Although remote monitoring has been shown to improve outcomes, it remains a tough sell to many providers, says John Halamka, who breaks down some recent findings on this complex issue.
Is Healthcare Ready for Remote Patient Monitoring?
Time to Embrace ChromeOS
It may seem premature to suggest that thin client, cloud-centric computing is the future, “but from a security, cost, and maintainability perspective, it certainly seems like the right direction,” says Dr. John Halamka.
A Step Toward Attaining a Healthier Future
Digital health is no longer the future – it’s the present, says Dr. John Halamka, who talks about a groundbreaking collaboration that focuses on leveraging patient-generated data and aligning incentives for wellness.
Evaluating Health Apps, Part 1: The Compliance Factor
The key to improving medication adherence isn’t in creating another mobile app, but in taking the time to speak with patients and get to the root of the noncompliance, says Dr. John Halamka.
The Power of Mobile Health
Although a certain level of cynicism can be healthy — especially when it comes to solutions that may have been oversold — now is the time for optimism, according to a pair of health IT veterans.
Care Management: Is It Too Much, Too Soon?
If implemented properly, care management programs can help improve quality and reduce costs. But if they’re forced on providers too quickly, they can have quite the opposite effect, says Dr. John Halamka.
A CIO’s Take On The Health IT Policy Trajectory
The direction health IT policy has taken might leave some with more questions than answers, but CIO John Halamka remains optimistic. Here’s why.
It’s Time For EHR 2.0
After several decades, it’s time to move on to EHR 1.0, says Dr. John Halamka, which means leveraging technology and social media tools to make the clinician’s jobs easier – not more difficult.
The Dark Side Of E-commerce
The benefits of e-commerce are obvious, what’s not as clear is the fact that the transformation from brick and mortar can be downright rocky, says CIO John Halamka.
A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare
Healthcare organizations that care about preserving ancient business models will soon be replaced by those that care about consumers’ modern expectations, says John Halamka.
