ACO Top Content

1. Medical Moneyball — What Healthcare Stands To Learn From The Oakland A’s 2/9/2016

   With all the talk of Big Data, there are still big questions as to how to most effectively leverage information and data to make a positive impact on healthcare delivery, cost, and outcomes. One health system leader thinks an approach developed by a Major League baseball team might be a game changer.

2. Healthcare Breaches: Why Employees Are Your Weakest Link 10/29/2013

   The number of people touching data during its lifecycle contributes to breaches, and a good security program needs cover all potential areas of exposure in order to be effective By Deena Coffman Chief Executive Officer, IDT911 Consulting

3. Consistent Contractor Requirements Would Lessen Load For Providers 9/6/2013

   The GAO calls on CMS to make requirements for different Medicare contractors more consistent in order to improve claim efficiency and lessen administrative burden for providers By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

4. Two Of Three Patients Say mHealth Would Improve Their Health 11/22/2013

   mHealth could be the answer to weight loss, chronic disease management, and wellness; 65 percent of patients think it would make them healthier By Katie Wike, contributing writer

5. The Secrets Of Successful Patient Engagement 11/20/2012

   Florida Hospital Celebration Health credits the right mix of process change and technology for a patient engagement effort that has resulted in improved staff communication and patient pain control.

6. CAC Implementation Results In 35% Increase In Productivity Gains For Inpatient Coders 11/6/2013

   Summit Health chooses computer-assisted coding and clinical documentation improvement solution as part of ICD-10 transition strategy. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

7. Technological Advancements: Won’t Somebody Think Of The Doctor? 1/8/2014

   Every day, medical technology is being developed and implemented at an increasingly rapid pace – look no further than the evolution of electronic health records (EHRs) for proof. Yet, the developers of these ever-changing technologies are rarely physicians, nor are physicians consulted. If these innovators truly want to make a product that will change the face of healthcare, they would be wise to incorporate the thoughts and ideas of those on the frontline for who these technologies are being developed. However, more often than not, technology and software are developed and forced on doctors with the ensuing attempt at implementation falling flat. By Linda M. Girgis, MD, FAAFP

8. Risk Or Remedy: How Data Can Help Halt The Readmissions Crisis 3/15/2016

   Under pressure to do more with less, healthcare providers are pushing data analytics to new heights — looking to improve care, prevent readmissions, and reduce costs for stakeholders and patients.

9. Get Ready For ICD-10 Now, Or Lose Money Later 8/2/2013

   ICD-9 is outdated and ICD-10 is needed — as long as improved provider payment benefit comes with it. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

10. ACO Success Stories 4/10/2014

    Despite mixed results, Medicare ACO program expanding, now over 350 organizations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer