Health IT In July: A Look Back

By John Oncea, Editor

What was most important to our readers in July? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most popular articles that appeared on Health IT Outcomes.

1. IBM, Apple & Epic: Health IT’s Dream Team?
   IBM’s exclusive partnership with Apple could mean a giant leap forward for healthcare mobility. Here’s why. By Ken Congdon, editor-in-chief
2. 6 Apps That Can Reduce Readmissions
   Readmission rates can fall with help from new technologies. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
3. 9 Of 10 Hospitals Plan Expanded Speech Recognition Programs
   A KLAS survey reveals 9 of 10 hospitals plan to expand the use of front-end speech deployment. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
4. 5 Cities Leading Health IT Growth
   Health IT is growing nationwide, and five cities are leading the way. By Megan Williams, contributing writer
5. Cerner, Leidos, Accenture Join Forces In DoD Bid
   Why the DoD EHR contract and upcoming bidding war matters. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
6. $11.2 Billion Wasted Annually Due To Inefficient Communication Technology
   A Ponemon Institute report shows where healthcare providers waste the most time and energy. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
7. Patients And Patience: Will Quality Of Care Suffer Because Providers Miss The Point Of Meaningful Use?
   Long-term thinking and planning are critical to applying EHRs in a truly meaningful way – a goal that not only can but must be achieved to build the most interactive and patient-driven healthcare system in the world. By Steve Baker, president, Eyefinity
8. Insurers Support Telemedicine To Cut Costs
   Health insurers are now jumping aboard the telemedicine bandwagon in an effort to cut costs by allowing patients to participate in initial visits to the doctor virtually. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
9. Johns Hopkins Saves Over $1 Million Using CPOE
   Johns Hopkins saved more than $1.25 million just adjusting their CPOE and reducing unnecessary blood testing. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
10. EHRs Beyond Meaningful Use
    Are you missing the EHR big picture due to too much focus on Meaningful Use? By Megan Williams, Contributing Writer