This past June healthcare lost Dr. “Larry” Weed, one of its great disruptors. Take some time to read about Dr. Weed’s impressive life and his dedication to improving how healthcare is delivered. “Larry Weed mentored hundreds, inspired thousands and entertained tens of thousands.”
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By Gregory Ator MD – It is well known that healthcare is moving from volume to value – value defined as optimal outcomes for the least cost. And with some urgency, many organizations are trying to figure out how to successfully navigate this transition.
By Dana Tee – The other day, I was sitting in my doctor’s office as she pulled up my patient profile on her computer and started typing away. It seemed like a normal visit – and in most ways it was. However, a few things were missing. There was not a single folder, pen, pencil, or piece of paper to be seen – the sterile room was completely digitized.
Reengineering Clinician Documentation – Ergonomics and Human Factors in Healthcare Dr. Nick van Terheyden Voice of the Doctor #VoiceoftheDr LinkedIn Profile, Twitter: @drnic1 Clinical documentation is…
CDC Report Finds EHR Adoption Rising Among Physicians The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report on their finding from a survey focusing…
If you don’t know we are in the final lap of the first leg of the race, you just haven’t been listening. This week and…
The following guest post is provided by Jim Tate, President of EMR Advocate Finally, the log jam has begun to break. CCHIT announced December 1st,…
Dr. Mark Leavitt, chairman of CCHIT announced he will retire in March. He gave personal reasons for his decision to leave. Leavitt has been the…
Computerized physician/provider order entry (CPOE), is the process of computer entry of medical orders for the treatment of patients under the licensed provider’s care. These…