In the Aftermath
By David Blumenthal MD & Sara R. Collins – The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has always needed fixing. Now that the Congress has tried and failed to repeal and replace it, the time for repair seems at hand.
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CIOs Discuss Workflow, Application Inventory and Strategic Planning
Interviews with Justin Campbell – Justin talks to CIOs Sue Schade, Perry Horner and Susan Carman about workflow, application inventory and strategic planning.
How the Healthcare Cloud is Revolutionizing Patient Care
By Susan Biddle – There have been countless ideas about how the cloud could transform the healthcare space and patient care. As healthcare cloud adoption has grown, however, the initial focus has largely been on its ability to store massive amounts of data and expedite the exchange of patient health information.
4 Things To Do Before Jumping Into Your Next Software Build
By Laura Alabed-Olsson – Digital health tools – from mobile and web-based apps to enterprise solutions – have the power to increase patient engagement, improve clinical outcomes, create operational efficiencies, and so much more.
Unlock the Power of Your Data
By Brian Ahier – I have a confession to make – I am a data geek. I love the clear and precise nature of data. Data are foundational to everything. Properly organized data become the building blocks for information, which leads to knowledge and ultimately, wisdom.
Combatting the Burnout Epidemic
By Gopal Khanna MBA & Arlene S. Bierman MD, MS – Being a physician can be stressful. The days are long. The work flow may feel disorganized. The administrative tasks and demands for documentation seem greater every day. No wonder even the most dedicated professionals can burn out.
A Look Inside WEDI and its Collaboration with the Health IT Industry
By Charles Stellar – Every healthcare encounter is a collaboration: between patient and provider, physician and lab tech, patient and support staff. Each participant in the healthcare spectrum plays a vital role that supports quality outcomes.
HIPAA: Healthcare’s Favorite Scapegoat
By Matt Fisher – Stop if you’ve heard either of these or some other variation before: I can’t tell you anything about that patient because of HIPAA or I can’t give you a copy of your medical records because of HIPAA or HIPAA doesn’t let me say anything.
FDA Sets Inaugural Meeting of First-Ever Patient Engagement Advisory Committee
By Kathryn O’Callaghan & Jeffrey Shuren MD – Imagine checking your blood sugar levels several times a day with a glucose meter to keep your diabetes under control. Or maybe you’ve had a hip joint replaced or a stent inserted in your coronary artery to treat a heart blockage.