Analytics

David Higginson explains how tapping into big data enabled it to reduce dosing mistakes among pediatric patients. 

The healthcare consultant discusses her followers’ most pressing issues, picks a health IT hero and reveals that very few people know her real first name. 

Four components of a data-driven strategy for managing long-term post-acute care organizations and the steps requisite to making it happen. 

NorthShore University HealthSystem gained Stage 7 revalidation from HIMSS Analytics for its hospitals and associated clinics, again attaining the highest level on both the acute care Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model and outpatient EMRAM.

Rhode Island Quality Institute is using its statewide health information exchange to send real-time notifications for care transitions to and from emergency departments and hospitals. The alerts include direct messaging, EHR notifications and real-time dashboards.

Big data in healthcare has been seized on by major vendors and large health systems, particularly with incentives related to population health.

Atop the list: Emerging EHR functionality, cybersecurity, analytics and, of course, the next big thing.

Children’s becomes the first hospital in Georgia to reach the highest rung on the EMRAM ladder.

If you are a healthcare payer or provider with a compelling pop health management story to share, don’t keep it to yourself.

Investments in Arcadia, SnapMD and PeraHealth are among those pointing the way toward evolving healthcare strategies.