• April 2008 FEATURE ARTICLES •
Health Plans and Technology
Measuring Physician Performance
Building an effective physician performance system starts with transparency.
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By Jeff Hanson
RHIOs and the NHIN
The Federated Advantage
Data exchange between healthcare organizations in RHIOs is a hot topic. Can federated models end the debate?
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By Andy Hurd
Workflow Management
Leaning Towards Efficiency: Case History
A Georgia medical center introduces lean processes to streamline workflow.
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By Alan Kent
POC/Mobile Computing
Solution Evolution
The maturing market for wireless point-of-care solutions demands a higher level of purchase involvement from healthcare IT leaders.
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By Jeffrey Chochinov
Predictive Modeling
Staying Home
Utilizing predictive modeling with homebound patient populations can help prevent ED visits and admissions.
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By Jeneane Brian
Financial Information Systems
Their Fair Share: Case History
An academic medical group recovers $1.7 million with an automated contract-management solution.
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By Herb Stanley
Health Plans and Technology
Planning For Productivity: Case History
A Michigan health plan leverages its PM and EMR systems to improve the bottom line and speed access to business intelligence.
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By Pamela Lea Silva
From the Editor
The Zebra's Stripes
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By Mike McBride
Thought Leaders:
Privacy Safeguards in PHR Adoption
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By Wendy Angst