Health IT In March: A Look Back

By John Oncea, Editor

What was most important to our readers in March? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most popular articles that appeared on Health IT Outcomes.

1. 60% Of Doctors Won’t Join ACOs
   Study finds that more than half of physicians have not joined ACOs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
2. House Passes SGR Repeal Bill – Now What?
   Future of SGR Repeal Bill dim in Senate as Bipartisan support dissolves. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
3. Black Book Announces Top EHR Vendors
   Black Book announces top EHR Vendors based on a survey of more than 22,000 providers. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
4. The Quest For Evidence At HIMSS14
   A clear sense of urgency to gather actionable health data that improves care and cuts costs was on display at this year’s HIMSS conference. Here are a few of my key observations and takeaways from the event. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief
5. Will ICD-10 Delay Be Approved By Congress?
   Congress to vote on possible ICD-10 delay; AHIMA urging members to contact their Representatives to have provision removed. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
6. Cleveland Clinic, Dell Partner To Provide Solutions
   Cleveland Clinic associate CIO Mitchel Krieger, MD, FACS, MMCi, was attending HIMSS on behalf of Dell to discuss MyPractice Healthcare Solutions, a collaboration that speaks to the Cleveland Clinic’s core mission. Krieger details the EHR system MyPractice Healthcare Solutions uses, as well as the impact it has had on healthcare. By John Oncea, editor
7. Mixed Reaction To Possible ICD-10 Delay
   House passes one-year delay to ICD-10 compliance deadline. By Rebecca McCurry, contributing writer
8. Motorola Improves Patient Experience
   Motorola senior account manager, healthcare Paul Czerwinski spoke at HIMSS about how Motorola is focusing on improving patient outcomes, patient experiences, and increasing operational efficiency within hospital systems. Czerwinski also demonstrates two of Motorola’s newest solutions. By John Oncea, editor
9. $21 Billion Spent On Incentive Payments
   Eligible healthcare professionals making progress, 90 percent of eligible hospitals have received EHR incentive payment. By Rebecca McCurry, contributing writer
10. What’s Next For Health Data Analytics?
    Big data, analytics, and population health management dominated HIMSS14, but how are providers currently leveraging these tools and what does the future hold for the technology? By Ken Congdon, editor in chief