2011 April Features

March 28, 2011
COVER STORY

How do we get to meaningful use?

For our April issue, HMT put together a roundup on “Implementing Meaningful Use Objectives,” asking selected industry experts for their input.

SCHEDULING/STAFFING MANAGEMENT

An end in sight for nurse staffing nightmares

More hospitals are equipping staff with the right tools to simplify scheduling, improve morale and provide better patient care.
By Robin Stimac

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Making decisions for 2011 and beyond

Provider organizations should plan not only for immediate requirements, but also in anticipation of continued industry changes.
By Jeffrey Jacques, M.D.

The accountable care delivery model

Using technology to change provider and patient behaviors.
By Charles W. Jarvis, FACHE

Streamline your front-end processes

Opportunities abound for improvement when a hospital looks at building a super-efficient patient access production system.
By Julie Waddell

PHARMACEUTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The digital juggle

Meeting the information demands of business executives, regulators and counsel in the pharmaceutical industry.
By Kenneth N. Rashbaum

HIMSS PRODUCTS

THOUGHT LEADERS
by John Thompson

VIEWPOINT
by Phil Colpas

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