ACO Top Content

  1. Are EHR Template Limitations Slowing Adoption? 7/26/2013

    Limitations of legacy systems may be slowing EHR adoption amongst providers, can custom templates win over stragglers? By Lisa Kerner, contributing writer

  2. 3 Tips To Building An ACO 11/6/2013

    One speaker at the recent AHIMA Convention gives his take on building a successful ACO. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. ACO Created To Manage Healthcare Costs 8/29/2014

    New Illinois ACO aims to realign focus to value of service with emphasis on improving health outcomes. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  4. New Population Health Decision System For ACOs Uncovers The Hidden Risks 3/10/2016

    One of the biggest challenges for Accountable Care Organizations is effective deployment of patient care resources. To succeed requires an in-depth understanding of patient risk, which is often difficult to assess. The reason for this is that most risk analysis systems rely on claims data, which can only tell who, in the past, has been a high-use patient. What that data can’t do is tell you who is on the verge of developing a serious condition.

  5. BI/Analytics Drives MU Performance, Cost Savings 11/26/2013

    For small hospitals such as Hopkins County Memorial, switching to a customizable BI program can save money, end outsourcing, and aid in Meaningful Use (MU) preparation.

  6. EHR Mistakes Lead To More Problems For VA 12/5/2013

    Veterans Affairs hospitals are under investigation again for oversights in EHRs that put patient’s lives in jeopardy By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. 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

  8. ACO Adoption Of HIT Varies 10/3/2014

    ACOs aren’t only adopting mHealth and telehealth tools, according to a survey by Premier and the eHealth Initiative. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Providers Tell Senate EHR Technology Has A Long Way To Go 7/18/2013

    Although EHR systems have the potential to improve the quality of healthcare, poor design, inconsistencies, and lack of incentives stand in the way of provider acceptance By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

  10. Readmission Reduction Program Unfair To Hospitals Treating Low-Income Patients? 8/15/2013

    Hospitals and lawmakers clash over impact of socioeconomic status of patients as Medicare fines hospitals for excess readmissions By Greg Bengel, contributing writer