Join CMS Education Sessions at HIMSS15 in Chicago
CMS is participating in the 2015 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago from April 12-16, 2015.
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Health IT Tools Will Help State Innovation Model States
By Kelly Cronin & Ahmed E. Haque – Beginning this month, ONC is partnering with the CMS to develop specialized technical assistance as well as comprehensive online health IT tools and resources for State Innovation Model (SIM) states.
Commonwell At HIMSS15
CommonWell is breaking down barriers to solve for nationwide health data exchange. Join them HIMSS15 booth 3960 for demonstrations, panels, and learn how you can become a part of the CommonWell difference.
Breaking News: CMS Issued a New Proposed Rule for EHR Incentive Programs
CMS issued a new proposed rule for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs to align Stage 1 and Stage 2 objectives and measures with the long-term proposals for Stage 3.
Fun at HIMSS 2015
Check out these giveaways and fun by exhibitors this year. Stop by and say we sent you.
HIMSS15 Hashtags to Follow
There is an Official Guide to the Conference’s HIMSS15 hashtags. Hashtags will be the only way to sanely keep up and engage on social media while at HIMSS. Or follow along if you are not going for that matter. Here are some we are going to follow.
Improve Patient Satisfaction: 5 Things Healthcare Organizations Can Learn From Disney
By Justin Gressel – Disney and healthcare are worlds apart in their product offering and purpose. While healthcare is largely a utilitarian service offering (i.e., patients need a problem to be resolved), guests visit Disney parks seeking an exciting, carefree experience. Despite the obvious differences, success can be measured similarly; what kind of experience did the guest have?
Overcoming Resistance to Change: It’s All About the Buy-In
By Melinda Outlaw – Healthcare organizations are facing an overwhelming number of complex changes related to new initiatives, government regulations and the optimization of current processes. Many of these changes are regulatory generated, while others are competitively motivated, policy-driven and/or a result of customer derived requirements.
Product Announcements at HIMSS15
The theme is transforming health – through the power of information – through innovation, engagement, leadership, connectivity and more. The following are new products being announced to view in exhibitor booths.