Healthcare Information Technology

01 Dec Interoperability Is Moving From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Why Forward-Thinking Providers Are Reframing Data Exchange as a Strategic Asset

Posted at 16:57h in Healthcare Information Technology

For more than a decade, healthcare organizations have viewed interoperability primarily through a compliance lens. Regulations such as Meaningful Use and ONC certification requirements set the minimum bar—ensuring EHRs could exchange basic electronic documents and meet standardized reporting criteria. But the healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly. Today,...

01 Aug Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: The Role of EHR Technology for Hospitals Amid Medicare and Medicaid Changes

Posted at 17:44h in Healthcare Information Technology, Industry Trends

As the healthcare landscape in the United States continues to evolve, hospitals are bracing for significant changes to Medicare and Medicaid that are set to take effect in 2026. These changes could lead to financial shortfalls for many healthcare institutions, particularly those that rely heavily...

01 Jul Enhancing Patient-Provider Communication: The Role of Technology in US Healthcare

Posted at 17:53h in Healthcare Information Technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, effective communication between patients and medical professionals is more critical than ever. As we approach 2025, advancements in technology are set to revolutionize how healthcare providers interact with patients, enhancing the overall patient experience and improving health outcomes....

01 Apr How to Effectively Manage Changes in Documentation Workflow in EHRs

Posted at 17:41h in EHR, Healthcare Information Technology

By: Empower Systems Managing changes in Electronic Health Record (EHR) software documentation is critical for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in healthcare operations. As EHR systems evolve with updates, new regulations, and workflow optimizations, having a structured documentation workflow is essential to prevent miscommunication and maintain...

01 Sep Medicare Patients’ Health Care Access Impacted by Changes in 2024 Plan Offerings

Posted at 22:36h in EHR, Healthcare Information Technology, Industry Trends

Source: AJMC Influential shifts within 2024 Medicare Part D plans are shifting access and affordability for Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new analysis from Avalere. Notably, the report revealed decreases in the amount of low-income subsidy (LIS) benchmark plans and standalone prescription drug plans (PDPs) since...

01 Jun The Power of Integration: How US Healthcare Data Can Improve Outcomes and Benefit Patient Populations

Posted at 20:03h in EHR, Healthcare Information Technology, Industry Trends

Source: Empower Systems In an era where technology drives innovation across every sector, the healthcare industry stands at a pivotal juncture. One of the most promising avenues for transformation is the integration of healthcare data. By harnessing the power of comprehensive, interconnected data systems, we can...

22 May What EHR Interoperability Could Do for Healthcare

Posted at 21:19h in Healthcare Information Technology, Industry Trends

Source: MedPageToday.com Thirty minutes. That's about how long it took me to find the record of a patient's kidney biopsy, completed at another hospital, in their electronic health record (EHR). How did I find it? Short answer: I used [Ctrl] + F. Long answer: I clicked through dozens...

02 Nov Four Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Healthcare

Posted at 20:48h in Healthcare Information Technology, Industry Trends

Source: Forbes.com From improving patient outcomes and easing clinicians’ workloads to advancing clinical trials and predicting supply shortages, AI is supporting better, smarter, faster healthcare. These days, it seems like everyone is talking about ChatGPT, and more broadly, the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance how...

04 Aug Global Electronic Medical Records Software Market Size and Forecast

Posted at 14:49h in Healthcare Information Technology, Industry Trends

Source: University City Review Our report on the Global Electronic Medical Records Software market provides a comprehensive overview of the current market and factors driving its growth. The report also offers a cohesive analysis of the competitive landscape, with profiles of leading market players, their financial...

29 Oct The Future of Wearable Health Tech

Posted at 17:30h in Healthcare Information Technology, Industry Trends

Source: Med City News The wearable health tech market is predicted to be one of the largest and fastest growing markets of the next decade. Wearable health tech has the potential to disrupt a number of parallel markets and at the same time lower healthcare costs...