USB sticks in taxis: Austria’s hasty fax ban leaves patients waiting
When Austria banned faxes in healthcare, chaos ensued with couriers carrying USBs and CDs—even by ambulance!
Still Faxed Up: Australia’s Healthcare Communication Conundrum
Australia’s medical system humorously clings to fax machines: an outdated practice in an age of digital communication.
The Unseen Heroes: Fax Machines in Healthcare
Exploring why fax machines, just like classic rock bands, remain indispensable in the healthcare sector despite their old-school image.
The Missing Fax Mystery in Calgary Healthcare
Hhow Calgary’s healthcare faced a tech hiccup with lost fax referrals, highlighting the tricky transition from old to new systems.
When There’s No Free Lunch, But There’s a Free Dinner Fax
Just when you thought you had figured out all there is about faxing, along comes a twist that makes you raise an eyebrow and chuckle. In a world where we can send messages at the speed of light, some of us are still grappling with the intricacies of what constitutes an advertisement via fax. And…
The fax is still king in healthcare – and it’s not going away anytime soon
In a delightful twist of technological irony, the humble fax machine still reigns supreme in the healthcare sector, according to an article from Computerworld. Despite the digital revolution and the rise of electronic health records (EHRs), a large majority of healthcare providers, insurance payers, and pharmacies continue to rely on this aging technology for transmitting…
“Axe the Fax” Campaign: A Love-Hate Relationship with a Faithful Companion
Explore Ontario’s ‘Axe the Fax’ campaign, a bittersweet farewell to fax machines in healthcare. Can digital alternatives match the fax’s loyalty and reliability?
Fax Machines: Healthcare’s Unshakable Dance Partner
Despite technological advancements, the fax machine remains a significant player in the US healthcare system, highlighting a complex dance between modernity and tradition.
Privacy authorities launch fresh volley against healthcare faxing
Oh, the humble fax machine, a stalwart of communication in the healthcare industry, still chugging along despite the digital revolution. It’s like that old family car that just won’t quit, even when the shiny new models are beckoning from the showroom. But it seems our beloved fax is once again under fire, this time from…
Man walks into traffic, files suit over fax machine
Man sues St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #4, alleging negligence due to the use of a fax machine for critical health information.
The Fax Machine: An Unexpected Hero in COVID-19 Test Reimbursement
Well, folks, it seems our beloved fax machine is still holding its own in the digital age, and it’s not just for sending your favorite grandma’s soup recipe anymore. According to a recent analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), four out of thirteen major insurers are relying on good old snail mail and faxes…
NHS Wales urged to ditch ‘archaic’ fax machines as parliamentarian left ‘shocked’ they’re still in use
A North Wales Member of Senedd calls for the immediate phase-out of fax machines from NHS Wales, expressing shock at their continued use in modern medical practice.
Get Rid of the Clinic Fax
German scientist advocates for immediate healthcare technology application, aiming to replace traditional clinic fax systems for a more efficient future.
Germany to miss deadline for full rollout of e-prescriptions
The rollout of a fully fledged digital prescriptions system in Germany will not meet the legally binding deadline of Jan. 1, 2022 due to delayed testing and the lack of technological infrastructure, the health ministry said. Germany’s outdated healthcare system, where many doctors still communicate primarily by fax machine and paper, has come under criticism…
Digital Health: Scalpel, swab, and … fax machine?
A recent study conducted by YouGov on behalf of ITK provider Avaya reveals interesting insights into digital communication within German hospitals. While exploring the extent of digital tools, it emerged that faxing is still a daily practice. 50 percent of hospital staff surveyed by YouGov disclosed that they fax daily, and an additional 18 percent…
US healthcare officials request federal relief funds to update antiquated technology, outdated buildings
Dive into the US healthcare officials’ plea for federal relief funds to modernize antiquated technology and infrastructure, including prevalent fax machines.
Health care clings to faxes as US pushes electronic records
At least 70% of health-care providers still exchange medical information by fax, according to federal officials, and some providers, such as nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities, rely heavily on the outdated technology. Electronic health records and other modern health IT tools hold much promise, but they under-deliver when it comes to moving information across…
Post on reddit /r/sysadmin: Fax – Why?
Interesting responses to the “Fax – Why” question by multiple contributors on reddit: User HeadacheCentral says: The legal profession has a massive reluctance to move away from printed documents. HeadacheCentral User Giblet15 says: Fax is considered an acceptable medium to transmit information covered by HIPAA, email is not. Giblet15 User Serpentine-uk says: fax machines are…
The outdated machine hampering the fight against Covid-19
Major backlogs in processing patient data during the Covid-19 pandemic have called attention to a technology that continues to persist in various industries, including healthcare: the fax machine. In Austin, Texas, last June, the reporting and tracing of new Covid-19 cases became a challenge, in part due to an unanticipated issue with fax machines. As…
Japanese Hospitals File COVID cases by fax
In a recent outpouring on social media, a respiratory medicine specialist in Japan expressed his frustration with the country’s legal requirement that hospitals complete paperwork on new coronavirus cases by hand and then fax it to public health centers. His tweet, stating “Come on, let’s stop this. Reporting cases in handwriting? Even with the coronavirus,…
Fax is growing in popularity
Discover why faxing is thriving, especially in Japan, Germany, and sectors of the U.S. economy like healthcare and financial services.
