This week we’re bypassing bureaucrats and pundits to hear directly from folks who are using health care technology every day. Last week I had the chance to share an online discussion room with 3 … [Read more...]
Crossing the EHR Chasm: Putting an End to Information Blocking
Just about every summer when I was growing up my parents piled us in the station wagon to drive from our home in northwest Florida to my paternal grandparent’s row house in Philadelphia. During one … [Read more...]
Health IT in 2015: Save the Dates
There is something about a brand-new calendar that is very empowering. With empty days just waiting to be filled, you can decide how to plan the months ahead. The first thing I like to do is to go … [Read more...]
Health IT in 2014: The 12 Days of HIT
As the end of 2014 approaches let’s take a look at the HIT events of the year. Twelve Drummers Drumming Meaningful Use has had a constant drum beat in the blog this year. Terry started 2014 … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use in 2015: Relief from Congress?
With the first day of autumn behind us, the foliage is beginning its annual transformation in many parts of the country. Mornings are becoming a bit crisper in some areas, and it won’t be long before … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use Final Rule: Too Little, Too Late?
Recently there has been a growing discontent regarding meaningful use. The provider community is unhappy, members of Congress are up in arms, and even JASON, a group of scientists convened to provide … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use Audit: Are You Prepared?
Last week we made our annual summer trek to the beach. While there I watched with amazement as Tim Howard and company stymied a more-talented Belgian squad for the better part of two hours. Coach … [Read more...]
CMS & ONC Circle the Wagons: A Stage 2 Delay?
A week ago we provided an introduction to a CMS program flying under the radar and planned to follow up with a deeper dive into the nuts and bolts of the program. We’ve called an audible and on this … [Read more...]
