IT Consulting Insights

In our modern, click-of-a-button world, the healthcare industry relies on technology to process data, maintain accurate records, and facilitate communication across the entire treatment team. That is why healthcare facilities must have a capable Chief Information Officer (CIO) or IT Director at the helm. Healthcare CIOs must be able to navigate the fast-paced, challenging world…

One of the things I love about UV Health Month is that it gives us an opportunity to look to the future and think long-term about how we are taking care of ourselves, our families, and the patients we ultimately serve. Everyday we watch what we eat to maintain a healthy weight, try to get…

Suicide. It is a heavy word. It weighs on your heart and your mind in a way that few other words do. Worse, child suicide is something altogether unthinkable. Yet, tragically, the child suicide rate has been steadily climbing since 2007. As a mother of a 10-year-old boy, I find this gut-wrenching. As parents, role…

Do you remember the days when technology seemed like the most inhuman modern marvel in the world? But now, in 2018, you rely on technology to stay connected to the people who you care about and who care about you, to document joyful memories with your family, and to get you out of a pinch…

What is the number one, sure-fire way to decrease morale, plummet patient satisfaction ratings, and generally make someone feel like you really do not care about them? Make them wait indefinitely. Ever since the Veterans Health Administration scandal of 2014, the phrase “wait time” has taken on a dark connotation. Prior to the scandal, wait…

“Integration” is one of those sneaky words that appears in almost every discussion about healthcare. And in every application, it seems to be used in a new way. But it is not the speaker’s fault. The confusion is rooted in the word itself and how it relates to our complex healthcare systems. In truth, there…

As consultants, it is our job to sleuth out the underlying problems and find creative ways to marry healthcare and technology that not only feel natural for our clients, but also adhere to the marathon list of regulations and guidelines for our industry. As companies embrace electronic healthcare record (EHR) systems and work tirelessly to…

In 2016, there were a total of 11,095 medical malpractice payments issued, 40% of which were valued at over $250,000 each[1]. According to a study conducted by the Health Affairs organization, roughly 60% of those lawsuits were dropped by the plaintiff[2]. However, the damage of a lawsuit extends far beyond the number of dollars paid….

Charles-Guillaume Etienne is credited with the oft-used quote “if you want something done right, do it yourself”. I admit that I might be a tiny bit controlling. Okay – maybe more than a tiny bit. But only in most areas of my life. I remember my young daughters coming into the kitchen, wanting to help…

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Jumping into the consulting world was definitely a new experience for me and while I have been at it now for many years, there are still times that without a client that I am dedicated to, I actually feel lost. It’s not your typical consulting role that I took on – my husband and I…

The Federal Government is moving from volume-based payer reimbursements to value-based compensation. Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) models place the responsibility upon the practice to manage the overall health and well-being of the patient in order to reduce the number of illness-based visits. With this comes greater responsibility towards coordination…