KLAS’ goal in examining the digital health investment market? To shine a light on “the invisible hand of the market” and create a higher level of transparency, says Kent Gale.
What’s The Best Way to Invest in Healthcare?
Kent Gale, Founder and Chairman, KLAS Enterprises, Chapter 3
In the final installment, Kent Gale talks about what it’s been like to work closely with his son, the role that volunteer work plays in his life, and what KLAS does to make sure quality never takes a back seat.
Kent Gale, Founder and Chairman, KLAS Enterprises, Chapter 2
Why did KLAS decide to take on interoperability? “There was a lot of misinformation,” says Kent Gale, who also talks about what surprised him at the inaugural summit, and the next big area his team is focusing on.
Kent Gale, Founder and Chairman, KLAS Enterprises, Chapter 1
Convincing providers to spend valuable time providing input on vendors wasn’t easy, but KLAS found a way, and a product was born, says Kent Gale, who opens up about how the company was formed, the tweaks they’ve made, and the biggest challenges they’ve faced.
Interoperability: A Passion To Get It Right
The 2015 KLAS interoperability research did a great deal to dispel misperceptions and rumors and bring to light how individual vendors are performing, says Kent Gale. But it wouldn’t have been possible without a handful of “passionate industry leaders.”
A Reality Check
Now that it’s been established that there is no interoperability villain, it’s time to get some real answers, says Kent Gale, who discusses his thoughts on perception versus reality, and what KLAS has planned next.
Data Blocking: Pernicious Evil or Personal Preference?
Whether it’s due to a lack of resources or an unwillingness, providers aren’t proactively sharing data at the rate they need to. So what’s it going to take to get information flowing, and when will penalties start to play a role? Kent Gale of KLAS shares his thoughts.
Interoperability & The Epic Gap Between Perception And Reality
Epic has been perceived to be the most difficult vendor to connect with — does that perception match reality, or is it another case of misinformation leading the way? Kent Gale of KLAS explores this big question.
Interoperability Idol: Sizing Up The EHR Talent
When providers took to their ballots to vote for the easiest and most difficult vendors to connect with when sharing outside patient data, how did some of the big players rank? Kent Gale of KLAS shares some interesting results.
Interoperability And The Travel Agent Mentality
The gulf between what users expect in terms of interoperability and what is being delivered remains significant, but the good news is that vendors are taking steps in the right direction, says Kent Gale of KLAS.
