Tools Help Foster Communication Between Patients and Clinicians
I'm a big fan of the AHRQ's tools and have a new one to share. I realize that some people aren't impressed by some of the tools, but overall I…
Get a Lung Transplant with the Help of Twitter (and Justin Bieber)
A few weeks ago, we mentioned how people are using Facebook to find kidneys. Well, here’s another high-profile example of how social media is changing lives … literally. A few…
Interview/Podcast: HIT Interoperability
Cameron Deemer, Presdient at DrFirst Cameron Deemer, Presdient at DrFirst Final part of this podcast series with Cameron Deemer, President at DrFirst. Part 3 key highlights include: Future…
More on Clinical Decison Support and EMRs
I have previously discussed Meaningful Use (MU) criteria for EHRs (here and here) , and Clinical Decision Support (CDS) (here). These topics are closely linked since the MU requirements mandate the inclusion of CDS. I have…
In the Battle of Doctor’s Orders Versus Patient Power, the Patient is Winning
Today, patients are no longer patients in the traditional sense; they are consumers who are demanding to know more about their own bodies and health conditions. Advances in digital technology…
Can Mobile Devices Help Connect the Dots for Better Health Care?
Educating patients through texting Mobile technology may help to transform the lives of patients and provide a stronger partnership with health care providers. Educating patients through texting Mobile…
Meaningful Use Stage 2 NPRM Means New Opportunities for Medical Device and Non-Traditional Health IT Vendors
Last week at the HIMSS Conference ONC announced Meaningful Use Stage 2 Notice of Proposed Rule-Making. Many of you have asked me for a quick opinion of what it means…
Do’s and Dont’s of RFID in Hospitals
I’ve written and presented recently on a number of “Do’s and Dont’s” around medical device integration, mobile health, EHRs, and various related topics. Some of you have asked if…
Meaningful Use Stage 2 Changes Bring Big Differences to Record Release
The following is a guest post written by Steve Emery, Director of Product Management at HealthPort discussing how Meaningful Use affects records release: The following is a guest post written…
Population Health Management: Revolutionizing Health Care Service Delivery
As noted in the recent HealthLeaders Media article, ACOs Population Health Management Share a Common Thread, “(as) the reimbursement environment transitions from volume-based to a value-based one focusing on quality…
