Health IT In April: A Look Back

By John Oncea, Editor

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

1. Is Epic Future Proof?
   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. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief
2. Kaiser Permanente Suffers Fourth Privacy Breach In 5 Years
   Malware had been on Kaiser’s server for two years. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
3. Why Another ICD-10 Delay Stinks
   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. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief
4. ICD-10 Delay Intensifies Pressure On CMS
   CMS must step up and clarify new deadlines, processes. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
5. Are Wearables Dead?
   Survey: one third of wearables users stop using them after just six months. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
6. Reducing Readmissions With Telehealth
   A remote patient monitoring program has helped Lee Memorial Health System avoid more than 1,200 hospital readmissions since 2010.
7. CBO Report: Obamacare Will Cost Less Than Predicted
   Latest estimates for costs of ACA suggest lower price tag than expected for 2014. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
8. House Passes SGR Repeal Bill – Now What?
   Future of SGR Repeal Bill dim in Senate as Bipartisan support dissolves. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
9. Mobile EHR Offers Ease, Efficiency For Family Docs
   At a small family practice in Hickory, NC, doctors have found a mobile EHR solution that has seamlessly moved their office into the digital age.
10. Doctors Refuse To Accept Medicare Patients
    As doctors become more frustrated with Medicare’s reimbursement rates and rules, many are displaying their dissatisfaction by not treating Medicare patients. By Greg Bengel, contributing writer