Mobile Workstations From The Editor

  1. Have Best-Of-Breed EMRs Lost The Hospital Battle? 7/18/2012

    Recent conversations with hospital executives show a trend toward an enterprise (or single vendor) approach to EMR adoption. What does this mean for best-of-breed EMRs?

  2. Critical Content Can't Be Siloed 7/5/2012

    This special edition of Health IT Outcomes focuses on the “critical” patient health and financial data we are in the process of digitizing as a healthcare system. The federal government has deemed this move as a monumental step in cutting healthcare costs and improving patient care in the United States. It has even put incentives in place to spark IT adoption to this end. However, not everyone is convinced reduced costs and improved quality of care will be the result of this initiative.

  3. The Curious Case Of Blue Button 7/2/2012

    Blue Button, the VA’s app that allows veterans to download their own health records, has been viewed both as a patient engagement breakthrough and an interoperability backslide. Editor in chief Ken Congdon provides his opinion on which assessment is more accurate. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  4. Obamacare Upheld: How The SCOTUS Decision Benefits Health IT 6/28/2012

    Whether or not you agree with the SCOTUS ruling, the fact that Obamacare has been upheld is a positive for health IT. Here’s why.

  5. Warning: ICD-10 Could Impact Unexpected Systems 6/22/2012

    Everyone knows ICD-10 will have a significant impact on your HIM (health information management) solution, but have you considered all of the other hospital systems that may be affected by the new code set?

  6. Doctors Need To Think Outside The Keyboard 6/14/2012

    A measure in Stage 2 Meaningful Use may require physicians to enter their own notes into an EHR for decision support purposes. However, there is a way for physicians to see decision support prompts without typing a word. Learn how in this article.

  7. Vanishing Practices & The Impact On Health IT 6/5/2012

    Several factors are creating a “perfect storm” for hospitals to acquire physicians practices, and this time, the trend doesn’t appear to be cyclical. What does this mean for health IT and the future of healthcare delivery in the United States?

  8. Can We Really Trust Facebook With PHI? 5/23/2012

    Facebook has been mentioned as a possible platform for PHRs (personal health records). The social media giant may help drive PHR interest and adoption, but can the company be trusted with our PHI (protected health information)?

  9. A Stage 2 MU Sound Off 5/16/2012

    A torrent of healthcare organizations and associations made their voices heard as the commenting period for the proposed rules for Stage 2 Meaningful Use came to a close. Some were more controversial than others. This article dissects the comments made by two notable and respected healthcare provider associations – the AMA and the AHA.

  10. Take Charge Of Your HIE 5/11/2012

    Many healthcare providers question whether or not HIE (health information exchange) offers any business value to their organizations. This article outlines several ways HIE can help your business grow when implemented correctly.