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New technologies are breaking down data silos
The highest quality data does no one any good if the information is locked up in silos, unable to be shared. Now the tools of health care are changing in a way that will allow data to be accessed and...
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Big data challenge: Junk in means junk out
Access to good, quality data is one of the most pressing challenges related to the use of analytics in health care. If you input incomplete or “dirty” data, outputs won’t be reliable. Even the best...
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Understanding the risks of incomplete medical coding
Information that could affect readmission risks, reimbursement, quality assessments and more is missing from medical records according to a recent study. MedPageToday reported on the study, conducted...
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A critical link between patient engagement and payment resolution
With patient satisfaction scores playing a bigger role in health care providers’ financial bottom lines, hospitals and health systems must pay attention to all interactions with patients, including the...
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MACRA is big for doctors. What about hospitals?
With the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act replacing the sustainable growth rate, changes are coming for physicians. But will MACRA impact facility providers? Consultants at Optum say yes....
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Is a provider-led health plan a good fit? Evaluate 6 areas to find out
To drive down costs and improve care through value-based models, one must have a deep understanding of the population they serve. Health care providers have this knowledge. Their familiarity with the...
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High-tech guided meditation eases burn pain
Parkland Hospital in Dallas County, Texas, is one of America’s “most wired,” as recognized by Hospitals & Health Networks® Magazine. Its careful integration of user-friendly tech extends from handy...
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Improving health care outcomes through patient engagement
“Anytime you have a patient that’s more engaged and involved in their care, your outcomes are better.” That’s a quote from Judy Herrington, who has 30 years’ experience in the health care field and...
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Ease a transition to new tech by communicating with your whole staff
Digital technology is revolutionizing health care — but everybody who adopts it knows that it presents challenges in a clinical setting. There are learning curves with hardware and software, new habits...
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Reducing clinical variation: Does it limit or enable patient care?
Reducing clinical variation continues to be a hot topic in health care. However, it’s the idea of reducing or eliminating variation that makes many physicians who may not like the idea of...
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