Health Blawg

JANUARY 22, 2018

UPMC has long been out in front in the realm of clinical innovation (consider the Starzl Institute, and its namesake’s pioneering work in liver transplantation), and it is now also focused on combining clinical excellence with analytical excellence. You can catch me live weekdays at 8:30 am, 4:30 pm and 12:30 am ET.

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Interoperability EHR Telemedicine 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 22, 2018

UPMC has long been out in front in the realm of clinical innovation (consider the Starzl Institute, and its namesake’s pioneering work in liver transplantation), and it is now also focused on combining clinical excellence with analytical excellence. You can catch me live weekdays at 8:30 am, 4:30 pm and 12:30 am ET.

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Interoperability EHR Telemedicine 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 22, 2018

UPMC has long been out in front in the realm of clinical innovation (consider the Starzl Institute, and its namesake’s pioneering work in liver transplantation), and it is now also focused on combining clinical excellence with analytical excellence. You can catch me live weekdays at 8:30 am, 4:30 pm and 12:30 am ET.

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Interoperability EHR Telemedicine 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 22, 2018

UPMC has long been out in front in the realm of clinical innovation (consider the Starzl Institute, and its namesake’s pioneering work in liver transplantation), and it is now also focused on combining clinical excellence with analytical excellence. You can catch me live weekdays at 8:30 am, 4:30 pm and 12:30 am ET.

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Interoperability EHR Telemedicine 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 22, 2018

UPMC has long been out in front in the realm of clinical innovation (consider the Starzl Institute, and its namesake’s pioneering work in liver transplantation), and it is now also focused on combining clinical excellence with analytical excellence. You can catch me live weekdays at 8:30 am, 4:30 pm and 12:30 am ET.

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Interoperability EHR Telemedicine 60

Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

He notes that we’re really just getting started: When the Recovery Act was enacted in 2009, the EHR adoption rate nationally was about 10%, and that rate got up over 50% in 2013. Since we couldn’t expect interoperability before a critical mass of providers were using EHRs, 2014-15 was the timeframe for starting to think about it.

Interoperability 60

Interoperability EHR FHIR eHealth 60

Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

He notes that we’re really just getting started: When the Recovery Act was enacted in 2009, the EHR adoption rate nationally was about 10%, and that rate got up over 50% in 2013. Since we couldn’t expect interoperability before a critical mass of providers were using EHRs, 2014-15 was the timeframe for starting to think about it.

Interoperability 60

Interoperability EHR FHIR eHealth 60

Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, this year will bring forward some major advancements and transformative trends. As we delve into the future of medical technology, several key developments emerge as pivotal in shaping the next wave of healthcare innovation.

Mental health 167

Mental health Pharmaceuticals Telemedicine Health Technology 167

Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

He notes that we’re really just getting started: When the Recovery Act was enacted in 2009, the EHR adoption rate nationally was about 10%, and that rate got up over 50% in 2013. Since we couldn’t expect interoperability before a critical mass of providers were using EHRs, 2014-15 was the timeframe for starting to think about it.

Interoperability 60

Interoperability EHR FHIR HIE 60

Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

He notes that we’re really just getting started: When the Recovery Act was enacted in 2009, the EHR adoption rate nationally was about 10%, and that rate got up over 50% in 2013. Since we couldn’t expect interoperability before a critical mass of providers were using EHRs, 2014-15 was the timeframe for starting to think about it.

Interoperability 60

Interoperability EHR FHIR HIE 60

Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

He notes that we’re really just getting started: When the Recovery Act was enacted in 2009, the EHR adoption rate nationally was about 10%, and that rate got up over 50% in 2013. Since we couldn’t expect interoperability before a critical mass of providers were using EHRs, 2014-15 was the timeframe for starting to think about it.

Interoperability 60

Interoperability EHR FHIR HIE 60

Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

He notes that we’re really just getting started: When the Recovery Act was enacted in 2009, the EHR adoption rate nationally was about 10%, and that rate got up over 50% in 2013. Since we couldn’t expect interoperability before a critical mass of providers were using EHRs, 2014-15 was the timeframe for starting to think about it.

Interoperability 60

Interoperability EHR FHIR HIE 60

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2025

The ethical concerns of artificial intelligence have been a reocurring theme in science fiction, with the most famous example being Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. Additionally, the EHR Association advocates for technologies that incorporate human-in-the-loop or human override capabilities.

HIPAA 45

HIPAA EHR Healthcare Innovation Healthcare IT 45

Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Exec Summary Innovators, enablers, custodians, and arbitrageurs play key roles in the HealthTech competitive landscape. Innovators are constantly designing new ways to address existing problems and improve the quality of care with technology-enabled healthcare experiences.

Telemedicine 73

Telemedicine EHR Leadership Healthcare Innovation 73

Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

The key point to remember when thinking about patient data is that the EHR, while it’s been the cornerstone, is just one of a multitude of data sources needed in order to get a fuller picture of patient and population health. Technology alone is rarely enough to improve outcomes improve; human behavior has to change, too.

EHR 60

EHR Patient Experience Healthcare Innovation Health Technology 60

Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

The key point to remember when thinking about patient data is that the EHR, while it’s been the cornerstone, is just one of a multitude of data sources needed in order to get a fuller picture of patient and population health. Technology alone is rarely enough to improve outcomes improve; human behavior has to change, too.

EHR 60

EHR Patient Experience Healthcare Innovation Health Technology 60

Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

The key point to remember when thinking about patient data is that the EHR, while it’s been the cornerstone, is just one of a multitude of data sources needed in order to get a fuller picture of patient and population health. After that, you can listen on demand (See podcast information below.)

EHR 60

EHR Patient Experience Healthcare Innovation Health Technology 60

Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

The key point to remember when thinking about patient data is that the EHR, while it’s been the cornerstone, is just one of a multitude of data sources needed in order to get a fuller picture of patient and population health. After that, you can listen on demand (See podcast information below.)

EHR 60

EHR Patient Experience Healthcare Innovation Health Technology 60

Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

The key point to remember when thinking about patient data is that the EHR, while it’s been the cornerstone, is just one of a multitude of data sources needed in order to get a fuller picture of patient and population health. After that, you can listen on demand (See podcast information below.)

EHR 60

EHR Patient Experience Healthcare Innovation Health Technology 60

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Despite operating in Canada’s capitated healthcare system where investment in innovation is challenging, the leadership team at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (Holland Bloorview) in Toronto, Ontario has found a way to make it part of their DNA. Innovation Examples.

Leadership 115

Leadership Healthcare IT Nursing Health IT 115

Lloyd Price

JULY 9, 2024

They develop entirely new technologies, products, and services that address unmet needs in healthcare. Examples: Companies creating AI-powered diagnostics tools, developing gene editing therapies, or designing implantable biosensors for real-time health monitoring.

Telemedicine 62

Telemedicine EHR HIPAA Leadership 62

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation HIE Interoperability 60

Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Examples of things that will still be considered medical devices include: software programs that are intended to process or analyze medical images. The draft CDS and PDS Guidance is intended to clarify what sorts of digital health tools will not be considered devices and thus not regulated by the FDA.

Digital Health 113

Digital Health Healthcare Innovation Meaningful Use Primary Care 113

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation Health IT Digital Health 60

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation Health IT Digital Health 60

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation HIE Interoperability 60

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation HIE Interoperability 60

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation HIE Interoperability 60

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation HIE Interoperability 60

Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As this example demonstrates, the issue is not simply a user experience issue; it’s a deeper issue involving the emotional side of dealing with chronic disease, the burden it places on relationships with families. Before we had EHRs we couldn’t even tell you how many patients we had” without counting the paper charts in our files.

EHR 60

EHR Healthcare Innovation HIE Interoperability 60

Health Blawg

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

This perspective reinforces a key theme of healthcare innovation and health IT improvement: the technical problems are often easier to solve than the cultural and political problems. One recent example is the Clinic’s collaboration with Oscar (the health insurance company).

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Leadership Interoperability Meaningful Use 60

Health Blawg

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

This perspective reinforces a key theme of healthcare innovation and health IT improvement: the technical problems are often easier to solve than the cultural and political problems. One recent example is the Clinic’s collaboration with Oscar (the health insurance company).

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Leadership Interoperability Meaningful Use 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 30, 2018

I discussed the current state of the EHR with Michael Nissenbaum of Aprima. The EHR has always been a data collection tool, a mechanism for data aggregation. Fast forward” and Inovalon has de-identified data on 230 million patients – health plan data, plus EHR data, plus patient-reported data, plus socioeconomic data.

EHR 60

EHR Interoperability Life Science FHIR 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 30, 2018

I discussed the current state of the EHR with Michael Nissenbaum of Aprima. The EHR has always been a data collection tool, a mechanism for data aggregation. Fast forward” and Inovalon has de-identified data on 230 million patients – health plan data, plus EHR data, plus patient-reported data, plus socioeconomic data.

EHR 60

EHR Interoperability Life Science FHIR 60

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 21, 2023

The following is a guest article by Mike Pattwell, Principal Business Advisor, Value Based Care at Edifecs Consumers are at the heart of healthcare — their fears are forcing healthcare innovators to shift priorities to deliver consumer-centric digital health offerings. This is true today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Medicare 72

Medicare FHIR Healthcare Improvement EHR 72

Health Blawg

APRIL 30, 2018

I discussed the current state of the EHR with Michael Nissenbaum of Aprima. The EHR has always been a data collection tool, a mechanism for data aggregation. Fast forward” and Inovalon has de-identified data on 230 million patients – health plan data, plus EHR data, plus patient-reported data, plus socioeconomic data.

EHR 60

EHR Interoperability FHIR Life Science 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 30, 2018

I discussed the current state of the EHR with Michael Nissenbaum of Aprima. The EHR has always been a data collection tool, a mechanism for data aggregation. Fast forward” and Inovalon has de-identified data on 230 million patients – health plan data, plus EHR data, plus patient-reported data, plus socioeconomic data.

EHR 60

EHR Interoperability FHIR Life Science 60