Supporting complex oncology care close to home
For more than 100 years, Conway Regional Health System has served the communities of central and north central Arkansas, providing high-quality, compassionate care. When given the choice, our patients want to stay close to home for their healthcare needs, rather than make the long trip to larger ...
9 questions to ask your EHR vendor
No matter the size or location of your organization, cost certainly is an important factor in your success, both now and in the future.
Lives in the balance: The pursuit of health equity
Genetics presents each of us with a personal health potential and unique set of predispositions, however, the likelihood of falling victim to predispositions or reaching optimal health potential has less to do with genetics and more to do with health equity. Health equity describes the opportunity ...
How to build a vibrant healthcare organization for a vibrant community [Podcast]
You can’t get much closer to combining your community with your healthcare organization than Tom Kurtz, Chief Administrative Officer, Memorial Healthcare. After all, Tom can see his house right from his office at this busy independent community hospital in Owosso, MI.
Supporting assault survivors and nurse examiners with electronic assessments
Community healthcare isn’t just about clinical accuracy; it’s also treating patients with sensitivity and compassion when they are most vulnerable. One of the most difficult situations involves addressing the immediate physical and psychological needs of sexual assault survivors. It’s so important ...
A year later: Reflections on another National Doctors’ Day
I’m writing this on my flight back from Orlando following the 2022 HIMSS Conference. It’s been a whirlwind of a week and I’m finally getting a chance to take a breath and reflect on the experience.
Finding direction at HIMSS22: Observations on trends
Wear comfortable shoes. That's the advice everyone gave me before attending my first HIMSS conference. But what I didn’t hear was “make sure you know the bus stop of your hotel.” After a roundtrip ride from the conference center, past my hotel and back, and a 20 minute wait for that next bus, I ...
Adapting to the new realities of physician practices
The face of healthcare continues to change, increasing the need for technology to adapt to new realities of where and how physicians are employed. Whatever the structure of the practice, MEDITECH recognizes that there are several common priorities in the current healthcare environment, and ...
Healthcare in 2022: The fluid way forward
Those who know me well know that I am driven by a sense of optimism — looking to the future with a sense of all that will be possible, even during unpredictable times. I am filled with a tremendous sense of pride to see how our industry has responded to recent challenges none of us would have ...