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Using Technology to Engage Patients

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:14 GMT

In the “computer world” in which we live today, patients are using technology to address their healthcare needs in ways that we have never seen before: they are researching potential treatment options online, proactively following up about test results and directly participating in care decisions using secure email and patient portals, and researching over-the-counter and nontraditional remedies on their own through internet surfing. read more Read More......(read more)

The Star Thrower, or How Healthcare Looks to Consumers

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:42:26 GMT

It is always interesting how events find ways of connecting themselves together even when they seem so unrelated. I was at my sister Alexis’ graduation from law school on Friday, where I had gone directly from leaving a several day event organized by Health Evolution Partners. At the event I had occasion to meet with Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP, who will shortly be participating in a very cool panel at the conference I am chairing, the Consumer Health & Wellness Innovation Summit, on June 11 in San Francisco. read more Read More......(read more)

Solving the Claim Overpayment Conundrum

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:06:44 GMT

Claims overpayments are more than a nuisance; they are an epidemic. Between $68 and $226 billion is lost annually to Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA), according to the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA). read more Read More......(read more)

FDA Patient Network: Pretty darn patient-centered

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:05:07 GMT

The FDA launched an impressive patient network website this month, after nearly four years of research, focus groups, usability testing and more. The twin goals for this website are promoting the educational mission of the FDA, and promoting opportunities for patient advocacy within the FDA — and earlier in the policymaking process than has been the case historically. read more Read More......(read more)

The Interoperability Paradigms of HL7 FHIR

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:18:22 GMT

I recently had the pleasure of attending a presentation by Grahame Grieve, the originator of FHIR, on the details behind this evolving health IT standard. I have written a couple of blogs previously to introduce FHIR, including 5 Things to Know About HL7 FHIR and Review of The HL7 FHIR Session at HIMSS13 . read more Read More......(read more)

The HIT Tipping Point: Intended and Unintended Financial Consequences

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:13:23 GMT

A question: What is the opposite of health IT return on investment? The answer: Unintended financial consequences, or UFCs, for short. The scenario: A sophisticated medical center health system begins to roll out an expensive proprietary EHR and shortly thereafter sustains an operating loss, leaving no choice but to put the implementation on hold. The operating loss is attributed to “unintended financial consequences” directly related to buying a very expensive EHR system. read more Read More......(read more)

Electronic Health Information Exchange Governance Framework Released

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:30:50 GMT

Last year, ONC issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public input on a potential regulatory approach that would have spelled out “conditions for trusted exchange” (safeguards, technical, and business practice) through rulemaking, and establish a voluntary accreditation and certification process for validating organizations as being legitimate participants in the read more Read More......(read more)

Which Cloud Model is Right for Your Healthcare Organization?

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:08:09 GMT

Every organization is considering “cloud” approaches for their business, yet if you ask “what is cloud” you’ll get a wide range of answers. This variety of cloud options has an impact on healthcare organizations, especially those contemplating a future cloud strategy aligned to regulatory compliance. read more Read More......(read more)

Using simulation training in healthcare

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:12:34 GMT

Training healthcare providers to be able to respond to any situation they might find themselves in is crucial to their development as healthcare professionals. With recent advancement in the use of technology, simulation training provides an excellent (and safe) learning environment in the curriculum of students as well as for ongoing training for current healthcare professionals. read more Read More......(read more)

Preparing for a meaningful use audit

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:54:15 GMT

ONC/CMS provides strong oversight of the meaningful use program by continuousy reexamining the quality of certified products and auditing hospitals and practices that have attested to meaningful use. read more Read More......(read more)

The Differences Between User Experience and Visual Design

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:35:10 GMT

Today’s healthcare consumer has many providers to choose from, and healthcare organizations must clearly differentiate themselves from the rest of the pack to stay competitive. As the healthcare environment continues to evolve, many healthcare executives feel the pressure to quickly roll out solutions and applications to support emerging delivery and payment models, as well as meet the unique needs of diverse end users. read more Read More......(read more)

The new Omnibus rule: How will it impact healthcare IT vendors?

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:18:37 GMT

If you’re an IT vendor who services healthcare clients, you’re no doubt well-acquainted with HIPAA compliance rules. And chances are that lately you’ve been hearing rumblings about the new HIPAA Omnibus rule. As a modification of HIPAA’s previous requirements, this new ruling impacts the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Breach Notification and Enforcement Rules – and that can mean significant change for many healthcare IT vendors, who will need to adapt their compliance practices, their vendor agreements, or both. read more Read More......(read more)

Serendipity, Personalization and Connected Health

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:17:40 GMT

In a world where most folks change jobs every couple of years, people are often amazed to hear that I started work in connected health 19 years ago. Implicit in their amazement is a question, “Why did you stick with it so long?” The quickest response is that the work we started back then is not yet finished. A more accurate answer is a bit more complex. First, we have never wavered from a clear vision of how healthcare delivery needs to change. We’ve been able to recruit a truly stellar team of people to work with. read more Read More......(read more)

Optimizing Electronic Medication Administration Records

Latest Blog Entries for heathcareitnews.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:01:39 GMT

In June, BIDMC goes live with Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) on one ward to be followed by 3 other wards, ensuring we meet our 10% Meaningful Use Stage 2 target by the reporting period October 1-December 31, 2013. read more Read More......(read more)

Vote for AVTEQ Slimline Pedestal for Most Innovative Equipment Rack/AV Furniture Product

AVTEQ Blog — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:50 GMT

The 2013 InfoComm Installation Product Awards showcase the most innovative commercial AV products of 2013 in 15 distinct categories. We are honored to have the AVTEQ Slimline Pedestal be a finalist in the Most Innovative Equipment Rack/AV Furniture Product category. Voting is open until May 3, 2103, and we need your vote! The AVTEQ Slimline Pedestal, introduced in June 2012, has a sleek, space-saving design with up to 3RU of vertical storage. The pedestal is designed to accommodate the audiovisual components needed to support everything from a small collaborative workspace to a high-functioning...(read more)