To some, innovation is a buzzword. But to organizations like UPMC that are leveraging data to create more effective care models and solutions, it’s a strategic direction, says Rasu Shrestha.
Rasu Shrestha, Chief Innovation Officer, UPMC, Chapter 1
Same Picture, Different Views: What We Learned from the HIMSS Survey
Are vendors and providers on the same page when it comes to their top priorities? In some areas, yes, but in others, the gulf is widening, says Lorren Pettit, who breaks down the results of the HIMSS Leadership and Workforce Survey.
Terri Steinberg, CHIO, Christiana Care Health System, Chapter 2
One of the most important components of Christiana Care’s population health strategy is the use of embedded care managers who can access data in real time, says Terri Steinberg.
Terri Steinberg, CHIO, Christiana Care Health System, Chapter 1
The strategy at Christiana Care has never been to rush into anything, and the shift toward value-based care was no exception, says CHIO Terri Steinberg, who talks about the organization’s journey.
How New Realities Are Shaping Healthcare Strategy
As technology plays a larger role in how care is delivered, it will shift the entire structure of healthcare, including the roles of patients and physicians in seven key ways, says Robert Sundelius.
Why High-Tech, High-Touch Is a Perfect Strategy for Healthcare
Although it may seem like the two are at odds, the concepts of high-tech and high-touch can actually work in perfect harmony, says Bill Russell, who believes healthcare can learn a lot from finance in this area.
Jason Bray, CIO, McAlester Regional Health Center, Chapter 2
Ten years ago, ACOs and HIEs were the next big thing. Now, it’s data warehousing and analytics tools that have the potential to change the way care is practiced and business is conducted, says CIO Jason Bray.
The Platform CIOs Need To Focus On
Forget the usual list of predictions. The most important move for every health system in 2018 is to ensure you have a platform – and not just an EHR platform, says Bill Russell.
Enterprise Analytics: A Journey, Not a Destination
One of the most common – and costly – mistakes health systems are making? Pursing an analytics solution without first laying out the strategic roadmap for a supportive ecosystem of people, process and governance, says Rich Pollack.
Do Payers Need Real-Time Data for Analytics?
The more risk health plans absorb, the greater the need to be able to access analytics, according to Pete Van Mondfrans, who discusses what KLAS is learning in this space and what he expects to see happen in the risk adjustment market.
