Now that the meaningful use stage 2 rules have been finalized, the direction has never been clearer. While EMR vendors may have dodged a bullet with the interoperability requirements this time around, it is most likely their last chance. With over 800 EMR vendors in the market, interoperability and health information exchange is an uphill […]
The past few years have been more of a topsy-turvy ride for the healthcare industry in the US. Initially backed by then president G.W Bush, electronic medical records have become levers for change today. The economic difficulties and increasing burden of rising healthcare costs have deprived most Americans of quality care. The pursuit of affordable […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The purpose of an Electronic medical record (EMR) solution is to automate the clinical operations of a medical practice. EMR ensures better control over the information captured and allows for constructive utilization of structured and ‘big data’. The idea behind clinical automation is simple, ‘add value to the care processes’. For providers and care institutions […]
Software design has come a long way with corporate level applications now contribute significantly towards the growth of organizations. Be it supply chain management, enterprise resource management or back office accounts, applications today are more intelligent and friendlier to use. Interfaces are more engaging and everything is configured to add to work efficiency. Years of […]
We have spent the last few years debating on the changes brought forward by EMRs and the shift towards health IT. With the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reporting adoption numbers in excess of 55%, it is clear that the tides are shifting and the objective of transferring every American onto electronic medical records may […]
The impact of information technology has transformed the healthcare industry in the US. Be it the war stricken economy or the need for an effective care system, the government has jumped on the eHealth bandwagon with its bags loaded. Healthcare reforms under the American Re-investment and Recovery Act (ARRA) are fuelled by the need for […]
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
The current US healthcare system suffers from excessive bureaucracy and red tape-ism. Regulations have only made the care delivery process more complex with unnecessary delays and loss of productivity. The proposed shift to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) was an attempt to bolster efficient practice methods that enable quality care delivery. Paper health records have long […]
The world has truly become a global village. It takes mere seconds to connect with a friend or a colleague in a completely different part of the world. Development in the field of technology has lead to an avalanche of information flooding every house with an internet connection. Electronic communication has seen enormous growth over […]
Healthcare in the US has been going through tumultuous phase. The soaring costs and sub-par care has forced the government take curative measures. The American Recovery and Re-investment Act (ARRA), seeks to modernize the current system by perpetuating the use of health IT. “The current system is not efficient. We are spending more than $2 […]
I had an opportunity to connect with an old colleague and play catch up. It was interesting to hear about some of his experiences as a Health IT consultant. Keith Smith has been working independently for the last couple of years, helping physicians with EMR implementation and selection. Although regional extension centers are bad for […]
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
The recent focus of the government is slowly shifting towards HIEs and interoperable systems as EMR adoption continues to rise. Many health IT experts argue that while EMR may have been the core of the health IT movement initially, its importance lies in building the support pillars for a new system that extends far beyond […]