Population Health’s Mandate for Better Data By Karen Knecht, CPHIMS Chief Clinical Officer Value-based care is healthcare’s mantra today, and it goes hand-in-hand with population health management (PHM). Though there…
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The following update is a special feature provided by emids + encore subject matter experts in the wake of HIT policy changes important to our customers and partners. On April…
Patient identification errors happen more often than they should. Clinicians may confuse two patients for one another or pull the wrong chart for a patient whose name sounds similar to…
The ability to share healthcare data efficiently is crucial. For example, if provider A orders a diagnostic test, provider B doesn’t need to repeat it a week later. Sharing healthcare…
Electronic health records (EHRs) have the power to transform healthcare by equipping providers and patients with detailed, accurate information at the precise time it is needed. That’s the promise of…
Big data initiatives hold great promise for healthcare. The ability to collect, analyze and share clinical data between providers can help achieve a multitude of reform goals, from improving patient…
The conclusions healthcare companies are able to draw from quality data can influence decisions about patient care and have the potential to help improve the health of community populations. But…
