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U.S. Losing Ground In Medical Technology Innovation
1/21/2011
After decades of being the clear world leader in its capacity to produce the latest in medical technology innovation, the United States now has cause for concern according to a recent report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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The Baby Boomer Impact On Health IT
1/17/2011
There are approximately 78 million Baby Boomers currently living in the United States. This generation — born between 1946 and 1964 — has amassed more than $7 trillion in collective wealth, controls over 80% of the nation’s personal financial assets, and accounts for 50% of its discretionary spending power. However, the inevitable is now happening. The Baby Boomers are getting old. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes
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Technologies To Battle HAIs
1/7/2011
Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs), an increasingly popular buzzword in healthcare over the past few years, have been a topic of growing concern for hospitals and health systems throughout the United States. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes
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With New Year, HIT Deadlines Loom Closer
12/30/2010
While most of us kick off the new year with a few drinks, a midnight kiss, and some idealistic resolutions, several hospital CIOs may be ringing in the new year by popping a few antacids to combat the stress associated with meeting the numerous HIT deadlines that just inched closer.
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Emerging Medical Imaging Trends On Display At RSNA 2010
12/8/2010
After stuffing myself with Thanksgiving turkey and a morning full of Black Friday shopping, I boarded a plane to Chicago for the RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) 2010 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting at McCormick Place.
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Healthcare Going Mobile
12/2/2010
Evidence has been emerging recently that illustrates the growing interest of wireless and mobile technologies in the healthcare sector. One example is data from mobile service provider Good Technology that shows healthcare as one of the top three industries leveraging Apple’s iPad tablet (the financial and technology industries are the other two).
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Reducing Patient Bad Debt In Healthcare
11/23/2010
According to research by McKinsey Quarterly, consumer bad debt resulted in more than $65 billion in uncollected healthcare revenue in 2010. This figure represents a significant portion of the more than $2.5 trillion spent on healthcare in the United States each year.
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Meaningful Use Within Reach
11/17/2010
Last week, HIMSS Analytics released preliminary results of a survey it conducted on the capability of hospitals to meet meaningful use requirements. The data revealed that the 687 hospitals responding to the survey have the ability to meet both core and menu requirements for Stage 1 of meaningful use.
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Health IT Consolidation Imminent
11/12/2010
Back in June, I wrote an article titled "A Trend Toward EMR Consolidation?" that hinted at the possibility of a string of mergers and acquisitions in the EMR space over the coming years. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes
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How Will Election Results Affect Health IT?
11/5/2010
Last Tuesday was a big day for Republicans, as the party gained 60 seats in the House and 6 in the Senate. As soon as the power in Congress shifted, Republican leaders began divulging plans to repeal healthcare reform. So, what does the new makeup of our government mean for the future of healthcare reform and health IT? At his point, it’s difficult to say.
