News Feature | July 1, 2014

Health IT In June: A Look Back

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By John Oncea, Editor

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Health IT In June: A Look Back

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

  1. Will Apple Revolutionize Healthcare?
    Apple announced its new HealthKit app at its Worldwide Developer Conference this week and the platform had more provider play than expected. What does this announcement mean for the ongoing transformation of the healthcare industry? By Ken Congdon, editor in chief
  2. Birmingham’s Health IT Breeding Ground
    Atlanta is largely considered the health IT capital of the United States, but there are some innovative new health IT technology companies for providers to watch in Birmingham, Alabama. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief
  3. The Great EHR Switch
    EHR rip-and-replace activity is currently running rampant. UPMC Hamot’s recent transition to the health system’s Cerner EHR platform provides an inside look at UPMC’s winning EHR conversion formula. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief
  4. Care Guidance: Vital Information For Healthcare’s New Model
    Healthcare is changing to a new model, and the information model must change with it. Traditional clinical decision support “point solutions” in an acute setting are inadequate to improve quality, reduce costs, and positively impact the patient experience: what the care system needs is care guidance across the entire patient journey. By Gregory Dorn, MD, MPH, EVP, Hearst Business Media
  5. EHR SNAFU Leads Hospital CEO To Resign
    Athens Regional is addressing new computer system problems encountered by doctors. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
  6. 2 Of 5 Providers Indifferent Or Dissatisfied With Their EHR
    A survey from Premier finds providers aren’t exactly thrilled about their EHR technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
  7. Value-Based Payments Could Double By 2019
    According to the AHIP Institute, pay-for-performance will be the most challenging model to implement. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
  8. Patients And Patience: Will Quality Of Care Suffer Because Providers Miss The Point Of Meaningful Use?
    Long-term thinking and planning are critical to applying EHRs in a truly meaningful way – a goal that not only can but must be achieved to build the most interactive and patient-driven healthcare system in the world. By Steve Baker, president, Eyefinity
  9. The High Cost Of Botched EHR Implementations
    Resignations and lawsuits are becoming more commonplace as EHR implementations fail to deliver as promised. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
  10. The Health Provider’s EHR Wish List
    Meaningful Use may be driving EHR adoption, but our survey reveals that much more is required from the technology to make it a truly useful tool to healthcare providers. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief