Expert says HIT mergers must be transparent
(Source: HealthCare IT News - Latest News)
When it comes to mergers and acquisitions of healthcare IT technology, companies need to be transparent to preserve patient and physician relationships, according to healthcare technology integration expert Amelia Wright.
Wright warns executives not to jeopardize patient and physician relationships by disrupting their stable production environment for the sake of completing an integration.
Health IT Taking Flight–What Is in Store for the Year Ahead
(Source: Health IT Buzz [HHS])
Earlier this month, I wrote about some of the most important and notable highlights in the world of health IT and ONC over the past year. The achievements of 2011 built on hard work and progress, which has been underway for many years.The HITECH Act is helping to accelerate this momentum—like a turbocharger in a racecar.
As we start the New Year, I am excited about what the future holds and want to share what I see as five big health IT trends for the year to come.
Medicare Payments for Hospitals in Under-served Areas
(Source: Healthcare Economist)
One of the goals of Medicare is to provide its beneficiaries access to quality care regardless of where they live. Thus, the Medicare program provides financial incentives to providers located in these remote areas.
Thomson Reuters names top hospitals
(Source: HealthCare IT News - Latest News)
The top healthcare systems in the United States have lower 30-day mortality rates finds Thomson Reuters’ fourth annual study naming the top 15 health systems in the country. The measures used to score the top systems are underpinned by health information technology.
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Meaningful Use or Useful Life? Can Both Exist?
(Source: HealthLeadersMedia.com - Tech News & Analysis)
A reliable system of interoperable electronic medical records is the make-or-break operational evolution for healthcare to have even the chance to reduce costs and improve care. But there is a difference between a sustained investment in a long-term "utility" and throwing capital at vaporous, "disposable" systems.
11 healthcare data trends in 2012
(Source: HealthCare IT News - Latest News)
Mobile devices, data breaches and patient privacy rights were some of the most talked-about topics in health IT in 2011, and according to expert opinions complied by ID Experts, 2012 won’t be any different.
In fact, experts continue to predict an upswing in mobile and social media usage, response plans, and even reputation fallout. Eleven industry experts outlined healthcare data trends to look for in 2012.
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How CIOs Cope When the Going Gets Tough
(Source: HealthLeadersMedia.com - Tech News & Analysis)
A big concern for IT executives in healthcare is the gap between expectations and the CIO's ability to deliver. Others have foundered on these rocks before you, and have come back with strategies for managing.
Bring Market Prices to Medicare
(Source: Healthcare Economist)
Medicare is a government-run insurance program. Can policy changes be made to add competition to Medicare, maintain quality and reduce cost? A book titled Bring Market Prices to Medicare argues that it can through a competitive bidding process. This book makes a number of sensible arguments which I review today.
Meaningful Use Compliance - Staffing Your IT Department
(Source: HealthCare IT News Blog)
Another year is drawing to a close and government mandated deadlines are now on the not-so-distant horizon. Is your organization prepared? Many hospitals and health systems have pegged 2012 as the year to get their “house in order.” All of these transitions require money. Not just to cover the cost of the technology, but to hire the staff.
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HIT leaders launch info-sharing website
(Source: HealthLeadersMedia.com - Tech News & Analysis)
