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  1. Lessons Learned From Improper Software Evaluation In Healthcare 3/30/2010
    There are many reasons for a failed system implementation in a healthcare environment, and this article will highlight a few lessons learned from not doing a proper software evaluation. By Dylan Persaud, managing director, Eval-Source
  2. Guide For Integrating Preventive Healthcare Services: Payers, Patients, And Providers 3/27/2019

    According to the Polsinelli-TrBK Distress Indices Report, 20 hospitals have filed for bankruptcy since 2016. Looking ahead through 2019, medical cost trends remain stable, but extremely high as healthcare costs continue to rise. HRI projects 2019’s medical cost trend to be 6 percent. This is consistent with the last five years, which have seen trends between 5.5 percent and 7 percent. By integrating preventative healthcare services, payers, patients and providers can all look forward to better results.

  3. Collaboration, Coordination, And Data Can Solve Many Healthcare Challenges 6/15/2020

    There is one thing about American healthcare on which most of us agree: It needs work. Stories from friends about an outrageously priced prescription drug or a hometown hospital closing its doors put a face on the facts: U.S. per capita healthcare spending is almost twice the average of other wealthy, developed countries, yet the United States performs poorly in common health metrics like life expectancy and unmanaged diabetes.

  4. Begin Stage 2 9/3/2013

    The 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act allocated a significant amount of funds to help strengthen the country's infrastructure. This included measures to incentivize hospitals and other health care facilities to adopt the use of electronic health records (EHRs). The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act outlines standards for the Meaningful Use of EHRs as set out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Implementing EHRs nationwide may help improve health care by providing access to more accurate information in a quicker, more efficient fashion, as well as giving patients more power over monitoring and taking part in their health care. By Jamar Ramos

  5. Case Study: Alacare Home Health & Hospice 10/6/2009
    Alacare Home Health & Hospice™ understands that caring for those in need while delivering outstanding service is essential to their organization’s success. That’s why they have equipped their visiting nurses with laptops. By Panasonic Toughbook
  6. Four Reasons Providers Should Reconsider Healthcare IT Sourcing 12/29/2011
    Pursuing a sourcing strategy can allow a company to accomplish its healthcare IT agenda more efficiently, effectively, and productively, while using cheaper resources. The combination of these factors has the potential for significant cost savings.
  7. How To Evaluate And Select The Right Single Sign-On Vendor 1/18/2017

    The right single sign-on (SSO) solution will enable your users to securely log on once to access all their applications. This capability protects information, reduces password-related help desk calls, and improves employee satisfaction. Not all SSO solutions are the same, however. As you start your evaluation process, it helps to know which questions to ask in order to gain a thorough understanding of product features, implementation, and ongoing management. This list will guide you through your due diligence.

  8. Key Considerations For Hospitals Looking To Rebuild Or Improve Their Infrastructure 10/4/2016

    The amount of data generated on a daily basis in a hospital is staggering. Whether the data comes from clinical applications, billing, scheduling, or is generated from new technologies for advanced imaging, mobile devices or implants, all hospitals are faced with figuring out the best way to move, manage, and protect this data.

  9. OrthoRehab Reduces Time To Process Patient Agreements 8/6/2009
    OrthoRehab, Specialty Rehab Services by Otto Bock, is a leading provider of rehabilitation products and services including continuous passive motion devices, orthopedic bracing and other therapies. By ExpeData
  10. Stromberg Enterprise Time And Attendance For Healthcare 11/24/2009
    Research indicates that staff and labor expenses encompass more than 60% of a healthcare organization’s operating costs. To better manage an organization’s most important business asset ? its employees ? an accurate time and attendance system is critical. By Stromberg