CHIME-KLAS Report Reveals 10 Key EMR Interoperability Trends
What You Should Know:
– New CHIME-KLAS interoperability report reveals steady
progress in some areas related to interoperability and leaps forward in others.
– A total of 67% of provider organizations reported they
often or nearly always had access to needed records in 2020, up from 28% in
2017. Providers noted improvements in functionality and usability for tasks
like locating and viewing records.
Both providers and the companies that produce the hardware and software needed to exchange and use electronic health information continue to make progress in their efforts to advance healthcare IT interoperability, according to a white paper released today by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and KLAS Research.
In this episode, Cerner President Donald Trigg talks to Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO, Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and the American Hospital Association recently recognized Dr. Newman and Matt MacVey, vice president and chief information officer, Children’s National, with the Transformational Leadership Award.
Notable quotes
“It’s a particular honor to get this recognition because it really reflects a longtime passion and commitment about how we’re using information technology as part of our transformation, and Cerner has been our key partner in doing that.” – Dr. Kurt Newman
Chief executive Shirley Baines said: “During the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic we saw nurses innovate at scale and use digital health to deliver continuous care for new and existing patients.”
She added that the trust wanted to “support nurses to use data and technology to make real and lasting improvements to patient care, their organisations and to the nursing profession”.
The grants will cover three areas of digital health innovation including the use of data and analytics to measure and improve nursing practice and nurse-led interventions.
“We know that transformation in digital health depends on people taking on leadership roles and making change happen
Change-Ups: Erhardt Construction hires its 5th female project manager
Melissa Hruska was recently hired as Erhardt Construction’s 5th female project manager. Hruska joins director Aaron Mead in the Facilities Solutions Group division of Erhardt Construction, managing multiple projects throughout West Michigan. Hruska has worked in the construction industry for 22 years. Seeing clients’ reactions to a finished project is Hruska’s favorite aspect of her job. Some of Hruska’s previous project experience includes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate’s 12,100-square-foot corporate office in Grand Rapids and Mitten Kids Dentistry in Caledonia.
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Laudio Announces the Formation of New Strategic Advisory Committee
LaudioDecember 16, 2020 GMT
BOSTON, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Laudio, a continuous performance management and engagement platform for health systems, today announced the launch of its newly formed strategic committee of trusted advisors. The committee includes distinguished healthcare leaders whose focus will be to help shape and guide the strategy and go-to-market priorities of Laudio, working closely with the leadership team.
“Laudio’s strategic advisory committee will help guide our product roadmap and market positioning within the healthcare industry,” said CJ Floros, COO of Laudio. “We are truly honored that each of these distinguished individuals has agreed to join our advisory committee and bring their expertise and experience to help us achieve our goal of enhancing staff engagement, satisfaction,