You've seen them at Starbucks, and possibly on brochures for clothing or other retail products. But you may have missed the growing momentum in healthcare for the use of "quick-response" or QR codes.

QR codes have a solid place in hospital marketing and public relations--helping patients to learn about the hospital's services, get reminders about important appointments, and more. But now ...

QR codes could be a useful addition to casts for children’s fractures, according to a recent peer-reviewed study from orthopedic surgeons at Orange, Calif.-based Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Athens, Georgia-area hospital Athens Regional Health Services recently started including QR (Quick Response) codes in its print advertisements to encourage women to sign up for mammograms, according ...

An east London hospital has rolled out QR (quick response) codes in its emergency department to ask patients to lobby their local MP for more funding. Queen's Hospital in Romford has launched the ...

Pomona (Calif.) Valley Hospital Medical Center is using wayfinding technology to help patients, staff and visitors find their way around the hospital. Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center will use ...

In recognition of pancreatic cancer awareness month, GEM Hospital, Chennai, is organising a special awareness event to underscore the importance of early detection, timely intervention, and support ...