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Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki is Managing Editor of Healthcare IT News. Bill has nearly 40 years of experience in journalism, with more than 25 years experience in healthcare IT.

Telehealth
By Bill Siwicki | 02:26 pm | September 12, 2017
The provider organization joins telemedicine vendors in treating hurricane victims with limited access to healthcare.
Quality & Safety
By Bill Siwicki | 11:51 am | September 12, 2017
While the 2015 pilot was limited to one hospital unit, Mission says it will place the Cerner tech in every room of its planned new hospital.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 02:45 pm | September 11, 2017
Medical records are valued at 20 to 50 times more than financial identities on the black market.
Telehealth
By Bill Siwicki | 05:16 pm | September 08, 2017
Floridians can download the company’s mobile app, register, and access physicians and psychologists for nonemergency conditions now through Dec. 31.
Telehealth
By Bill Siwicki | 03:27 pm | September 08, 2017
Of the nearly 20,000 patients studied, only 49 complications were reported, and there was no difference in the complication rate between women who had an in-person visit.
Connected Health
By Bill Siwicki | 03:50 pm | September 07, 2017
Funded in part by the Digital Health Seed Fund, Wing connects providers, patients and clinical trials.
Electronic Health Records
By Bill Siwicki | 11:08 am | September 07, 2017
The Michigan health system has deployed the system at its three sites and has seen time savings for nurses, a reduction in transcription errors and improved quality of vital signs.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 10:32 am | September 05, 2017
Cybersecurity is not computer science or computer engineering, it is a business discipline that requires people from all backgrounds and majors.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 03:37 pm | August 31, 2017
The aggressive attack uses impersonation and advanced threats to trick email recipients into downloading an attachment labeled ‘payment,’ which will encrypt an organization’s files.
Telehealth
By Bill Siwicki | 02:57 pm | August 31, 2017
Two companies are trying to assist Houston-area residents who cannot make it to a physician or psychiatrist.