EHR (Electronic Health Records) Reports

EZINE: Cloud computing holds a lot of promise for the healthcare industry, since infrastructure costs can hinder the adoption of EHR systems. However, many providers shy away from cloud services because of security concerns. Inside this e-zine, gain insight on how to utilize the cloud while still ensuring patient data security and HIPAA compliance.

Posted: 09 Sep 2011 | Published: 09 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: 70% of hospitals expect to meet EHR meaningful use guidelines this year. Yet, 78% expect to continue to treat patients using paper records for up to 5 more years despite the financial incentive for meeting these requirements. Inside this white paper, learn how your peers are transitioning to an EHR system.

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 | Published: 14 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Healthcare facilities are rapidly adopting electronic health records (EHR) in order to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Central to this effort is document conversion — the scanning of new and existing records to digital format. Inside this white paper, uncover best practices for a HIPAA-compliant approach to EHR transition.

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 | Published: 14 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Aging IT systems, shrinking budgets, and inefficient, paper-based processes are creating an unsustainable and error-prone work environment. This white paper reveals the major obstacles to EHR adoption and explores the cost benefits of virtualization with Hyper-V.

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

EZINE: Using EHRs means that terabytes of patient records must be stored for decades at a time. Doing this without breaking the bank means deciding which storage approach is right for your healthcare facility. Inside this exclusive e-zine, learn about a variety of storage strategies, including tiered storage, thin provisioning and data replication.

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 | Published: 30 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: In the first year of EHR implementation, a small group practice can expect to pay about $120,000 per physician. That total includes productivity losses, training and network upgrades. This e-guide provides a real-world view of EHR costs and offers advice for reducing them.

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 | Published: 25 Aug 2011

EZINE: As healthcare facilities increase their reliance on EHR systems, the need to virtualize servers becomes readily apparent. These facilities can reap the same benefits that enterprises in other industries enjoy, but there are some precautions that providers should take before they embark on a virtualization project. Read on to find out more.

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: As the healthcare industry seeks to implement and drive widespread adoption of clinical computing, performance and accessibility of applications for clinicians are critical. Learn how solutions such as client virtualization are increasingly playing a role in bridging the gap between available resources and end-user satisfaction.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Caritas Christi Health Care used an information system to manage patient information, but its legacy hardware put the organization at risk of downtime, and the high-maintenance systems could no longer support growth. Find out how the healthcare facility selected an IT infrastructure that allowed for greater availability and EHR implementation.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

EBOOK: More than 75% of hospitals view electronic health records (EHRs) as the primary driver of IT spending and almost as many believe that EHR implementations will transform their IT environments. Inside this expert e-book, learn how healthcare facilities are preparing for network, storage and security changes in order to accommodate EHR implementation.

Posted: 19 Aug 2011 | Published: 19 Aug 2011

EBOOK: Clinical decision support technology takes business intelligence (BI) to the next level by offering caregivers evidence-based, best-practice information, providing automated responses in response to patient data and much more. Inside this e-book, learn how your healthcare facility can benefit from clinical BI tools.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2011

EBOOK: Analyzing clinical data can accomplish many goals: Improving patient care through understanding trends and showing paths to improvement, enhancing research and creating business efficiencies and cutting operational costs. Inside this expert e-book, learn how to take advantage of business intelligence and data analytics at your healthcare facility.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2009

EGUIDE: Because of the lifesaving nature of the networked devices, healthcare facilities need networks that are different than ordinary businesses. The network has to be designed to never go down, to accommodate fluctuating workloads and a variety of other requirements. Access this e-guide to learn more about the importance of healthcare networks.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: The federal government’s push for electronic healthcare records has made compliance and data security even more pressing. This e-guide offers a look at where healthcare IT leaders should begin, and what they should watch out for as they move to embrace the HITECH Act, HIPAA and other initiatives.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: The paper includes calculations showing the cost of downtime expected for a given level of EHR solution uptime in practices of various sizes, as well as products associated with specific uptime levels. The report also includes a “cost per hour” tool that estimates the financial impact of downtime in practices they administer, oversee or assist.

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 | Published: 11 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Forrester Consulting studied the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) that healthcare facilities may realize by deploying VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Learn more about the financial impact of moving from a traditional one-PC-per-user model to a centralized, hosted virtual-desktop delivery model.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 | Published: 04 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Incentives created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are expected to increase EHR adoption and point-of-care computing -- meaning demands on availability and performance are high, while the budgets to manage devices are small. Find out how desktop virtualization can assist with these healthcare challenges.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 | Published: 04 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: With the provisions provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), healthcare providers are now encouraged to adopt this technology. However, expenses needed to implement an EHR platform may create significant barriers for adoption. Learn about an EHR support tool that reduces the costs and risks associated with implementation.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 | Published: 04 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: With the enactment of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), healthcare facilities can receive reimbursement for early adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). However, late EHR adopters will be penalized through decreased Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Learn how ARRA could impact your healthcare facility.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 | Published: 04 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: There has been much focus on the cloud computing model and its potential usefulness in healthcare in the past few years. However, some physicians still need reassurance about the security of the cloud. Inside this expert e-guide, learn how the cloud computing model can be safely leveraged for healthcare storage, networking and EHR systems.

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 | Published: 29 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Studies show that 85% of healthcare facilities experienced data breaches in the past two years, at an average cost of up to $2 million each. In order to prevent such losses, many hospitals are deploying advanced security systems. In this whitepaper, find a security checklist that provides strategies every healthcare facility should be aware of.

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

EGUIDE: Complying with the HITECH Act involves the exchange of data -- such as medical images -- across interoperable systems. Unfortunately, opening up proprietary images enterprise-wide to patients and their physicians can be complex. Inside this expert e-guide, learn how to plan ahead for this process with preparation and testing strategies.

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 | Published: 10 Jun 2011

EBOOK: This e-book will examine the challenges healthcare organizations face today — and how data management techniques can help them deliver better care now and in the future.

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 | Published: 18 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Health care organizations across the country are migrating toward automated systems in an effort to operate more efficiently and improve quality. The push to adopt electronic health records (EHRs) has grabbed significant attention from health care leaders as well as the media and government. Read this white paper now to learn more!

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 | Published: 10 Mar 2011

EBOOK: This e-book from CDW Corporation focuses on the successful integration of electronic health records (EHRs) by both large hospitals and small practices alike. It looks at the ways in which organizations can deploy and manage an EHR infrastructure system and the advantages this type of system can bring. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 14 Feb 2011