Remote Monitoring From The Editor

  1. IT: The Only Certainty In Healthcare's Future 4/1/2011
    Dell’s survey indicates that much of the uncertainty in the industry is thanks to healthcare reform. For example, virtually all hospital executives surveyed are worried about how states will cope with an expanded role in healthcare financing through Medicaid and other programs required under reform.
  2. The Role Of Nurses In Successful HIT Deployments 3/25/2011
    “No one can sabotage a healthcare technology deployment faster than a staff nurse.” This quote from Linda Groah, executive director and CEO of AORN (Association of periOperative Nurses) made a significant impact on me as I attended my first-ever AORN Annual Conference on March 21-22.
  3. Patients Question EHR Security 3/16/2011
    While the trepidation surrounding EHRs has been well documented in the physician community, a new batch of research from CDW Healthcare finally solicits patient viewpoints on EHR adoption.
  4. Let The Healthcare Tablet Wars Begin 3/11/2011
    Two weeks ago, in my HIMSS11 post show report, I referenced how a flurry of new tablet computers (designed to take on Apple’s iPad in the healthcare market) were showcased at the trade show.
  5. EMR Market Grows 13.6% In 2010 3/4/2011

    Last week, in my HIMSS11 post-show report, I referenced how HIMSS exhibitors were optimistic about the purchasing intentions of the healthcare decision makers that attended the conference. This week, more evidence emerged that points to strong health IT investment in the U.S., despite the weak global economy.

  6. The Buzzword For HIMSS11 — ACOs 2/25/2011
    This year’s HIMSS Conference and Exhibition, held February 21-23 at the Orange County Convention Center, had a lot of things going for it. It was held in a warm weather location (Orlando, FL). It boasted a lineup of influential keynote speakers (e.g. Robert Reich, Kathleen Sebelius, Dr. David Blumenthal, and Michael J. Fox).
  7. Despite Woeful Economy, Health IT Investing Up 2/18/2011
    The week of February 14 was not a banner week for the U.S. economy. First, the Obama administration released its budget for the 2012 fiscal year. The budget contained several spending cuts designed to reduce the $1.1 trillion U.S.
  8. Blumenthal Steps Down — What's Next? 2/11/2011
    Last week, Dr. David Blumenthal, President Obama’s appointed leader of health IT, announced he will leave his federal post as national coordinator of health IT this spring to return to his teaching job at Harvard Medical School.
  9. A PHI Security Wake Up Call 2/3/2011
    You’d think with all the federal regulations aimed at ensuring PHI (protected health information) remains private, healthcare facilities would have fairly bulletproof systems in place for securing patient records, right? Well, not according to a new survey released by Ponemon Research.
  10. The Impact Of EHRs On Patient Care 1/28/2011
    More bad press for EHRs crossed the wire last week as results of a three-year study by researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine indicates that EHRs do little to improve the quality of patient care.