States take Extensive Health IT Actions on COVID-19
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow, state policymakers in the United States are taking extensive actions to manage the spread of the virus through information and technology.
Advancing Care with Advanced Analytics: Stage 7 AMAM Success Story
Rush University Medical Center is the third organization worldwide to achieve Stage 7 validation with the HIMSS Analytics Advanced Analytics Maturity Model (AMAM). In 2018, the Chicago medical center was also honored by HIMSS with the Davies Award of Excellence.
Embracing a Culture of Improvement Through Quality Project Initiatives
HIMSS Analytics recognizes NCH Healthcare System for their revalidation as a Stage 7 healthcare system, as tracked by the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM)℠.
Enhancing Patient Outcomes & Care Delivery with the EMRAM
HIMSS Analytics recognizes Mercy Hospital St. Louis as a Stage 7 healthcare system, as tracked by the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) SM
How Patient Portals Are Increasing Engagement & Improving Outcomes
HIMSS Analytics is proud to recognize Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) for its recent validation as a Stage 7 healthcare system, as tracked by the EMRAM SM
Optimizing Value and Reducing Medication Costs in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Akron Children’s Hospital convened a multidisciplinary team to launch an initiative aimed at optimizing PICU care. Diverse in their areas of expertise, the team worked diligently to drive these improvements.
Providing Better Care with Patient Portals: Stage 7 Success Story
By encouraging patients to take a more active role in their health maintenance by leveraging their personal health portals, Altru Health System saw increased patient engagement and was recognized as a HIMSS Stage 7 healthcare system for both inpatient and outpatient care.
Providing Better Palliative Care
Keeping patients at the center means guiding their health journey from start to finish. This Stage 7 success story explores how one health system implemented a truly impactful palliative care program.
How Maintaining Patient Focus Improves Outcomes
Lafayette General Health was in search of a patient engagement solution to improve follow-up communications and reduce unnecessary patient visits. Discover what they implemented and what they accomplished.
How Telemedicine is Improving Care Coordination
As consumerism in healthcare changes how care is delivered, measured and maintained, health systems are being forced to adapt quickly.
A Patient’s Guide to Telemedicine: What to Do When Your Doctor Calls or Video-Chats with You
Telehealth visits are quickly becoming a mainstay of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many health systems encourage patients to shift to telehealth as a first choice to discuss possible symptoms, rather than going to the hospital emergency room.
Remote Patient Monitoring: COVID-19 Applications and Policy Challenges
Remote patient monitoring offers tools for disease monitoring and patient-provider communications that reduce infection risks for patients, communities and providers. Remote patient monitoring can be an especially safe and useful method of care as our healthcare system works to combat COVID-...