• 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

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