Everyone likes the idea of migrating to a single EHR platform, but in reality, “there are lot of discussions that have to take place around the rules of the road,” says CIO Stephanie Lahr.
Stephanie Lahr, MD, CIO & CMIO, Regional Health, Chapter 1
Trusting the Process: What We’ve Learned about Interoperability
All of the effort invested into getting data where it needs to be won’t yield much of a return if the processes aren’t where they need to be, says Chuck Christian, reflecting on the concept of interoperability.
Michael Marino, CMIO, Providence St. Joseph Health, Chapter 1
There’s no way around it; diverse patient populations need diverse ways of interacting and engaging with providers. The sooner we accept that and make it happen, the better we’ll all be, says CMIO Michael Marino.
Local Connections: The Keys to Fighting Opioid Abuse
Although legislative efforts to fund opioid reduction programs are critical, the real difference is being made at the local level, says Jackson Tate, who discusses the findings from KLAS’ recent study.
NHIT Week: Six Leaders Reflect on the Value of Health IT
When six industry veterans reflected on their experiences in the provider, vendor, and consulting worlds, several common themes emerged, according to Sue Schade, who reveals what she learned through these interviews.
