The two big challenges in healthcare documentation today During the 2023 annual convention of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Consensus Cloud Solutions conducted a series of interesting live experiments. Each time a Consensus representative led one of the event’s sessions, they would ask a volunteer in the audience to fill out a […]
Blockchain technology has become a transformative force across industries, including in healthcare. In essence, it’s a secure digital ledger technology that can handle patient data and supply chains. This guide will go through the details of how to use blockchain for healthcare. You’ll also learn about some real-world examples in the industry. Read on to […]
“If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen.” It’s a popular saying in the healthcare industry, and it helps illustrate why documentation is important in healthcare. In few other industries is thorough, efficient documentation as essential as in the healthcare field, as inadequate record keeping could result in claims denials, lower productivity, lawsuits, and even […]
When it comes to decentralized digital ledgers, two terms frequently come up: blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). They are often used interchangeably, but they are different. In this piece, we’ll provide a blockchain vs. DLT overview. You’ll learn: What blockchain technology and DLT are Key differences between the two ideas Which one is best […]
Blockchain has been around since 2009, along with its first application, Bitcoin. Many people think of cryptocurrency when they think of blockchain. However, its role has expanded to many other industries — this is why blockchain is important to understand. Because it’s so safe and transparent, some experts believe blockchain will be the foundation of […]
