Healthcare Strategies

Adapting EHRs for Data Collection during Infectious Disease Outbreaks

During infectious disease outbreaks, data needs shift. Providers want to see heat mapping, total case count, points of transmission and other data points that are not typically evident in an electronic health record (EHR). April Diaz, vice president of clinical services at Marquis Companies, and Vicki Nordby, nurse consultant at Marquis Companies, share about their health system's experience adapting EHR tools to meet the demands of an infectious disease outbreak.

Assessing the Value of Using Genomic Data To Guide Population Health

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the value of genomic data for population health efforts. However, the US lags behind other nations in sequencing genetic data. David Relman, MD—professor of Microbiology at Stanford University and member of the standing committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Threats at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine—explains the benefits of genomic sequencing and explores ways that the US can catch up in this field.

Using Advanced Analytics to Direct Patient Flow in Intensive Care Units

Hospitals often struggle to manage the flow of patients through their intensive care units (ICUs) and the coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated this issue. Jamie Nordhagen, Director of Capacity Management at University of Colorado Hospital, describes an advanced analytics tool that her team uses to identify when the hospital's ICU is nearing maximum capacity. This gives the team the opportunity to move patients to areas where the staff are less strained.

Eliminating Electronic Health Information Blocking, Complying with ONC

Healthcare entities face a difficult task: eliminating information blocking while preserving patients' privacy. Dan Golder, principal at Impact Advisors, discusses how healthcare leaders can ensure that they are complying with the Office of the National Coordinator's rules on information blocking. He also shares his expectations for the next step in the industry's pursuit of interoperability.

Special Episode: Expectations for the Healthcare Industry in 2021

This special episode features insights from each of Healthcare Strategies's hosts from the editorial and research staff at Xtelligent Healthcare Media. From value-based reimbursement trends to mHealth breakthroughs and regulatory changes, we take a look at what professionals across the healthcare industry can expect in 2021.

Developing Strategies, Technologies For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Technology and nimbleness are key to coronavirus vaccine distribution, according to Daniel Durand, MD, chief innovation officer at LifeBridge Health. He explains how his health system developed and adapted its coronavirus vaccine distribution tools and strategy.

Introducing New Digital Health Solutions to a Healthcare System

The right digital health technologies can address many of the challenges that healthcare systems face, but implementing new technologies can be daunting and complicated. Cheryl Eck, associate vice president of strategy and planning at Edward-Elmhurst Health, shares how hospitals and health systems can leverage new technologies and improve the digital health experience for their patients.

Developing Collaborative, Aware Leaders for the Healthcare Industry

With the healthcare landscape constantly evolving, how can payers and other healthcare organizations help train healthcare leaders to be prepared? LeChauncy Woodard, MD, director of Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute and professor at the University of Houston, shares from her experience bridging the divide between payers and the academic setting. She explains how healthcare organizations can train healthcare leaders to be collaborative in care coordination and aware of social determinants of health.

Envisioning the Future of Senior Care in Telehealth, In-Person Settings

As seniors continue to adapt to telehealth modalities, how can health systems best leverage these technologies to empower senior-focused care? Renee Buckingham, president of Partners in Primary Care, discusses her practice’s technology solutions and how technology use in senior care might evolve in the future.

Transitioning from Data-Gathering to Implementation of SDOH Strategies

As healthcare organizations become more experienced in gathering social determinants of health data, they face the question of how to best utilize it. Shantanu Agrawal, president and chief executive officer of the National Quality Forum, shares how organizations can strategize around SDOH, transition to implementation, and how frontline workers can help move the needle.