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Workforce development: Your organization is only as strong as its people

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With FHIR 4, Open APIs, Carequality and CommonWell reaching a milestone of sorts and the finalized information blocking rule from Health and Human Services coming, the table is set for notable advancements in health information exchange. Health system leaders value nurse innovation skills -- just not at the leadership level, study says.

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How to decide the right EPR for your staff and patients

Healthcare Innovation Consortium

To highlight existing administrative challenges and reveal the potential impact of the system: Engage with staff across departments (Clinical, Nursing, Administrative, Pharmacy, Management) to identify administrative hurdles and understand their existing system’s impact on daily operations and what they want to replicate or change.

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How to Decide Which EPR is Right for Your Hospital

Healthcare Innovation Consortium

Managing diverse IT needs and supplier contracts can drive up costs, despite advancements in interoperability standards like FHIR. This ensures the EPR system meets user needs and enhances care quality. Functionality and Cost : Fragmented functionality in legacy systems hinders tasks like test ordering or appointment scheduling.

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