By Justin Barnes
Despite what has been voiced or viewed by critics of Shared Savings as a complicated mold physicians must fit into, or even a harkening to managed care, accountable care can instead be a gateway for healthcare providers to determine their own futures, and emerge as increasingly trusted leaders in their communities. Continue reading
Following is a guest post by one of our presenters at Virtual HIMSS12. Adam Bazer, Manager, Distance Education, HIMSS
by Florent Saint-Clair General Manager eMix
Periodically in IT, a technology appears that changes the game. In consumer electronics, we’ve seen how downloadable music and print are transforming their industries. In health IT, cloud-based medical data exchange will trigger a similar shift. Continue reading
by Tracey Holland, CPHIMS
Tracey Holland, CPHIMS
Recently I was asked why I chose to pursue the CPHIMS certification. My immediate response seemed rather obvious: to further my career. That response doesn’t sound very satisfying, not even when I say it to myself. So, while it is technically a truthful answer, it really doesn’t scratch the surface of what really motivated me. Continue reading
Join the discussion on the HIMSS LinkedIn group – here are two to consider in the Manager’s Choice section.
Justin Barnes, Vice President of Marketing, Industry & Government Affairs, Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., started this discussion. He is Board Member of HIMSS Public Policy Steering Committee and Chairman of HIMSS Federal Leadership Awards.
Read his response and add yours:
There are several care coordination building blocks to assess, and it’s important to note up front that private payers are mirroring the CMS Shared Savings blueprint, meaning there are options forming which practices and organizations can pursue and be included within. Read more.
Read this article…”Achieving Accountable Care…It’s Not About the Bike
I always enjoy attending the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition. It is a great opportunity to meeting with volunteers I have spent the year interacting with, to view the latest offerings on the exhibition floor, and to attend extremely interesting education sessions.
As I mentioned in my last blog post, my wife and I are expecting our first child this February. While I am overjoyed by this, this blessing means I will not be able to attend HIMSS12 in Las Vegas. Continue reading
The new Health Care Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) federal rule effectively addresses multiple complex issues in the medical banking domain, yet some policy issues remain. Continue reading
Today’s post comes from one of the contributors to the ICD-10 PlayBook, Version 2, Gateway EDI. This is the second of a two-part series on tips for 5010 compliance (see link below). Contact me at jasantos@himss.org with questions or comments. And I look forward to hearing from you. Juliet A. Santos, HIMSS Senior Director, Business-Centered Systems
by Jackie Griffin
It’s 2012 and 5010 is officially here, yet many providers are still encountering difficulties as they transition their claims to 5010 compliance. Continue reading
While visiting the American History Smithsonian museum with my niece yesterday, we came upon the Greensboro luncheon counter from the 1960’s civil rights student sit in. Visitors were encouraged to leave comments on an adjacent bulletin board.
In the midst of participants’ wishes and dreams for ‘peace,’ ‘economic equality,’ and ‘racial justice’ was ‘universal healthcare for all’. Continue reading
What brings over 120 companies together to spend 5 days in a hotel basement in Chicago, while snow blows and flights cancel?
One word: Interoperability. Continue reading
I have recently taken on several new mentorship roles. One opportunity is with the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) Emerging Leader Program, and the other is with HIMSS eNurse Mentoring Program.
Each of these efforts provides a unique way for people to influence the next generation of informatics nurses, as well as to instill the principles and values that are essential for personal career success and have stood the test of time. As I began to explore these new roles, it forced me to consider what being a mentor truly means. Continue reading
Cari McLean
Joyce Lofstrom, MS, APR
Adam Bazer
Carla M Smith, MA, CNM, FHIMSS
Christel Anderson
Dave Roberts
Thomas S. Keefe, MA, FHIMSS
JoAnn W. Klinedinst, CPHIMS, PMP, FHIMSS
Joyce Sensmeier, MS, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, FAAN
Elinore Boeke
Mary Griskewicz MS, FHIMSS
H. Stephen Lieber, CAE
Lisa A. Gallagher, BSEE, CISM, CPHIMS
John Casillas
Juliet A. Santos, MSN, CCRN, FNP-BC
Tom Leary, MALA, FHIMSS
Karen Malone
Nancy Vitucci
Lauren Brown
David Collins, MHA, CPHQ, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
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Mary Beth Micucci
John. H. Daniels, FHIMSS, FACHE
John P Hoyt FHIMSS FACHE
Jennifer Horowitz
Richard M. Hodge, MBA, MPA
Liz Anderson
Ed Larsen
Arnol Simmons
Helen Figge, RPh, PharmD, MBA
Amanda Griffith
James (Jim) St. Clair, CISM, PMP, SSGB
Shelley Price, MS, FHIMSS
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Michelle Glenn
Zahid Butt MD, FACG
Amy Thorpe, FHIMSS
Michael A. Gaspar
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Edna Boone, MA, CPHIMS Senior Director mHIMSS
