Ken Congdon
Google+Ken Congdon (@Ken_Congdon) Ken is a seasoned journalist with more than a decade of experience covering business information technology. He is also a thought leader in the health IT space – speaking at industry conferences including HIMSS and the Panasonic Healthcare Symposium.
ARTICLES BY KEN CONGDON
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A Picture Of Wellness4/29/2014
Do wellness screenings really have the potential to encourage prevention and cut healthcare costs? I submit to a personal screening and share my experience.
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Stirring The Health IT Pot4/16/2014
In this, my 200th opinion column for Health IT Outcomes, I take a look back at some of the most controversial articles I’ve written to date and the valuable responses they have generated from our readers.
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Is Epic Future Proof?4/9/2014
Are Epic’s days as an EHR giant numbered? This article examines the strengths, weaknesses, and long-term viability of this popular EHR platform, outlining some important EHR considerations for health providers.
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Why Another ICD-10 Delay Stinks4/2/2014
Congress has passed a SGR “Doc Fix” bill that includes a provision that delays a transition to the ICD-10 code set by at least another year. Here are just a few of the repercussions of yet another ICD-10 extension.
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Lock Down mHealth Security3/25/2014
Don’t make mobile security more complex than it needs to be. Focus on risk assessment and your overall security architecture to limit your exposure.
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Do Wearables Fit In Healthcare?3/25/2014
I admit it. I’ve been bit by the wearable technology bug. I received a Fitbit Force as a Christmas gift, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. I’ve been tracking my steps like a madman. I now intentionally park my car in the farthest spot, seek out opportunities to take the stairs, make it a point to peel myself from my computer screen every hour to take a lap around the office, and I even joined (and regularly visit) a local gym — all in an effort to up my activity level and earn those oh so tantalizing Fitbit badges.
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What’s Next For Health Data Analytics?3/19/2014
Big data, analytics, and population health management dominated HIMSS14, but how are providers currently leveraging these tools and what does the future hold for the technology?
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The Quest For Evidence At HIMSS143/5/2014
A clear sense of urgency to gather actionable health data that improves care and cuts costs was on display at this year’s HIMSS conference. Here are a few of my key observations and takeaways from the event.
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My 6 Must-See HIMSS14 Sessions2/13/2014
I only have time to see a tiny fraction of the hundreds of educational sessions and keynotes on tap for HIMSS14, but these are the six I’m making sure to carve out time for in my schedule.