for Android released

Google Docs is becoming an increasingly popular tool for many business users, especially due to the fact that the solution offers a powerful suite of productivity apps like Docs and Slides. Earlier this year, these apps went mobile, with Google releasing standalone mobile versions of Docs and Sheets. The popular presentation creation app Slides was… Continue reading Google Slides app for Android released

It’s time to get ready for ICD-10

The compliance date for ICD-10 is farther away than it once was, but it’s still coming — and health-care practitioners should be moving forward with preparedness plans, if the results of a recent survey are any indication. The survey — which questioned physician practices, hospitals, payers, vendors, and others — was conducted by eHealth Initiative… Continue reading It’s time to get ready for ICD-10

Windows 8/8.1 hibernate mode

Microsoft’s operating systems (OS) have seen additions of several highly useful features throughout the evolution cycle of the OS. The hibernation feature, first introduced with Windows XP, is a solid example of one of the most useful power features. Ironically, with Windows 8 the hibernation feature is not readily visible but it is still a… Continue reading Windows 8/8.1 hibernate mode

8 important LinkedIn profile steps

LinkedIn, while lacking some of the clout of Facebook, is still one of the most powerful social networks for business owners and managers who want to connect with their peers. Like many other networks however, in order to be noticed you should not only simply have a profile, but create one that is strong. The… Continue reading 8 important LinkedIn profile steps

Office 365 gets a new public roadmap

Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 is quickly becoming the go-to solution for many business owners looking for a familiar yet feature rich office suite. The great thing about Office 365 is that there are almost always updates being introduced that you don’t have to buy or even install. One downside with this however is not knowing… Continue reading Office 365 gets a new public roadmap

Why go with Google Apps?

As cloud-based technology continues to become increasingly advanced, companies of all sizes are quickly finding that virtual or Web-based solutions are becoming increasingly viable. One example of a popular solution that businesses are turning to is Google Apps. While this solution is useful, some businesses are wondering what exactly it is and whether it can… Continue reading Why go with Google Apps?

VoIP and your business

There are many different ways technology can help businesses increase efficiency and save money. One increasingly popular system is Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP), which moves phone communications to your network connection, allowing you to access communication services from anywhere. Despite its growing use, many business owners are still unsure whether VoIP is the right choice for… Continue reading VoIP and your business

Virtualization security myths

Businesses are relying increasingly on virtual machines to handle more critical data and tasks than ever before. Still, many are misguided about their security needs in a virtual environment. There are several myths that if believed can have serious consequences; leaving your organization vulnerable to an attack. Understanding these issues is key to helping you… Continue reading Virtualization security myths