Redefining Value in Healthcare: Innovating to expand access, improve quality and reduce costs of care
[ Source: IBM ]
April 2012-
Despite its increased spending, the healthcare industry struggles to deliver the right care, to the right patients, at the right time. The healthcare industry is turning to digital information and resources to improve quality of care while simultaneously reducing costs.<br><br>
In this paper, learn how technology can be leveraged to increase consumer access and value, improve quality and outcomes, and build sustainable, cost-efficient healthcare systems.
Healthcare: Riding a Storm of Change
[ Source: IBM ]
February 2012-
The healthcare sector is in the midst of a revolution on that will change almost every aspect of the industry, from the back-office processes associated with managing the relationship between service buyers and service deliverers, to the way in which patient data is stored, analyzed and shared, and in the way that patient care is delivered on the front line.<br><br>
This paper sets out to describe the way in ...
Medicare or Medicaid: Getting on the right path to Federal EHR incentives
[ Source: HP/Intel ]
November 2011-
In 2011, the US government will begin paying out more than $36 billion in incentives to qualifying healthcare providers who implement or upgrade electronic health record (EHR) systems. There's still time to register for the program, but before you do, you must decide whether to participate as a Medicare or Medicaid provider.<br><br>
Each track has different incentive opportunities, eligibility criteria, qualifying requirements and program deadlines. If you are uncertain which is ...
Four EHR Change Management Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
[ Source: HP/Intel ]
November 2011-
The question is no longer if your healthcare practice will make the transition to electronic health records (EHR), but when. Careful planning and effective change management can help keep missteps - and the stress and costs that come with them - to a minimum.<br><br>
This white paper presents strategies for avoiding common problems as you select technology, choose your implementation team, assign responsibilities and lay out the logistics. Carefully ...
Successful EHR Change Management
[ Source: HP/Intel ]
November 2011-
There are many important factors to consider when rolling out an EHR implementation, and one of the most important is getting your people behind the change. This paper provides insight into where your staff may be in terms of resistance to or support for new EHR system, and walks you through the process of making sure they have tools, training and support to move through the transition successfully.
Making the most of Technology Transitions
[ Source: HP/Intel ]
November 2011-
Medical practices have been contemplating the prospect of moving from paper-based records to electronic health record (EHR) systems for decades. But relatively few have begun taking steps to make the transition - until now.<br><br>
This white paper examines the factors that have kept many medical practices from moving forward with EHR over the years and the factors that are prompting action today; explains some of the technological requirements of ...
Healthcare Disaster Recovery Whitepaper
[ Source: HP/Intel ]
November 2011-
Bridgehead Software, the Healthcare Storage Virtualization (HSV) company, offers a scalable, future-proof platform to overcome rising data volumes and increasing storage costs while delivering peace of mind around the access, availability and protection of electronic patient data.<br><br>
Trusted by more than 1,000 hospitals worldwide, Bridgehead Software solves healthcare organizations backup, recovery and archiving challenges.<br><br>
Download this whitepaper to learn more about why backup and ...
Healthcare Organizations Merge to Save $4 million
[ Source: Lawson Software ]
September 2011-
Healthcare reform is the hot topic right now, but other legislation frequently goes into effect that impacts healthcare organizations. For example, the Stark IV regulation states that healthcare organizations cannot refer patients to ancillary services owned by the same organization.
This posed a threat to Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle Clinic Association because they both operated as unique entities but relied heavily on each other.<br><br>
Learn how Carle Hospital ...
How to: Improve Patient Care and Secure Electronic Medical Records
[ Source: Motion Computing and Intel Corporation ]
August 2011-
This case study highlights how Nurtingen Hospital secured its EMR data, realized a 40% productivity increase on routine processes, and reduced errors by leveraging tablet PCs to access key hospital information systems. This initiative has also helped to improve interaction, communication, and delivery of care to patients.
Windows 7: A Prescription for Desktop Health
[ Source: Dell/Microsoft ]
February 2012-
If you're an IT exec at a healthcare organization responsible for maintaining systems and end users, smoothing out electronic medical records implementations, and modernizing your mobility and desktop solutions, take a dose of this Windows 7 desktop migration strategy. You'll have happy healthcare systems and improve patient care!