Jennifer Flaten

Jennifer Flaten

Securing Wireless Networks

Wireless systems allow doctors convenient access to patient information. Doctors are now able to view test results immediately, order prescriptions electronically, and view complete patient histories on hand-held devices. Unfortunately, this easy access to patient information can also leave it vulnerable to security breaches. Read more...

The Promise of Health Information Exchanges

Studies show that one the greatest challenges facing health care providers is fragmentation of care. How are physicians able to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment for a patient that may have visited multiple providers? The current paper based system does not allow for seamless transmission of patient histories or lab results. Multiple providers spread across numerous health care systems can make it nearly impossible to get the complete medical history of a patient. Read more...

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