Health IT In January: A Look Back

By John Oncea, Editor

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

1. Top 10 Health IT Trends For 2014
   By the closest margin in the history of our survey, Stage 2 EHR Meaningful Use edges out ICD-10 Compliance as the top health IT initiative among healthcare providers for 2014. Compiled by Ken Congdon, editor in chief

2. Ready For Wearables? Because Your Patients Are
   Accenture survey finds most people are interested in using wearable technology - a key to remote patient monitoring By Katie Wike, contributing writer

3. Wireless EHR Market Set To Explode
   Research finds 2013 global wireless EHR market was $11.2 billion in 2013, number expected to more than double by 2018 By Katie Wike, contributing writer

4. Transition To ICD-10 Is Not A Death Sentence
   Challenges surrounding implementation of upcoming ICD-10 coding system might appear daunting, but benefits are there if approached it proactively By Christine Kern, contributing writer

5. ACOs Will Double in 2014
   Accountable Care Organizations will double in 2014; providers developing core ACO capabilities, including partnerships with payers and employers By Katie Wike, contributing writer

6. The Truth Behind “Free” EHRs
   Free ambulatory EHR platforms are becoming popular among physicians, but what’s the catch? How can some vendors give EHRs away when others charge thousands per installation? This article provides detailed insight into some of the leading free EHRs on the market and outlines key areas to consider when evaluating these platforms. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief

7. Population Health Management Proves HIT’s Worth
   By leveraging data analytics technology to gain insight into its patient population, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group has decreased the A1C levels of its diabetic patients by 1.6 points and significantly reduced ER visits. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief

8. Top 10 Health IT Trends For 2013
   Not surprisingly, EHR Adoption & Meaningful Use tops our list of health IT trends again this year, but as the healthcare landscape becomes more electronic, some interesting new IT initiatives are beginning to emerge. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief

9. Make The Most Of HIMSS14
   HIMSS offers advice on how to best enjoy the HIMSS14 Annual Conference & Exhibition By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

10. Get Your ICD-10 House In Order
    Behind on your ICD-10 planning? Don’t panic. Instead, take a look at how Palomar Health is preparing for the transition, and adopt similar principles in your facility. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief

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