Health IT In August: A Look Back

By John Oncea, Editor

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

1. IBM, Apple & Epic: Health IT’s Dream Team?
   IBM’s exclusive partnership with Apple could mean a giant leap forward for healthcare mobility. Here’s why. By Ken Congdon, editor-in-chief
2. Where Does IT Hurt?
   CIOs from four major health systems list their biggest pain points and outline their strategies to overcome these challenges. By Ken Congdon, editor-in-chief
3. 7 HIPAA Myths Debunked
   Security risk analysis is not optional and must address privacy and security issues. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
4. Prison EHRs Improve Coordination Of Care
   A recent study indicates EHRs can help detect abuse and allow linkage to outside EHRs in a prison setting. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
5. CMS Announces Limited Return Of RAC Program
   CMS announced it has resumed recovery audits on a limited basis. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
6. Paramedics Use Google Glass While Transporting ER Patients
   A hospital transportation provider is testing in-route transmission of patient conditions to hospital doctors who are monitoring the situation via tablet or desktop computer. By Karla Paris, contributing writer
7. It’s Time To Change The Provider/Pharmacy Paradigm
   In an era of team-driven care coordination and value-based reimbursement, it makes more sense than ever for providers to establish their own point-of-care pharmacies. By Ken Congdon, editor-in-chief
8. EMS Pre-Hospital Telemedicine Program Launched
   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
9. How HealthCare Providers Are Effectively Using Big Data
   Two health systems show how Big Data is playing an increasingly prominent role in their ongoing quest to operate more efficiently, drive down costs, and improve patient care. Compiled by Scott Westcott, contributing writer
10. Secure Mobile Technology Replaces Overhead Paging At Reading Health System
    Thanks to quick and quiet mobile apps and devices, doctors and nurses are now in constant contact without interfering with patient care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer