Calling for an EHR evolution
Has the wholesale introduction of EHRs into healthcare organizations has resulted in transitional chaos or created enduring harm? (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Public Policy Source Type: blogs
The healthcare internet of things: Becoming a reality
(SPONSORED) In the not-too-distant future, every person will be able to track every facet of their own health by leveraging devices that passively capture data. People will be able to monitor the health of their loved ones easily through a connected, interoperable data platform or network. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Analytics, Data Science Source Type: blogs
Three ways big data continues to transform healthcare
Big Data has unbridled potential to transform the healthcare industry in ways that promise more proactive, more informed and more efficient care. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Analytics, Data Science Source Type: blogs
Taking hold of the population health management opportunity
Healthcare organizations across all settings cannot help but hear the clamor to put population health management strategies into action. Although it ' s the next logical step towards accountable care, many providers are hesitant or simply lack the resources needed to get a sustainable strategy off the ground. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Analytics, Clinial and business intelligence, Population and Public Health, Care Source Type: blogs
The path forward for meaningful use: A follow-up
As expected, John Halamka, MD, received a large number of comments on his post about his suggestions for the path to meaningful use. In this follow-up, he continues the dialog. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Regulation, Public Policy Source Type: blogs
How to hire the best people for your EHR team
Knowing who you need for an EHR implementation is one thing; finding and hiring them is another. Here are some tips on how to find the best professionals and how to get them to join the team. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, EHR, Workforce Development, Leadership Source Type: blogs
Plotting the ACO roadmap: Leveraging the appropriate technology
In part one of this series, we discussed thinking about becoming an ACO and the strategic foundation necessary to accomplish that. In part two, we discussed how patient engagement is another important element of successful ACOs. In this third installment, we ' ll look at ACOs from a technology perspective. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Finance, Financial management, Coordinated care, Care Source Type: blogs
Can your hospital benefit from e-prescribing?
On the face of it, the use of computers to order prescriptions seems like a no-brainer. Who, after all, is capable of reading a physician ' s handwriting? But if we set aside clich és, there is still this question: Does e-prescribing provide distinct benefits over handwritten patient prescriptions? (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, EHR, Patient Access Source Type: blogs
Passion is the midi-chlorian particle for a health IT Jedi
What does it take to become a health IT Jedi? Keith Boone lists three critical factors. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Analytics, Clinial and business intelligence, Workforce Development, Leadership Source Type: blogs
View from the inside: Why ONC's interoperability timeline makes sense
ONC has a 10-year plan for interoperability. For some observers outside the health IT sector, that may seem like too long to wait. But one vendor who ' s been " fighting the interoperability battle " for eight years so far says that sounds about right. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, EHR, Interoperability, Public Policy, Population and Public Health, Care Source Type: blogs
Social selling in healthcare takes time but is worth the wait
Kemp Edmonds, Lead Solutions Consultant at Hootsuite Media, says it ' s time to get real about social selling and call it what it really is: social networking. Social media is long-term relationship building tool and not a tool to make sales. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Analytics, Clinial and business intelligence Source Type: blogs
OIG finds OPM still struggling with security
The OIG said the audit shows an " overall lack of compliance that seems to permeate the agency ' s IT security program. " (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Public Policy Source Type: blogs
Digital health technology and data are benefiting employees, employers
(SPONSORED) Innovation and consumer adoption of various digital-health technologies are prompting employers to integrate employee-generated data into their wellness initiatives at an accelerated pace. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Workforce Development, Leadership, Analytics, Data Science, Core Technologies, Patient Access Source Type: blogs
mHealth is empowering patients and can empower providers if leveraged
(SPONSORED) As patients increase their usage of mhealth products and services, some providers are working to create effective solutions and programs utilizing this technology to reduce costs, enhance care management and improve outcomes. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, Telehealth Source Type: blogs
EHRs and healthcare interoperability: The challenges, complexities, opportunities and reality
(SPONSORED) While technology promises a future of connected networks and free-flowing information, the challenge remains bridging the gap between data silos to improve patient care. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Core Technologies, EHR, Interoperability Source Type: blogs
