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Contributing Writer · August 2, 2011
Expanding the Scope of EMRs
The use and scope of electronic medical records (EMRs) is being changed by evolving technology and the way it is being used by doctors, patients and people who are sometimes referred to as the Quantified Self (QS). This latter category includes people who are using... Continue
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Contributing Writer · July 26, 2011
Clinical Quality Measures: Private payer, PQRS and Meaningful Use
Clinical quality can be measured. And, if the measures used are done right, measuring quality can make a difference in health outcomes. However, the devil is in the details. Continue
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Contributing Writer · July 21, 2011
Improving Doctor Patient Communication
In a time where our ability to communicate has grown exponentially, it seems that doctor-patient communication has fallen behind. We have seen the positive effects of communication technology in the workplace, the business world, and our personal lives, but what about healthcare? Continue
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Contributing Writer · July 21, 2011
Ambulatory EHR vs. Hospital EHR
As the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems matures, the difference in what is expected of hospital-based systems and those used by clinicians in ambulatory practices becomes more evident. Continue
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Contributing Writer · July 20, 2011
EHR Meaningful Use: Core Measures 10 and 11
Meaningful EHR Use requirements can be very confusing. The main issue is the extensive amount of data that providers encounter and a lack of easily understandable and actionable steps. In this series of blog posts, I will address some of the major questions I have... Continue