By Lance Reid – Who doesn’t love a plan? Leaders love plans to set a positive course for their businesses. I love plans, too. Sales plans. Cybersecurity plans. Employee development plans. Business continuity plans. Plans help executives and team leaders get on the same page and move forward in a common, predetermined direction.
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By Karla Richardson – Both government and non-government health organizations played a key role in monitoring and predicting the COVID-19 pandemic when it emerged five years ago. They showed how data visualization can aid public health decisions and help experts manage the response.
By Susan Clark – In the Venn diagram of healthcare IT organizations, HIT nonprofits, and their workgroups, you’ll see many places where two, three, or more groups intersect.
By Devin Partida – Clear communication in health care can mean the difference between life and death. When delays, miscommunications and inefficiencies disrupt treatment, they directly impact patient outcomes. Traditional modes of communication may have worked in the past, but human error and forgetfulness can hinder its effectiveness.
By Amber Glende – If you work in life sciences, whether in pharma, diagnostics, or vaccines, Federally Qualified Health Centers might not be on your radar. Many manufacturers focus their commercial strategies on large health systems, private practices, and specialty networks, leaving FQHCs largely untapped.
By Matt Fisher – Apparently the Office for Civil Rights does still have older resolved HIPAA concerns in its hopper to release. The latest release about a civil monetary penalty continues the ongoing enforcement focus on the right of access.
By Kent Dicks – Decade after decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has sought innovative ways to expand access to care for veterans. These efforts, unfortunately, often have gone unreported in the media.
By Zac Amos – Telehealth has revolutionized health care, offering convenience and accessibility for providers and patients. However, with the shift to virtual care comes a critical responsibility — ensuring the security and privacy of patient information.
By Bridget Kennedy – While technology has advanced, the VA continues to face significant hurdles in ensuring documentation is completed promptly and accurately.