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Contributing Writer · August 1, 2012
Health Policy Spotlight: Evolution of Health Information Exchange (HIE)
In July, an IDC MarketScape study, “U.S. Health Information Exchange Platform Solutions 2012 Vendor Assessment,” provided evidence that the market of health information exchange (HIE) is shifting focus from mere connectivity to the provision of information that providers can use to improve health care. Continue
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Contributing Writer · June 11, 2012
3 Ideas for Giving your Medical Practice a Grand Opening
Is your medical practice brand new? Or has your existing medical clinic undergone a big renovation? Don’t miss the opportunity to generate some buzz and attract new clients by hosting a grand opening event in your community. Continue
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Contributing Writer · April 17, 2012
When does ICD-10 go into effect?
The conversion to ICD-10, which was earmarked for postponement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in an announcement in February, is now slated for a 1-year postponement. It was originally supposed to go into effect October 1, 2013 – this postponement will... Continue
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Contributing Writer · April 4, 2012
Patient Satisfaction Surveys: How to measure the patient experience
In order for health care to be effective, it is important for all of us (as patients) to engage with the healthcare delivery system in an active way. This can be a challenge if that delivery system doesn’t work well, is not focused on the... Continue
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Contributing Writer · March 27, 2012
HealthCare and Wellness – Converging Concepts
Traditional healthcare relationships are changing, as is the nature of the health IT that supports them. The “doctor-patient relationship” has been about sick-care, and trying to intervene early in a disease process (or even do something pre-emptively for those at risk of developing a disease)... Continue