Health System CIO

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Garnering CHIME Innovator of the Year honors What does being innovative mean? Focus on telehealth — “How do we get these sub-specialists in front of the kids who can’t walk in here” Improving access to care while cutting costs The importance of a clear organizational vision Earlier this year, Ed Martinez received the 2012 Innovator of the Year Award from CHIME for his efforts in leading the mHealth program that is transforming the way care is practiced at Miami Children’s Hospital.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Updated August 2016 New test tools for ATNA Audit Log messages in Gazelle I am asked often for examples of ATNA Audit Log messages. IHE has far better than simple examples of ATNA audit messages. First this information is part of a fantastic set of tools and infrastructure that the Connectathon team puts together. Their announcement to those that have registered has fantastic information around ALL profiles and how to test, prepare for connectathon and make the most out of the experience.

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LinkousThink

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Last week’s Congressional briefing on state medical licensure brought surprises. Even though I have been looking at this issue since ATA started (in 1993) I had no idea the extent of the concerns by providers and the amount of potential problems facing consumers. Nor was I aware of the actual financial cost of the current system. Based on a recent examination of state policies, physician licensing statistics and fee requirements, ATA conservatively estimates that over $250 million is spent annua

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Health System CIO

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The problem with HIEs Industry trends — “I think you’re going to see a lot of continued acquisition and rip and replace of systems” Thoughts on telemedicine “Most of my time is spent on regulatory compliance” Having a full plate with MU, RAC audits, eRx “Integration is the only way to survive” In today’s world, logging more than 20 years with the same health system is no easy feat.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

Health System CIO

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Future-proofing with solid infrastructure and network Working with Cisco Going down the telepresence road CIO, CTO, CMIO relationships "If you make a mistake, it's not a dollar or two, it can be a lot of money" The chief innovation officer CIOs & the NPI A lot of organizations talk about ‘building for the future,’ but at Palomar Health, it’s more than just talk.

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LinkousThink

JANUARY 4, 2012

The telemedicine market is expansive, multifaceted and growing. I have selected seven topics for brief comments and predictions as we start 2012: 1. Shifting away from reimbursement and from CMS decision-making It’s been the Holy Grail for telemedicine in America. But the rapid growth of managed care, Accountable Care Organizations and medical homes are changing the way telemedicine services are paid, away from the fee for service model.

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LinkousThink

DECEMBER 13, 2012

As we go into this holiday season the U.S. “fiscal cliff” has taken center stage inside the Washington, DC beltway. Pundits, lobbyists and bureaucrats are gathered together around late night fires eating roasted marshmallows and sharing horror stories about what will happen come January 1st. Each one is trying to top the other with tales of the dreaded effects of the cliff.

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LinkousThink

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Telemedicine is a tool that has been used to improve and extend healthcare for well over two decades. In 2012, ten million Americans will have benefitted from such remote health services as teleradiology, teleICU and remote vital sign monitoring. Technologies such as video conferencing, the Internet, mobile phones and machine-to-machine applications are all being used to deliver health services.

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LinkousThink

MAY 23, 2012

Telemedicine initiatives were a significant feature of the first round of projects announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Established by the Affordable Care Act, CMMI has been appropriated $10 billion over ten years to fund initiatives that foster health care transformation. The CMMI Health Care Innovation Awards provide grants to support the most compelling new ideas to deliver better health, improved care and lower costs to people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid a

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Patient Experience

LinkousThink

MARCH 5, 2012

The latest issue of Health Affairs ([link] has brought into question two tenets behind HIT: reducing the number of medical tests and increasing quality based on increased electronic health information. One article titled: "Computer Access to Test Results Doesn’t Reduce Imaging" finds that allowing doctors easier access to medical imaging tests “was associated with a 40-70 percent greater likelihood of an imaging test being ordered.

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