COVER STORY: Mobile Health Technology
Touching lives across the globe
Non-profit Health eVillages is saving lives by introducing mHealth technology in developing countries and rural areas in America.
By Matt Linder
DATA GOVERNANCE
Demand action, not assumption
A data governance model at Vanderbilt University Medical Center supports patient safety by providing complete and accurate information.
By Mary G. Reeves and Rita Bowen
Managing the risks of healthcare reform
Using risk adjustment and predictive methodologies to drive capitation arrangements, population health management and network performance initiatives.
By Matt Siegel
REVENUE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
One billing provider is better than two
How central Indiana’s largest physician anesthesia group streamlined revenue cycle management.
By Andrew K. Satz, M.D.
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGES
In or out? HIE patient consent 101
How to populate a successful HIE with the right data, while simultaneously maintaining patient privacy and ensuring patient comfort.
By Glenn Keet
MEANINGFUL USE
Let the evolution begin
Meaningful-use Stage 2 criteria signal a maturing of care coordination.
By Justin Barnes
MEANINGFUL USE
Unstructured data a common hurdle to achieving guidelines
Healthcare organizations are increasingly looking for solutions to transform paper-based processes into more efficient electronic workflows.
By Dennis Amorosano
VIEWPOINT
A room with a view … virtually
By Phil Colpas, Managing Editor
THOUGHT LEADERS
Is your software bleeding?
Seven fast ways to optimize your contract and reduce spending.
By Jeff Muscarella
