June 27, 2017
4 ways an integrated EHR can improve cancer management
While cancer continues to be on the rise worldwide, the American Cancer Society projects an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases within the US in 2017. Thankfully, despite this very large statistic, death rates are dropping as a result of shifts in lifestyle, early detection, and new treatment ...
June 20, 2017
Best practices in clinical communications: The Rocket, The Reuben, and The Rubberband
Preparing your medical staff for an electronic health record implementation takes a lot of time and effort. A fundamental key to success is proper clinical communication strategies; taking into account everyone who is involved with patient care delivery, while ensuring constant dialogue about the ...
June 13, 2017
Thought leader podcast series: Home care & population health
In this installment of our thought leader podcast series, I chat with Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Home Health Administrator of Sparta Community Hospital (Sparta, IL) about home care and the significant role it plays in population health. During the podcast, Cheryl discusses Sparta’s successful ...
June 6, 2017
How surveillance tools help nurses to focus on their patients
We all know that things can change in an instant, especially when it comes to patient care. Add to that having a bunch of patients to care for at a time, and prioritizing care and managing patient populations can become rather difficult. This is where surveillance comes in.
May 30, 2017
Empowering patients with digital innovation and design thinking
My journey to becoming an e-Patient activist for facial differences and antibiotic resistance started in 2004, when a car accident in South Africa left me with severe abdominal and facial injuries. Through multiple surgeries and consultations with doctors, I became aware of the lack of online ...
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May 23, 2017
What MACRA means: MEDITECH's Executive VP answers 6 key questions
Over the past several years, healthcare organizations have been tasked with taking on more and more regulatory standards. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is just one of the many regulations that the industry is still trying to adjust to. A recent survey found that 64 ...
May 16, 2017
Why healthcare needs to get ready for big data
A few months back, I attended a panel on big data at an industry conference, and the moderator asked, “What are some of the benefits of using big data and analytics?” A panelist replied, “There is enormous value in knowing how many appointments and visits my providers have — we couldn’t answer that ...
May 9, 2017
6 resources to help nurses maximize wellness
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has designated 2017 as the “Year of the Healthy Nurse,” with a central focus on the balance of “mind, body, and spirit.” We’ve curated some of our favorite blog posts for nurses, along with a few external resources, to clear the mind and reduce stress for even ...
May 2, 2017
Tips to prevent readmissions using your EHR
The first of the 78 million baby boomers turned 70 last year, and the rest will do so in the next two decades. This aging population and an increase in chronic disease leads to rising readmission rates. And an industry emphasis on population health and patient engagement makes the need for reducing ...
April 25, 2017
How to keep patients healthy with your patient portal
Do you know that 82% of patients using a patient portal believe they are receiving better care? The explosion of health portals and wearables in recent years has given patients the power to actively engage in their care. These technologies benefit caregivers as well, providing them with proxy ...