On the 6th Day of our 12 Days of Christmas Posts we look to movies for inspiration. From Star Wars: The Last Jedi to Galaxy of the Guardians 2, look back at 2017 through the lens of these 6 Hollywood films.
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By William Hyman – The 21st Century Cures Act addressed what kinds of medical software are medical devices (and therefore subject to regulation by the FDA), and what kinds are not medical devices (and therefore not regulated by the FDA, but subject to CPSC and FTC).
Day 5 we turn on and turn to rediscovering radio. This year we have added many ways to tune in and listen so no excuses to miss out! There is a reason why we passed 100,000 listeners in October.
By Kayla Matthews – More so than any other industry, timeliness is of enormous importance to first responders. Emerging EMS technology continues to aid the jobs of first responders, helping save lives thanks to increased connectivity and efficiency, providing vital information to first responders while improving the safety of their operations.
On Day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas Posts we are calling attention to our four flagship network sites. See what we covered in 2017 and what’s to come in 2018.
Day 3: The era of health data exchange is going through transformation that is similar to Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” We have been faced with three ghosts of Christmas health data exchange that can show us the past, present, and future … and we should listen closely as Ebenezer Scrooge did in this timeless tale.
On day two of our 12 Days of Christmas Posts we looked for great gadgets and gear every nurse or doctor should have. Whether you need something for a friend or family member in the profession or you want something that will make your employees’ jobs easier, we have researched and found some excellent options.
By Kate Goodrich MD – Medicare and other payers are rapidly moving toward a healthcare system that rewards high quality care while spending more wisely. Foundational to the success of these efforts is having quality measures that are meaningful to patients, consumers, and providers alike.
By Jim Tate – Last week I published a post entitled MIPS: The Day of Reckoning. That screed covered my thoughts on the predictability and inevitability of the impact of the first MIPS scores being publicly released in 2018. I will not bore you with how important those scores are.