Introduction Oracle Corporation has officially purchased Cerner Corporation for $28.3 billion, and the deal is expected to be finalized by the end of 2022. Oracle has a vision for healthcare that is anchored on the belief that technology can help make healthcare more affordable, accessible and efficient. The company’s comprehensive and integrated suite of cloud-based applications address all aspects of the healthcare industry, including care delivery, population health management, medical billing and insurance claims processing, pharmacy management, and supply ch ..read more

Introduction It seems that not that long ago it was December 2020 and we expected 2021 to be a redefining year, and in so many ways it has been. We've made it through widespread vaccination against coronavirus, and even the first wave of booster shots and vaccinations for children. Behind the scenes, the epidemic also stimulated advancements in healthcare technology, such as telehealth offerings to provide access to those who otherwise would not have received care, or device agnostic patient electronic form solutions such as patient consents and registration forms at-home to reduce the spread ..read more

Introduction Patient forms, used in nearly every aspect of healthcare, are a vital piece of communication between clinicians and patients. As such, it is vital that these forms are easy to use and understand. With 20+ years of experience in the healthcare eForms and eSignature industry, we know a thing or two when it comes to form design. We also know what pitfalls you should actively look out for.  Some healthcare forms can be difficult for patients to complete, which can l ..read more

Introduction In the last couple of years healthcare employees have faced some trying times, first with the pandemic and completely shifting day-to-day business operations to keep our world’s health running, oftentimes muddling their own fears. Ask anyone in healthcare what it takes to make change in a hospital system, “It’s Monumental” let alone the added complications around new regulations. It’s striking to look back and admire how our health care has achieved the impossible, but has the impact been on our Employees? In our Monthly Healthcare Poll, we asked our audience, healthcare pr ..read more

Introduction For the last few years, digital forms have been one of the fastest-growing healthcare technologies. From expediting patient intake remotely and obtaining consents digitally ahead of visits, to increasing efficiencies with insurance forms, financial forms, and application to patient surveys, eForms are shaping how patients interact with their providers. Having the ability to extend digital eForm solutions to patients and clinicians, however, does not automatically translate to a positive experience. What does it take to design a form that works well? What can we do to ensure your ..read more

Introduction In the last year and a half many hospitals have adapted to patient access in the literal sense, and adopted newer technologies to provide alternative ways for patients to access & receive care. As a result, the industry has seen a tremendous surge in the use of digital technologies such as telehealth to increase access to care, with remote patient eSignature technologies to control throughput allowing hospitals to safely capture and automatically index patient information through automation. Many hospitals, with the onset of Covid-19, were rushed into adopted ill-equipped "o ..read more

In recent months, nurses across the globe have received well deserved overdue public accolades for serving as the front line during our nation's greatest epidemic threat. Without these healthcare heroes' day in and day out service, the world's greatest healthcare system would not work. However, just outside of the trenches, underneath the infrastructure and orchestrated chaos of health systems lies an integral person. An individual role that is so important that if it did not exist, patients would not be able to receive adequate care. We’re talking about the Forms Designer, Horah!! Exciting ..read more

Introduction Our last few blogs have highlighted a number of highly-publicized data breaches that have seriously impacted the healthcare industry. These incidents have cost medical providers millions and increased the risk to patients' personal information. As we’ve discussed, many of these breaches could have been avoided if appropriate preventative measures had been taken. How do you guarantee that you are not one of the “headlining hospitals” that exposes millions of patients’ PHI in a security breach? Well, you can’t--no one can--but a smart approach to security can drastically reduce t ..read more

Introduction As COVID-19 has caused countless tradeshows and events to be cancelled or postponed, we have seen an industry-wide push to go virtual, a move that has forced many to ask if in-person healthcare trade shows are still relevant. As a healthcare technology company, we found ourselves asking the same question. Access has been a regular attendee of healthcare trade shows and conferences for the last 20 years, but in light of recent events, we’ve had to reevaluate whether tradeshows will be a part of our future, and to what capacity.  ..read more

Introduction As technology continues to advance, the world becomes increasingly connected. Advances in information and communication technology have helped the healthcare industry replace paper-based systems with electronic health records (EHRs) that provide better, more cost-effective service. EHRs offer an easy way for doctors and patients to communicate digitally, but they also benefit patients by enhancing their care through shared medical histories, improved diagnoses of disease, full access at all times, and reduced waiting room time, and it makes it easier for providers to find what t ..read more