Health IT Outcomes Magazine Articles

  1. Video Interpreting Improves Patient Care 3/1/2016

    Northeast Georgia Health System has improved patient communication and saved money using on-demand video interpreting services.

  2. Payment, Claims Solutions Act As 'Game Changers' 3/1/2016

    STAR Physical Therapy needed to do something to help patients deal with higher deductibles and multiple-treatment care plans. What they found reduced both the A/R backlog and paper statement usage.

  3. OhioHealth Telemedicine Program Drives Better Outcomes 2/11/2016

    Transporting patients by medevac helicopter can save lives when moments count, but it’s not always necessary. Telemedicine allows specialists to provide immediate and effective care for patients in remote locations who may otherwise have required an airlift.

  4. How To Overcome Interoperability Barriers And Deliver Better Care 2/11/2016

    When announcing the goal of interoperability by 2024, HHS said the flow of information is fundamental. While many share this sentiment, significant barriers remain to improving interoperability at many healthcare organizations.

  5. Cloud Procurement Saves Healthcare Group $5.5 Million 2/10/2016

    Avalon Health Care Group reduced costs and gained budget visibility by deploying an automated procurement solution.

  6. Redesigning Wireless For Success 2/10/2016

    Boston Medical Center reduces support costs and adds functionality with a wireless LAN upgrade.

  7. Medical Moneyball — What Healthcare Stands To Learn From The Oakland A's 2/9/2016

    With all the talk of Big Data, there are still big questions as to how to most effectively leverage information and data to make a positive impact on healthcare delivery, cost, and outcomes. One health system leader thinks an approach developed by a Major League baseball team might be a game changer.

  8. EHR Replacement: Focus On The Process 2/9/2016

    Replacing your EHR can be a scary proposition. You can simplify the process by considering your revenue cycle management tools when planning and implementing.

  9. Are Patients Going To Fix The Interoperability Problem? 2/8/2016

    In our last issue, readers identified HIE/interoperability as the third most pressing health IT trend for 2016. Guest writer, Dr. Donald Voltz, noted the current lack of interoperability adversely impacts patient care and leads to unintended clinical consequences. Voltz further notes that, despite pressure from the AMA and AAFP, little resolution has been obtained and, “The future of interoperability will not be solved with new policies either in Washington or within the EHR market. There is simply not enough incentive to do so.”

  10. Expand Patient Engagement With Telemedicine 2/8/2016

    Telemedicine offers a clear opportunity for healthcare providers to connect with patients in cost-effective, efficient, and engaging ways. Yet while telemedicine continues to grow, challenges to widespread adoption remain.