2015 in review: John Halamka's take
As each year comes to a close, John Halamka, MD, looks back on the challenges and achievements of the past 12 months. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Regulation, Public Policy Source Type: blogs

Time to embrace decision support (not decision replacement) is now
There is mounting evidence that clinical decision support tools can significantly improve patient outcomes. Not only is this good news for the patient, it is also good news for our entire healthcare delivery system. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Clinical decision support, Quality Care, Core Technologies, EHR Source Type: blogs

Health plan provider directory data should be updated monthly for the patient's sake
In November, CMS updated guidance that previously called for health plans to update provider directories on a monthly basis. Unfortunately for patients, the data is now only required to be updated quarterly. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Data Science, Data management, Core Technologies, Patient Access, Population and Public Health, Care Source Type: blogs

6 things healthcare CIOs need to know about migrating to Windows 10
Windows 10, which Microsoft is positioning as an ' Operating System as a Service ' model, offers several innovative new features that will be useful to healthcare users. Here are some things to know for a successful enterprise-wide migration. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, Telehealth, Interoperability, Security, Workforce Development, Leadership, EHR Source Type: blogs

Plotting the ACO roadmap: Focusing on care first and foremost
Even though risk-bearing arrangements give rise to the need for efficiency improvements and other cost-saving measures, profitable ACOs understand that prioritizing patient care around outcomes improvement is the overarching strategy that delivers the greatest return. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Quality Care, Core Technologies, Coordinated care, Care, Patient Access Source Type: blogs

Looking back on 2015 in health IT
It seems appropriate to look at the year through the eyes of one of the industry ' s most insightful CIOs. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Public Policy Source Type: blogs

OpenNotes nabs $10 million backing
The goal? Spread access of physician notes to some 50 million Americans. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Public Policy Source Type: blogs

4 things coders need to know for 2016 other than ICD-10
A coding coach shares the most cringe-worthy issues and questions she encounters on a regular basis. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Public Policy Source Type: blogs

On tap for 2016: Internet of Things comes to healthcare
Now that is has become part of most people ' s lives, whether they know it or not, the IoT is poised to transform into everyday and practicable use. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Public Policy Source Type: blogs

In hindsight
Keith Boone revisits his 2015 predictions to see what came true, what didn ' t and what still needs work. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Top predictions for 2016: Privacy and security
Defenders of privacy and security found 2015 a most challenging year.  With no obvious end in sight, these trends are likely to continue, but 2016 will present some new challenges across all industries, including healthcare. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, Security Source Type: blogs

1 myth, 2 truths and 5 hot trends in health IT for 2016
There is a floating myth out there that healthcare providers are unwilling to adopt new technology. It ' s just not true. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, EHR Source Type: blogs

Cloud today and tomorrow: Why hospitals are tripling the use of cloud services
According to MarketsandMarkets, the global adoption for cloud services in healthcare  will grow from $3.73 billion in 2015 to nearly $9.5 billion by 2020. Importantly, test driving cloud today will form an essential foundation for the future of healthcare delivery. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

From security laggards to cyber warriors
The real enemies of good cybersecurity -- and its closely related cousin, patient safety -- are often intangible: apathy, ignorance and indecision. Not the many threats we face today. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, Security, Workforce Development, Leadership, Data Science, Data management, Quality Care, Interoperability Source Type: blogs

Teaming for value-based reimbursement: Benefits of health system and retail pharmacy collaboration
(SPONSORED)  Two healthcare business strategists from McKesson explain how hospitals and retail pharmacies can work together to improve the health of their patients as well as their own financial health. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Finance, Financial management Source Type: blogs