SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWSLETTER3 mistakes organizations make when choosing EHR systems
A recent survey says many healthcare providers are looking for a replacement EHR system. These are the mistakes they made the first time around. Read more
IT investments not paying off quickly for health care, report says
A lot of private and public money is being put into in EHRs and other health IT systems. But a new report says those investments aren’t saving health care as much as was expected. Read more
Report: Health IT could help save $2 trillion in 10 years
While some groups have doubted the positive impact of EHRs and other health IT on medical costs, a new report says policy and behavior changes, with the help of technology, could save the healthcare system $2 trillion by 2023. Read more
Report: Going green could save hospitals billions
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For healthcare organizations looking to control costs, becoming more environmentally friendly should help – and that includes implementing more green IT initiatives. Read more
ONC want rural hospitals to adopt EHRs, achieve meaningful use
Federal officials recently announced plans to help rural and critical-access hospitals adopt EHRs and other health IT. Read more
EHRs won’t cut costs or improve care, med school professors say
Two medical school professors recently issued a warning about high expectations for health IT, claiming studies have shown technology won’t cut healthcare costs or improve care. Read more
EHR costs vary by location, study says
The cost of implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system can vary based on several factors, with many hidden costs adding to the total bill. Here’s one factor affecting EHR costs that many healthcare providers haven’t considered: Read more
5 hidden costs of EHR systems
A new EHR system requires a big investment in software. But the implementation will likely cost an organization a lot more than what is spent on the system itself. Read more
5 reasons health care spends too much on IT – and what to do about it
Healthcare organizations are spending a lot on IT services and software – and a lot more than they have to, according to one recent report. Read more
Report: Cost of protecting patient data on the rise
We reported recently on the increasing costs of health data breaches. Now, a new report says organizations will have to spend more to keep health data safe. Read more