“Siri, what’s the weather like today?” “Google, play me my workout playlist.” “Alexa, initiate hip replacement surgery.” One of those commands is not like the others. While it may be quite some time before we’re able to have highly coordinated control of robotic surgical systems via Smart speakers, we’re already... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare IT, Healthcare Technology Solutions, blog
One area we don't typically think of when we discuss health care IT is the emergency department (ED). That's because a fast-paced environment and the need for one-on-one care is not always conducive to technology solutions whose purpose is to automate aspects of care. Patients need help as quickly as possible, and... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare IT, Healthcare Technology Solutions
For ages, one insurmountable hurdle stood in the way of health care reaching its full potential. That hurdle? The simple truth that a patient’s well-being was out of the hands of the care team the moment the patient left their sight. That’s changed with the advent of wearable devices that give physicians, care... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare IT, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Mobile Technology
The past few years have given us many advances in healthcare: Electronic health records (EHRs). Wearable devices. Care management software. Apps that play a critical role in monitoring patient vital signs. The list goes on and on. But with these technological developments comes a fear that we’re all forced to reckon... Read More
by Mary Kay Thalken, RN, MBA in Healthcare Technology Solutions, blog, Care Management
You can get almost any product in the world online. You can order food from your favorite restaurants on your phone. You can get psychiatric consultations, telehealth services and meet the love of your life by swiping right on the appropriate apps. But when it comes to transferring patient health information (PHI)... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare Technology Solutions, Interoperability, Cybersecurity
Right now, two phrases are shaping the post-acute care conversation, and at first glance, it appears as if these two concepts are diametrically opposed to one another. The first phrase is “patient choice.” The second is “narrow network.” Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare Technology Solutions, Narrow Networks
“Saving a patient’s life…that’s pretty cool.” In this short video, Ensocare President and CEO Luis Castillo shares his advice for students who are interested in entering the IT field. Read More
by Jill Reeves, MHA in Healthcare IT, Healthcare Technology Solutions
Even as the healthcare information technology (IT) field has made strides to facilitate cooperation between EHRs (electronic health records), it’s become abundantly clear that we still have a way to go to achieve anything approaching complete and total interoperability. Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare Technology Solutions, Care Coordination Software, Interoperability
The health IT industry has been buzzing about FHIR (or fast healthcare interoperability resources -- pronounced “fire”) since it was introduced by Health Level Seven (HL7) as a proposed interoperability standard. HL7 is a not-for-profit organization that has been developing ANSI-accredited standards for hospital... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare Technology Solutions, Care Coordination Software, Interoperability
Various industries have found ways to leverage the power of technology in recent years, yet the healthcare industry has struggled to address the complex integration of disparate systems. Read More
by Ensocare in Healthcare Technology Solutions, Mobile Technology, Cerner
Join our list to receive our latest blogs, updates and care coordination news.
Have questions? Give us a call.
We're here to help.
Copyright © Ensocare. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms and Conditions. A CQuence Health Group company.
Ensocare is now part of Central Logic
Combining forces to be the industry’s leader in patient access and orchestration, enabling seamless transitions to the appropriate care level and helping health systems speed the return to financial strength, improve clinician effectiveness, and ensure successful patient outcomes.
