ACO Top Content

31. ACO Rules Under Fire 5/13/2011
    Questions and concerns surrounding ACOs (Accountable Care Organizations) have been well documented in the healthcare industry ever since the first healthcare reform proposals started making the rounds on Capitol Hill.
32. Start To Second Enrollment Period Draws Mixed Reviews 11/18/2014

    Despite several bumps in the road, most feel the start to the second round of sign-up for Obamacare has gone well. By John Oncea, editor

33. ACOs Face Barriers To Implementing Health IT 8/21/2014

    Survey assesses how ACOs are leveraging Health IT and what obstacles still need to be overcome. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

34. IEEEs Top 10 Technology Trends for 2015 1/30/2015

    Wearables, 3D printing, and SDx are among the trending technology predicted to flourish in 2015. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

35. CMS Proposing Rule To Improve ACOs 12/11/2014

    New rule reflects focus on primary care and improved incentives for participation, quality, and efficiency. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

36. Guest Column: The Emergence Of Outsourced MPI Management 6/23/2011
    Tapping outside expertise helps hospitals improve data integrity and reduce costs while achieving a variety of clinical and administrative goals and objectives. By By Beth Haenke Just, MBA, RHIA, FAHIMA, and CEO and President of Just Associates
37. From Milk Crates To Mobile IT: Hospice Improves Access To Patient Records On The Go 1/29/2013

    Employees on the go know that handling documents in the field can be a difficult task – and perhaps no workforce knows this better than hospice caregivers. Hospice workers are road warriors who are constantly on the go to see patients in their homes, a job description that seemingly requires mobile technology.

38. Stage 2 MU Attestations Sluggish 5/13/2014

    Only four hospitals and 50 physicians have achieved Stage 2 MU according to CMS. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

39. The Buzzword For HIMSS11 — ACOs 2/25/2011
    This year’s HIMSS Conference and Exhibition, held February 21-23 at the Orange County Convention Center, had a lot of things going for it. It was held in a warm weather location (Orlando, FL). It boasted a lineup of influential keynote speakers (e.g. Robert Reich, Kathleen Sebelius, Dr. David Blumenthal, and Michael J. Fox).
40. White House: Health IT Vital To Affordable Care 3/21/2014

    Obama administration says harnessing technology, spurring health vital for making affordable care a reality. By Kathy Fowler