HIE Featured Content
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Are HIEs Beneficial?
4/14/2015
A recent study shows that, while health information exchanges are widely believed to improve patient care and outcomes, there is little evidence that these benefits actually exist. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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The Problem With Consumerism In Healthcare
4/1/2015
Many industry leaders championed a free market approach to healthcare during the 12th Annual World Health Care Congress last week. Here are a few key reasons why I don’t think this model is “the fix” our industry so desperately needs.
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Studies Blast PHI Security
3/31/2015
Healthcare is dead last in terms of security and that could mean costly consequences. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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HIEs Improved In 2014
3/27/2015
According to a report from The Louis W. Sullivan Institute for Healthcare Innovation, HIEs improved in several areas in 2014, including data exchange. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Finding A Successful HIE Formula
3/26/2015
HIE remains an elusive concept for many healthcare providers, but the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative believes it has a strategy for HIE success.
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My Hopes For Stage 3 MU
3/24/2015
The ONC must ensure the MU criteria related to interoperability isn’t too vague or broad.
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How Meaningful Is Meaningful Use?
3/23/2015
Based on official statistics, the federal EHR incentive program known as Meaningful Use has been highly successful. However, many providers beg to differ.
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Are You Investing In IT This Year?
3/20/2015
The majority of healthcare organizations are planning to make significant IT investments in 2015. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Premera Data Breach Could Impact Millions
3/19/2015
Healthcare’s latest data breach once again highlights the need for heightened attention to data security. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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No Evidence HIEs Improve Costs
3/18/2015
A recent study has found a lack of evidence that HIEs actually reduce costs or improve quality of care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer