COVER STORY - ROUND UP - HOSPITALS
How do we get to Meaningful Use Part 2
For our May issue, HMT put together a roundup on “Implementing Meaningful Use Objectives,” asking selected industry experts for their input.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS - PAYERS
Revolutionizing the coding and billing cycle with intelligent mobile technology
The rapid sophistication and adoption of mobile devices in healthcare has created an alternative to the traditional paper-based billing cycle.
By Paul Adkison
Finding buried treasure
Overcoming the barriers to better spend management in healthcare.
by Krista Fuller
SCHEDULING/STAFFING MANAGEMENT - HOSPITALS
Streamlining scheduling
Ohio regional healthcare enterprise uses Web-based workforce-management system to increase efficiency.
POINT OF CARE - HOSPITALS
Creating home medical devices
When it comes to designing products for home healthcare, challenges are universal.
by Peter Brady
BAR CODING - INFRASTRUCTURE
Improving medical device connectivity
Both bar coding and RFID technologies can be applied to improve workflow.
by Brian McAlpine
OUTSOURCING - INFRASTRUCTURE
Spotlight on HIEs and EHRs
How outsourcing fits in.
by Jack L. Buxbaum
PREDICTIVE MODELING - HOSPITALS
Forecasting risk
Risk management will become increasingly critical in accountable care models.
by Clayton Ramsey
Real-time analytics increase early discharges
Dashboard lowers cost per case, improves patient satisfaction and minimizes staff frustration.
by Michael C. Lindberg, M.D.
HANDHELD DEVICES - HOSPITALS
Optimizing patent strategies
Maintain a competitive edge by creating a strategic patent portfolio.
by David J. Dykeman
Outsourcing with control
by Doug Cox
A Dear John letter to technology
by Phil Colpas
