ARTICLES BY WENDY GRAFIUS

Since 2005, HIMSS Analytics’ EMR Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM) has tracked the adoption of EMR applications within hospitals and health systems across the U.S. Institutions work to complete the 8 stages (0 - 7), with the goal of reaching Stage 7: an environment where paper charts are no longer used. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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Siemens Funding Cancer Research9/10/2014
Siemens will be donating $1 Million to Stand Up To Cancer though its Baton Pass effort. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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Patient Engagement Technology Expected To Improve Outcomes, Increase Workflow Efficiency9/8/2014
Three-hospital healthcare system looks to reach new levels of patient engagement and empowerment with software solution rollout. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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ACO Created To Manage Healthcare Costs8/29/2014
New Illinois ACO aims to realign focus to value of service with emphasis on improving health outcomes. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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EMS Pre-Hospital Telemedicine Program Launched8/19/2014
The year-long pilot program offer new opportunities for EMS providers and patients who don’t want – or need – to go to the emergency room. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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EHR Implementation Service Agreement Help Transformation To Value-Based Care7/24/2014
The stated goal of the implementation is to keep project costs in check and minimize risks. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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UPMC's 'Convergence' Recognized For Improving EHR Access7/23/2014
The Technology Development Center of UPMC, based in Pittsburgh, has received the Innovator Award from Hospitals & Health Networks, the journal of the American Hospital Association (AHA), for the development of Convergence, a tablet-based platform which eases physician’s access to diverse patient records. Additionally, UPMC has become the nation’s first health delivery system to be named a “Most Wired” facility for the 16th consecutive year.
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IPS Solution Leveraged For Better Patient Communication6/11/2014
California hospital chooses an interactive patient system to improve patient satisfaction and reduce hospital operating costs. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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Definitive Agreement Enhances Value-Based Care6/6/2014
AtlantiCare joins Geisinger Health System in a move creating the foundation for value-driven, population-based care delivery in southern New Jersey. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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Healthcare System Protects 28,000 Employees With Direct Secure Messaging Solution5/29/2014
OhioHealth expects its providers to easily and inexpensively exchange health information securely while remaining in full compliance with HIPAA and HITECH. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer
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VA Extends Contract With Authentidate Telehealth Solutions5/28/2014
Veterans Affairs uses telehealth as part of its Care Coordination Home Telehealth program. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer