Mobile Workstations From The Editor

  1. 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?

  2. 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.

  3. 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?

  4. 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)?

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Kaizen: The Key To Lean Healthcare? 5/2/2012

    Kaizen is a philosophy that promotes continuous small process improvements implemented by front-line employees. Could this lean strategy provide a significant boost to your health IT initiatives? By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  8. My Top 3 mHealth Benefits 4/27/2012

    The mHealth trend is upon us and a lot of excitement and concern surrounds leveraging mobile technologies to transmit and access clinical data. In this article, Editor In Chief Ken Congdon focuses on the good, and outlines his top 3 benefits of mHealth adoption. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  9. Vive La Mobile Revolution! 4/19/2012

    This article takes a closer look at how demand for mobile technologies is growing in a health IT world focused on EHR adoption and Meaningful Use. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  10. 3 Secrets Of Successful HIEs 4/12/2012
    HIE (health information exchange) is at the core of true healthcare interoperability. The federal government realizes this, and has devoted more than half a billion dollars in grants to the states for the sole purpose of establishing statewide HIEs. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes