10.20.2011--HTO Encore: Henry Ford Health System Shares ACO Secrets; Simplify Healthcare Data Collection

ACOs (Accountable Care Organizations) promise to improve quality and cut costs out of the healthcare system, but much about this concept is still veiled in mystery. This article explains the ways Healthcare Technology Online can help you research the latest ACO news, strategies, best practices, and enabling technologies — all beginning with this newsletter.
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Making The Move To ACOs
Henry Ford Health System, Marquette General Hospital, and Concord Hospital share their current ACO transition strategies, challenges, and successes to help you put a plan in place to manage your own ACO transition. Read more.

5 Steps To The Right Healthcare Mobile Computing Cart
Healthcare IT professionals can follow this simple, 5-step selection process to deploy the best mobile/medication cart solutions for their hospital or healthcare facility. Read more.

Hospital Registration Provides An Example For Automating Healthcare Payments
This article outlines how hospitals can leverage document imaging and payment processing solutions that handle payments and claims that are received through the mail and at the point of care to cut costs and streamline remittance processes. Read more.

Simplify Healthcare Data Collection With The Right Mobile Technology
This white paper outlines key areas you should consider when selecting a mobile data collection solution for your healthcare facility. Key topics covered include reliability of radio connection, bidirectional communication, radio range, battery life, and modularity. Read more.

Sprint Home Healthcare Solutions
The durable Motorola ES400S by Sprint gives healthcare workers what they need to improve patient care, where they need it. Read more.