ACO Top Content

  1. Does Big Data Worry You? Not If You Can Gain Relevance 9/3/2013

    It took about a century before the data volume in the world doubled for the first time; now it happens every 14 months. Healthcare is also generating more and more data every day, contributing to the volumes of information available. The problem with big data is that healthcare institutions often lack the right tools to bring all the information together to get the one insight that can improve the quality and efficiency of care. So, what’s the solution? Give everyone access to data that is relevant to them. By Ellen Derrico, director global market development, QlikTech

  2. Can Telemedicine Be Legislated? 9/12/2013

    Florida lawmakers are leading a push for increased use of and payment for telemedicine By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. HIMSS12 & Stage 2 MU: A Match Made In Vegas 3/1/2012

    HIMSS12 proved to be the biggest HIMSS yet as more than 37,000 healthcare executives, IT professionals, and clinical leaders flocked to Las Vegas to attend valuable health IT educational sessions and evaluate the latest products and services from more than 1,100 vendors in the exhibit hall. By Ken Congdon, Editor In Chief, Health IT Outcomes

  4. 7 Cyber Issue Trends You Need To Pay Attention To 12/19/2013

    A forecast from a risk mitigation and response solution company identifies seven trends that need to addressed as we enter 2014 By John Oncea, editor, Health IT Outcomes

  5. New Year, New Name, New Look 1/15/2014

    As editor in chief, I’m thrilled to bring you the first issue of our magazine to be produced under our new moniker of Health IT Outcomes! It’s been a long journey to this point, and wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless dedication of our entire staff. We hope you enjoy the results.

  6. EHRs More Accepted, But Not Yet Seamless 9/17/2013

    With electronic health records soon to be federally mandated, healthcare professionals need to take care in choosing the one that suits them best By: Shannon Dauphin Lee

  7. Accountable Care Redefines The Role Of The CIO 9/20/2013

    Provider accountability is keeping hospital CIOs on their toes and reminding them of their changing role By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Does Usability Compromise Portal Security? 11/13/2013

    There is a fine balance between proper security and a user friendly system when it comes to engaging patients through online portals. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Credit Cards Costing Providers 9/6/2013

    With payment by credit card costing physicians up to 5 percent in transaction fees, AMA is urging CMS to regulate payment methods By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. ACO Growth Indicates Expanding Need For Evidence-Based Decision Support Tools 12/12/2016

    If the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) Fall Conference is any indication of the growth of the value-based care movement, then one fact is certain: it is not slowing down any time soon. The first NAACOS conference in 2012 had 123 attendees; 2016 had 670. By Joe Guerriero, senior vice president of MDGuidelines, ReedGroup