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Imprivata, Vocera Integrate for Secure and Convenient Clinical Mobile Device Authentication

by Jasmine Pennic 08/28/2019 Leave a Comment

The Imprivata Report on the Economic Impact of Inefficient Communications in Healthcare

Healthcare IT security company Imprivata and Vocera Communications, a provider of clinical communication and workflow solutions, today announced an integration partnership to help healthcare organizations unlock the full potential of mobility in healthcare. Combining Imprivata Mobile Device Access with Vocera Collaboration Suite, the partnership enables fast, familiar authentication into shared clinical mobile devices and the Vocera smartphone app, eliminating the burden of manual logins for
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EHR Documentation Named Key Driver of Cognitive Overload for Clinicians

by Jasmine Pennic 07/01/2019 Leave a Comment

Physician Burnout_Cognitive Overload Documentation Overload

A recent study finds 77% of clinicians overwhelmingly identified documenting and charting in the EHR as a source of cognitive overload. When you were a student cramming for a test, remember that feeling of your brain just being unable to gather more information? You probably didn’t perform at your best. Imagine that stress every day. That’s the life of today’s clinicians, who are tasked with not only caring for multiple patients but also with burdensome clerical work from EHRs and other hospital
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2019 MedTech Breakthrough Award Category Winners Announced

by Jasmine Pennic 06/06/2019 Leave a Comment

2019 MedTech Breakthrough Award Category Winners Announced

MedTech Breakthrough, a market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global digital health and medical technology market has unveiled the results of its 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, showcasing technologies and companies that drive innovation and exemplify the best in medical and health-related technology solutions across the globe.MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program OverviewThe MedTech Breakthrough Awards program is the
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Study: Clinicians Feel More Comfortable Sharing Patient Information through Secure Communication

by Jasmine Pennic 02/21/2019 Leave a Comment

Study: Clinicians Feel More Comfortable Sharing Patient Information through Secure Communication

Clinicians feel more comfortable sharing patient information using a secure communication tool, according to findings from a secure mobile communication study conducted by Island Health in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The research evaluated Vocera Collaboration Suite across acute care and community practice settings on Vancouver Island. The study, which included feedback from more than 100 clinicians, evaluated the mobile application to understand the impact of secure texting on care
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Vocera Launches Wearable Smartbadge to Redefine Healthcare Communication

by Fred Pennic 01/09/2019 Leave a Comment

Vocera Launches Wearable Smartbadge to Redefine Healthcare Communication

Vocera Communications, Inc., a provider of clinical communication and workflow solutions has announced the launch of a new category of wearable communication devices that enables clinician agility and accelerates patient care. The Vocera Smartbadge combines smartphone usability with the hands-free freedom of the Vocera Badge to redefine healthcare communication.Based on two decades of customer feedback, the Smartbadge carves out a new category of wearable mobile communication devices and
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St Vincent’s Health Australia Deploys Vocera for Clinical Alerts & Communication

by Fred Pennic 01/24/2018 Leave a Comment

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St Vincent’s Health Australia has officially deployed Vocera solutions for communication and clinical alerts across all its aged care facilities. St Vincent’s Health Australia is one of many organizations in the country using Vocera technology to improve care team communication, patient and resident experience, and operational efficiency. In 2017, Vocera added 35 aged care facilities in Australia to its client roster.Additionally, Vocera is steadily increasing deployments in public and private
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Dayton Children’s Hospital Deploys Vocera Secure Text & Hands Free Technology

by HITC Staff 09/19/2017 Leave a Comment

Dayton Children's Hospital, a 155-bed multi-specialty pediatric hospital has deployed Vocera’s hands-free communication badges and a secure texting app throughout its new 260,000-square-foot patient tower. During the move to the new facility, care team members used Vocera technology to stay connected and easily communicate, ensuring a safe and smooth transition of more than 40 children from four units.The hospital, which has more than 300,000 patient visits a year, has integrated the Vocera
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Vocera Acquires Extension Healthcare for $55M to Expand Mobile Platform

by Fred Pennic 10/27/2016 Leave a Comment

Vocera Acquires Extension Healthcare for $55M to Expand Mobile Platform

Vocera Communications has acquired Fort Wayne, IN-based Extension Healthcare for approximately $55 million in an all-cash transaction. For Vocera, the acquisition will expand the company's product portfolio, differentiate its competitive position, increase its customer base, and expand it's market reach. Founded in 2009, Extension Healthcare is a provider of clinical, event-driven communication and workflow collaboration software for the hospital environment. Its clinical integration software
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Vocera, Brightstar Partner to Deliver iOS Secure Messaging

by HITC Staff 12/04/2015 Leave a Comment

Vocera, Brightstar Partner to Deliver iOS Secure Messaging

Brightstar Corp., the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor and a leader in innovation and diversified services for the wireless industry, and Vocera Communications are teaming up to deliver iOS bundled solutions for secure voice, text messaging and access to critical data to the healthcare market. The collaboration will provide Vocera customers with a unique set of solutions featuring iOS devices paired with best-in-class accessories to help meet the demands of the healthcare
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Report: 4 Best Practices to Humanizing Efficiency in Healthcare

by Fred Pennic 11/05/2015 Leave a Comment

Humanizing Healthcare Efficiency in 2015 Vocera

Vocera Communications, Inc., a mobile healthcare communications company has released the findings of its first Humanizing Efficiency in Healthcare research study. Survey and interview findings revealed gaps in communication, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement as many hospitals and health systems still struggle to align quality, safety and experience strategies. Study Background/Methodology The survey was conducted by Vocera’s Experience Innovation Network (EIN), an international
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