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Web Server Maintenance Scheduled for Week of May 27, 2013
Please be aware that Practis Inc will be completing maintenance tasks for our Dedicated Web Servers the week of May 27. The should be minimal impact to client websites. On the morning of Tuesday May 28 we will initiate this process beginning with server S13. This will not impact most customers. Additional Server Maintenance to [...]
New release of Encounter Health allows for better usability and ability to add personalized content
Practis is excited to announce the release of Encounter Health v3.0. This enhanced version of our online health content syndication system allows health companies to more effectively manage their content within Encounter and users to add personalized content to syndicated pages.
Analysis Shows Steady Growth in Mobile Traffic by Medical Specialty
A recent analysis of website traffic across multiple medical specialties shows steady growth in mobile traffic across the board.
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc adds content to Encounter Health
We excited to announce that Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc has recently added their content on Aquaris, Insio and minTek hearing aids to our Encounter Health™ library. Practices can now easily add this new content to their existing website. For more information, or to add content to your website, please contact our support team.
XprESS™ Balloon Sinus Dilation content now available within Encounter Health
XprESS™ balloon sinus dilation content, developed by Entellus Medical and syndicated using Encounter Health™, is now available to physicians who perform this procedure. Accessed through our Encounter Health content library, practices can easily add this content to their existing website. For more information, or to add XprESS™ balloon sinus dilation content to your website, please [...]
A new web-based security game for understanding HIPAA Security
The HHS has released a new web-based security training module, CyberSecure: Your Medical Practice. This is an online game that helps providers, and their staff, test their knowledge of HIPAA’s security requirements. In addition, HHS developed a number of videos that teach viewers how to handle a variety of security scenarios and a set of [...]
Reminder to post your revised Notice of Privacy Practices on your website
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its final rule implementing the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health, or what is know as HITECH Act. So what does this mean for you? Revision & Redistribution of Your Notice of Privacy Practices HHS has required material changes to the Notice of Privacy Practices [...]
New study says that patients look for health care information first and provider information second
A recent study conducted by Vanguard Communications found that patients look for health care information first over provider information when searching online. Interestingly only a fraction of physicians surveyed offer their website visitors, who are trying to better understand their symptoms, information on the health care information they seek.
Proven way to build your brand with online content syndication
According to a 2013 Pew Internet survey, almost 60% of U.S. adults searched for health information online.
Genesys HTA System Content Now Available in Encounter Health
Genesys HTA™ System content, developed by Boston Scientific and syndicated using Encounter Health™, is now available to physicians who perform this procedure and that access the Encounter Health content library. For more information, or to add Genesys HTA™ System content to your website, please contact our support team.
