Health IT Outcomes Magazine Articles
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A Road Map To Accelerating Health IT Value And Innovation
2/5/2016
Health IT is in a state of constant evolution, and it often seems that, for every problem solved, another is created. That’s why it’s vital we stop to assess where the industry stands from time to time, as well as look to the future to determine the best course to take to achieve our collective goals.
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Saving Time, Cost In The Cloud
2/5/2016
A cloud-based time and attendance solution has reduced IT support costs and improved staffi ng processes at Saint Mary’s Hospital.
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Top 10 Health IT Trends For 2016
11/24/2015
For the past five years, EHR/MU was selected as the top health IT initiative for the coming year. This year, there’s a new top initiative, and what it is should come as no surprise.
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Clearing Interoperability Roadblocks To Deliver Better Care
11/24/2015
Getting different IT and software applications to communicate and share data effectively remains a challenge as healthcare providers seek to achieve interoperability, but progress is being made.
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Revenue Cycle Management: Analytics At The Crossroads
11/24/2015
By using analytics technology to measure revenue metrics across facilities and physicians, Orlando Health avoided $22.7 million in bad debt write-offs.
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Tech-Savvy Doctors Use Social Media To Educate, Market, And Advocate
11/23/2015
If you’re considering entering the world of social media — or if you want to improve your current effort — you’d be wise to heed the advice of two who are doing it right.
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Combine Lean & Real-Time Tracking To Improve Outcomes
11/23/2015
By combining Kaizen methodologies with real-time asset tracking technology, Health First has reduced patient discharge times, wait times, and overall length of stay.
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The Benefits Of Good Patient Engagement
11/20/2015
Changing consumer expectations and requirements driven by the Affordable Care Act are making deeper patient engagement a priority at healthcare organizations. Yet making real progress requires effort from both caregivers and patients.
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Rethinking EHRs As Engagement Enablers
11/19/2015
There are numerous problems with many EHR products on the market today that I accept as fact — they’re cumbersome from a data entry perspective, counter-intuitive to clinical workflows, and aren’t conducive to interoperability.
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Searching For Evidence Of mHealth Effectiveness
11/19/2015
The growing prevalence of mHealth technology promises a new dynamic between patients and caregivers, as well as better health outcomes and cost-efficiency. Yet challenges remain in the effort to get both patients and providers on board.