Feature Articles

31. Surgical Services Firm Speeds Search And Retrieval Of Vital Documents With KnowledgeLake 1/12/2017

    AMSURG has a large presence nationwide. It has more than 250 ASCs in 34 states and provides physician services in 24 states, employing more than 2,800 physicians and other healthcare professionals. This vast network of healthcare facilities and practitioners generates an immense amount of financial documentation, particularly at the end of each month. The methods that the company used in the past for backing up its accounting documents were outdated and inefficient.

32. mHealth: 40 Statistics To Know 11/28/2016

    Since the launch of the first iPhone, mobile apps have set their roots far and wide into every industry. Healthcare, one of the most promising and evolving industry, contributing around 10% to the overall global GDP, is also coming under the influence of mobile apps. With the changing scenario, it is certain that mobile health technology(mHealth) is being welcomed and has proven its potential to improve accessibility, affordability and the quality of healthcare services.

33. The Four Cornerstones Of A Comprehensive Software Monetization Strategy 11/15/2016

    This paper focuses on how software publishers can transform their software monetization strategies by evolving their approach to licensing, entitlement management, and customer enablement in order to optimize the profitability of their software.

34. Turning Parents Into Database Administrators To Improve The Lives Of Children With Type 1 Diabetes 11/15/2016

    For individuals with type 1 diabetes (such as myself), frequent monitoring of blood glucose is a necessity of life. A blood glucose level that climbs too high or falls too low can lead to dangerous health situations, and keeping relentless track of the level is essential to managing diabetes effectively. To help provide this important information, many individuals wear a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device which includes a hair’s-width under-skin sensor and a small transmitter pack. The CGM measures blood glucose in real-time and sends that data wirelessly to a nearby display device.

35. From Inpatient To Outpatient: The Evolution Of Health Care Delivery 11/8/2016

    The health care industry has been making efforts to improve the efficiency and affordability of services. Lots of changes have occurred in the past few years as a result of this drive. There has been a decrease in hospital admissions as more people are served through outpatient care. Nurses are also being given new opportunities to work with patients and their communities. To learn more, check out this infographic created by Norwich University’s Online Master of Science in Nursing program.

36. Using Evidence-Based Practices To Improve Healthcare In The United States 11/8/2016

    Although the United States is one of the most technologically advanced nations on earth, its healthcare system ranks last out of 11 developed countries. This is according to data published in an extensive Commonwealth survey. More worryingly, the United States has consistently ranked last in this annual survey since 2004. As such, stakeholders in the United States healthcare industry should take urgent measures to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. To learn more, checkout this infographic created by Rutgers University’s Online Master of Public Administration.

37. How Health Care Technology Is Disrupting The Traditional Market 11/8/2016

    Over the last decade, we have seen massive changes in technology. It now has a role in nearly every aspect of our lives, including health care technology. Just last night on 60 Minutes there was a segment on artificial intelligence and how IMB’s Watson supercomputer is currently changing health care. Since technology is changing every industry, we decided to focus our next infographic on health care technology and how it is disrupting and changing the health care market.

38. The New Data Strategy Behind Population Health Has Nothing To Do With MACRA 11/7/2016

    With the final rule issued by CMS for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, the landmark payment system for Medicare physician fees is officially the new game in town. Physician incentives for care improvement and adoption of value-based care models are firmly in place.

39. Telehealth Is Tumbling 30-Day Readmissions Penalties 10/27/2016

    High readmission rates are a $17 billion problem across the U.S. for hospital administrators. What’s even more alarming is a portion of 30-day readmissions are preventable. By Lee Horner, President of Stratus’s Telehealth Division, HIT Leaders and News

40. A Data-Driven Approach To Better Care Visits 10/25/2016

    The push to deliver greater value is prompting healthcare organizations to closely examine their clinical and financial processes in search of ways to boost efficiency, improve accuracy, and elevate the patient experience. With this in mind, First Care Clinic, a federally qualified health center and level 3 patient centered medical home located in rural Kansas, set out to retool one of its critical processes — the patient care visit.