January/February 2015 HITO Issue
From The Editor |
Telemedicine: The Next Big Thing In Health IT The most promising aspect of telemedicine is the impact the technology can have on population health and patient care. |
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Feature Story What technologies will shape the future of healthcare as the industry ventures into the looming “post-EHR era”? |
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Case Studies
Wireless Network Improves Hospital Communication Deploying a new wireless network and using smartphones have helped Cornwall Community Hospital improve internal communication, raise patient satisfaction, and elevate employee productivity. Building A Foundation For Effective Analytics By creating a master data warehouse and longitudinal patient record, Memorial Health System has the pieces in place to improve patient care and cut costs using analytics. Coordinating Care For Efficient, Effective Services Statewide Care coordination software provides the State of Kansas with a framework to effectively share medical information and better support its mental health patients. Q&A's Patient-Generated Data Fuels Population Health Management Think patient-generated data offers little clinical value? Think again. Palo Alto Medical Foundation is incorporating this data into its care plans, and it’s having a powerful impact on population health. Achieving Stage 2 Meaningful Use Success Providers that have met three consecutive years of Meaningful Use are now focused on engaging staff and leveraging smart technologies as they work to successfully meet Stage 2 criteria. Roundtable Health data is becoming a prime target for cybercriminals, and these healthcare providers are stepping up security efforts in response. Are you doing all you can to protect yourself from a data breach? |