ACO Top Content

1. Is Advertising The Answer For Cutting EHR Costs? 8/13/2013

   With rising costs surrounding EHR software and fees, providers are turning to services that display advertisements as a way to save money By Katie Wike, contributing writer

2. Does ICD-10 Pilot Forecast A Perfect Storm For Healthcare? 12/12/2013

   Let me concede from the outset that, in this blog post, I lean toward the negative—dire predictions, worst-case scenarios, a bit of doom and gloom, etc. But I ask you, oh gentle, patient reader, how could I not? Let’s go to the satellite. You can see warm air from a low-pressure system (Meaningful Use Stage 2, not changed dramatically by the one-year extension) collide with cool, dry air from a high-pressure area (the turmoil of Obamacare) and tropical hurricane moisture (ICD-10). Tell me you don’t see the Perfect Storm yourself. And here we sit in our little fishing boat, waiting for the mighty ocean to consume us. Overly dramatic? Certainly, but still not wholly inappropriate, I will argue. By Edmund Billings, MD

3. Providers Unwilling To Fund HIEs At Required Level 7/24/2013

   As more providers participate in HIEs, questions about long-term funding makes sustainability a major problem for HIE organizations. By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

4. Clinical Prediction Rules In EHRs Improve Care 10/15/2013

   Clinical prediction rules, when used with an EHR system, can improve quality, reduce overtreatment, and eliminate costs. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

5. Will EHR Switching Continue In 2014? 12/17/2013

   One forecaster predicts EHR switching will continue in 2014 for a variety of reasons. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

6. The Shocking Truth About Patient Engagement 9/6/2012

   Patient Engagement is at the center of Stage 2 Meaningful Use, but why is so much focus being placed on this initiative? This article provides some staggering statistics that illustrate just how important patient engagement is to improving healthcare in the U.S.

7. CHIME: CIOs Grapple With Volatility, Uncertainty, Leadership Challenges 11/3/2014

   Healthcare, of course, is undergoing unprecedented changes these days, and the upheaval probably will continue for several more years. By Neil Versel, contributing writer

8. Top 10 Health IT Trends 2015 11/21/2014

   Our annual reader survey may have identified the top 10 health IT trends for the coming year, but three initiatives clearly rank above the rest when it comes to provider mindshare.

9. Making An Impact: How Evidence-Based Guidelines Drive Value-Based Success 3/24/2016

   By 2020, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are expected to provide care for at least 105 million patients, up from 23 million in December 2015. With ACOs assuming more responsibility for the quality and cost of care, this rapid patient growth is driving the need for new, more intelligent clinical decision support tools at the point of care. These tools can help ACOs deliver consistent, evidence-based care so patients can return to health safely and quickly.

10. ACOs Don't Limit Use Of Cardiovascular Care 2/20/2015

    ACOs do not capitalize on savings opportunities, according to latest study. By Christine Kern, contributing writer