Articles By Wendy Grafius

  1. HIMSS Analytics Recognizes Healthcare System With Stage 7 Award 9/25/2014

    Since 2005, HIMSS Analytics’ EMR Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM) has tracked the adoption of EMR applications within hospitals and health systems across the U.S. Institutions work to complete the 8 stages (0 - 7), with the goal of reaching Stage 7: an environment where paper charts are no longer used. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  2. Cloud-Based Solution Leveraged To Improve Population Health Management 9/24/2014

    Single EHR platform selected by New Jersey health network to unify its 45 medical practices. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  3. Health Network Implements Cloud-Based Services To Advance Connectivity 9/17/2014

    University of Toledo Physicians Network expects to drive efficiency and enhance population health management with electronic health record implementation. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  4. Budding ACO Selects Insurance Collaborator To Help Drive Quality Care 9/15/2014

    Noble Health Alliance (Noble), a partnership of four Pennsylvania health systems, has selected Independence Blue Cross (Independence) as administrator of the self-insured medical benefits plans for Noble’s 39,000 employees and dependents. Additionally, Independence will be the preferred health insurer for the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) planned to support clinically integrated care through Noble’s partners.

  5. Siemens Funding Cancer Research 9/10/2014

    Siemens will be donating $1 Million to Stand Up To Cancer though its Baton Pass effort. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  6. Patient Engagement Technology Expected To Improve Outcomes, Increase Workflow Efficiency 9/8/2014

    Three-hospital healthcare system looks to reach new levels of patient engagement and empowerment with software solution rollout. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  7. 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

  8. EMS Pre-Hospital Telemedicine Program Launched 8/19/2014

    The year-long pilot program offer new opportunities for EMS providers and patients who don’t want – or need – to go to the emergency room. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  9. EHR Implementation Service Agreement Help Transformation To Value-Based Care 7/24/2014

    The stated goal of the implementation is to keep project costs in check and minimize risks. By Wendy Grafius, contributing writer

  10. UPMC’s ‘Convergence’ Recognized For Improving EHR Access 7/23/2014

    The Technology Development Center of UPMC, based in Pittsburgh, has received the Innovator Award from Hospitals & Health Networks, the journal of the American Hospital Association (AHA), for the development of Convergence, a tablet-based platform which eases physician’s access to diverse patient records. Additionally, UPMC has become the nation’s first health delivery system to be named a “Most Wired” facility for the 16th consecutive year.