• Health Catalyst Ranked 136th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2015 Technology Fast 500

    Attributes 629 Percent Revenue Growth to Demand for Outcomes Improvement Tied to Value-Based Care Initiatives

    SALT LAKE CITY, UT – November 16, 2015 — Health Catalyst, a leader in healthcare data warehousing, analytics and outcomes improvement,today announced it ranked No. 136 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.

    Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2011 to 2014. Health Catalyst revenue grew 629 percent during this period.

    Health Catalyst CEO Dan Burton attributes the company’s growth to the increasing demand for technologies and processes that improve clinical and financial outcomes and enable healthcare organizations to thrive under the fast evolving system of value-based reimbursement. Burton said: “We are honored to be named among the nation’s fastest growing companies. This recognition is a reflection of our customers’ success in using Health Catalyst’s analytics platform to systemically improve clinical and financial outcomes.”

    Health Catalyst’s Late-Binding™ Data Warehouse and Analytics platform forms the information foundation for value-based performance at some of the nation’s largest health systems, serving more than 50 million patients overall. The platform can be implemented in a matter of weeks, providing health systems a single source of truth by combining clinical, financial and operational data from electronic health records (EHR) and many other enterprise applications while enabling flexible and fast visualization of the data across all clinical and process domains. Equipped with near real-time data and self-service analytics, health systems can quickly adapt to changing market conditions and identify opportunities for key process improvements.

    “Amid a fierce business climate, there seems to be no shortage of new and established companies that are unlocking a seemingly unlimited potential for growth and advancement through technology’s continued disruption and proliferation across industries,” said Sandra Shirai, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP and US technology, media and telecommunications leader. “It is inspiring to witness the innovative ways that companies are incorporating emerging technologies for business gains. We congratulate all those ranked on this year’s Fast 500 and look forward to seeing their continued growth into 2016.”

    About Deloitte’s 2015 Technology Fast 500™
    Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies – both public and private – in North America. To be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

    About Health Catalyst
    Health Catalyst is a mission-driven data warehousing, analytics and outcomes-improvement company that helps healthcare organizations of all sizes perform the clinical, financial, and operational reporting and analysis needed for population health and accountable care. Their proven enterprise data warehouse (EDW) and analytics platform helps improve quality, add efficiency and lower costs in support of more than 50 million patients for organizations ranging from the largest US health system to forward-thinking physician practices. For more information, visit www.healthcatalyst.com, and follow them on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

    Posted 11.16.2015

  • Healthcare IT Veteran Jack Kane Joins Health Catalyst Board

    athenahealth director, former IDX CFO will chair Board’s Audit Committee

    SALT LAKE CITY, UT- November 11, 2015 — Health Catalyst, a leader in healthcare data warehousing, analytics and outcomes improvement, announced that John A. (“Jack”) Kane is joining the company’s Board of Directors as Audit Committee Chairman, effective November 15, 2015.

    Kane brings over 30 years’ experience as a healthcare technology company CFO and board director. He has been a director and audit committee chair of athenahealth since 2007, after previously serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of IDX Systems Corporation until its acquisition by GE in 2006.

    “I am honored to join the Health Catalyst board of directors,” said Kane. “As the industry continues to move towards a value-based system of payment based on improved health outcomes, I am looking forward to working with Health Catalyst’s management team as they continue to deliver results-oriented solutions to the US healthcare provider market.”

    Health Catalyst CEO Dan Burton commented, “Health Catalyst is thrilled to bring such a well-respected and veteran healthcare technology executive to our board of directors. Jack will prove to be a strategic asset given his vast experience as a CFO and board director, and his unique knowledge of the healthcare technology industry.”

    Fraser Bullock, a Founder and Managing Director of Sorenson Capital and Chairman of Health Catalyst, added, “Jack’s significant financial accounting and board experience will provide valuable expertise to Health Catalyst’s Board and its Audit Committee as the company executes on its strategic imperatives in 2016 and beyond. We look forward to benefiting from his vision and experience as a member of Health Catalyst’s board.”

    Kane joined the Board of athenahealth in July 2007, shortly before the company’s well-received Initial Public Offering. As a Board member, he has helped to oversee athenahealth’s numerous acquisitions and a steady growth rate that has made it one of healthcare’s most successful technology companies.

    During his 22 years at IDX, Kane guided the company through its IPO and more than a dozen acquisitions, and at various times managed the finance, facilities, legal, human resources and information systems functions for the company. Previous to his employment with IDX, Kane worked as an audit manager at Ernst & Young, LLP, in Boston. In addition to his membership on the board of athenahealth, Kane served as a director of Merchants Bank (MBVT), and several private organizations. He holds a BS and Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University.

    The Health Catalyst Board of Directors includes the following members in addition to Kane, Bullock and Burton: Penny Wheeler, MD, President and CEO of Allina Health; Michael Dixon, Partner at Sequoia Capital; Promod Haque, Senior Managing Partner of Norwest Venture Partners; Todd Cozzens, Managing Director of Leerink Capital; and Steve Barlow, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Health Catalyst.

    To download a photo of John A. (“Jack”) Kane, please click here.

    About Health Catalyst
    Health Catalyst is a mission-driven data warehousing, analytics and outcomes-improvement company that helps healthcare organizations of all sizes perform the clinical, financial, and operational reporting and analysis needed for population health and accountable care. Their proven enterprise data warehouse (EDW) and analytics platform helps improve quality, add efficiency and lower costs in support of more than 50 million patients for organizations ranging from the largest US health system to forward-thinking physician practices. For more information, visit www.healthcatalyst.com, and follow them on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

    Posted 11.11.2015

  • Culbert Healthcare Solutions Extends Leadership Team to Support Western Region Expansion

    30-year industry veteran, Randy Jones, joins one of industry’s leading healthcare consulting firms

    WOBURN, MA – October 9, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Culbert Healthcare Solutions, a professional services firm that strategically advises hospitals, academic medical centers and large group practices, today announced that Randy Jones has been named senior vice president of consulting services for the Western region.

    Closing in on its 10-year anniversary, Culbert has experienced tremendous growth which is largely attributed to the company’s reputation of providing quality insights and service paired with proven integrated, cohesive solutions to the challenges that face the healthcare industry today. Jones’ placement is a critical step in Culbert’s mission to broaden its footprint into the Western region of the US and further expand leadership depth in strategic management consulting, revenue cycle and information technology services.

    “At Culbert, we pride ourselves on being able to drive transformation for academic medical centers and integrated health systems as they navigate new challenges and opportunities, from value-based care and technology optimization to enhancing patient experience and physician satisfaction,” said Rob Culbert, president and CEO at Culbert Healthcare Solutions. “Randy’s experience provides our clients with executive leadership critical for succeeding in a rapidly changing industry.”

    Jones’ experience ranges from leadership roles across academic medical centers, integrated delivery systems, health plans and IT providers, as well as appointments teaching healthcare management, policy and finance. Most recently, Randy held the position of chief administrative officer of ambulatory care at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Prior to that role, he was a shareholder and general manager with Anodyne Health Partners, a physician revenue cycle software company that was acquired in late 2009. Jones holds a doctorate in healthcare administration from the Medical University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in finance and economics from the University of Oklahoma and an undergraduate degree in general business from the University of Nebraska. He is board certified in healthcare management (Fellow, America College of Healthcare Executives) and physician group practice management (Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives).

    “It’s an exciting time in healthcare and an exciting time for Culbert. I’m honored to take on this new role where I can play a part in healthcare organizations’ journey to success in an environment of increasing competition,” said Jones. “As one of the leading consulting firms in the industry, I look forward to working with Culbert to support our progress and offer these essential services to providers in new locations.”

    About Culbert Healthcare Solutions
    Culbert Healthcare Solutions is a professional services firm serving healthcare organizations in the areas of strategy and leadership, revenue cycle, clinical transformation and information technology. Culbert consultants specialize in helping academic medical centers, hospitals and large physician groups leverage best practices and technology to enhance patient care and financial performance. Headquartered in Woburn, MA, Culbert was founded in 2006 and has served 150 of the country’s largest healthcare organizations.

    Posted 11.9.2015

  • Culbert Healthcare Solutions Announces Premier Partnership with ConnexaHealth

    Collaboration will extend & improve the utilization of information technology by provider organizations

    WOBURN, MA- October 12, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) ––Culbert Healthcare Solutions, a professional services firm that strategically advises hospitals, academic medical centers and large group practices, today announced a partnership with ConnexaHealth, a provider of healthcare technology products and services, as a complement to Culbert’s national healthcare consulting practice.

    The partnership creates a unique, holistic set of services that enables provider organizations to better navigate and succeed in the rapidly transforming US healthcare system. Culbert’s 10-year history and expertise in guiding the nation’s leading academic medical centers and integrated health systems to apply best practices and technology will be enhanced by Connexa’s focus on extending and optimizing core access, clinical and revenue cycle applications to improve adoption and enhance the return on IT investments.

    “With provider organizations facing changes in reimbursement and financial risk, there has never been a greater need for knowledge and expertise in applying technology that extends the value of existing investments,” said Rob Culbert, president and CEO at Culbert Healthcare Solutions. “Organizational performance is key to success and our team is making more and more observations and recommendations around technology improvements. ConnexaHealth is a trusted partner that will help our clients achieve that goal.”

    Connexa’s solutions center on conducting a comprehensive examination of technology within an organization, including people, processes and workflow. As a result, Connexa identifies gaps, redundancies and other potential challenges, and then addresses these areas with technology services and solutions to better position the organization to meet regulatory needs, address value-based care initiatives and improve financial performance.

    Culbert’s focus is to help clients utilize best practices and technology to improve patient care, enhance patient experience and drive financial performance. Under the partnership, ConnexaHealth will build on this expertise by providing Culbert clients with a trusted source of IT services and products.

    “Connexa’s relationship with Culbert is truly synergistic and creates opportunities for sophisticated groups to realize the potential of their IT investments through a coordinated engagement, where the application of technology is informed by deep subject matter expertise,” said John Beck, ConnexaHealth’s chief product officer. “Since the passage of the HITECH Act, the vast majority of groups possess the technology to meet EHR Incentive Program objectives, but few are able to move beyond implementation to adoption. Connexa and Culbert are singularly focused on healthcare providers, and this partnership will allow us to deliver a powerful combination of capabilities that make meaningful adoption not only possible, but practical.”

    About Culbert Healthcare Solutions
    Culbert Healthcare Solutions is a professional services firm serving healthcare organizations in the areas of strategy and leadership, revenue cycle, clinical transformation and information technology. Culbert consultants specialize in helping academic medical centers, hospitals and large physician groups leverage best practices and technology to enhance patient care and financial performance. Headquartered in Woburn, MA, Culbert was founded in 2006 and has served 150 of the country’s largest healthcare organizations.

    About ConnexaHealth
    ConnexaHealth provides healthcare technology services and solutions to bring value to clients by extending and optimizing existing IT investments. Connexa enables clients to more rapidly adopt innovative solutions to drive clinical and financial outcomes.

    Led by industry experts and supported by a strong network of innovators and technologists, Connexa understands the healthcare market today and where it is headed tomorrow. Connexa offers expert IT services, systems integration, application development, solution delivery allowing organizations to navigate the complexities of the market and thrive.

    Posted 11.9.2015

  • New Board Members Poised to Shape the Agenda for AEHIS, AEHIA and AEHIT Groups

    ANN ARBOR, MI, November 6, 2015 – The Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Applications (AEHIA), Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Technology (AEHIT) and Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS) — and their respective foundations — today announced newly elected members to their boards of trustees.

    Launched in 2014 by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), the groups offer educational and professional develop programs for senior healthcare leaders in information technology, applications and security. All three groups have experienced sizeable growth during the past two years. Both AEHIA and AEHIT boast nearly 200 members each, while more than 400 security officers have joined AEHIS. The new board members will help guide the organizations as they continue to grow and evolve to meet member needs, as well as help inform policymakers and the public on key issues impacting health IT.

    Below is a listing of the new board members, whose terms begin Jan. 1, 2016:

    AEHIA
    • Josh Kohrumel, chief data officer, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (two-year term)
    • Christopher Jordan, chief applications officer, Orlando Health (three-year term)
    • Cyndi Peterson, vice president, chief information officer, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (three-year term)
    Josh Kohrumel
    Christopher Jordan
    Cyndi Peterson
    AEHIS
    • Ricky Aldridge, information system security engineer, Akron Children’s Hospital; medical administrative and HIPAA privacy officer, Ohio Air National Guard (two-year term)
    • Robert Chaput, CEO, Clearwater Compliance (three-year term)
    • Stephanie Crabb, principal, Immersive (two-year term)
    • Shane Danaher, national partner, client services, Divurgent (two-year term)
    • Erik Decker, chief information security officer, University of Chicago Medicine (three-year term)
    • Keith Graat, chief information security officer, Eisenhower Medical Center (one-year term)
    • Blaine Hebert, chief information security officer, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (one-year term)
    • John Hummel, chief information security officer, Tahoe Forest Hospital District (one-year term)
    • Mac McMillan, CEO and co-founder, CynergisTek (three-year term)
    • Deborah Stevens, chief security officer, Tufts Health Plan (three-year term)
    • Karl West, chief information security officer and assistant vice president, information systems, Intermountain Healthcare (two-year term)
    • Ryan Witt, vice president and managing director, healthcare industry practice, Fortinet (one-year term)
    Ricky Aldridge
    Robert Chaput
    Stephanie Crabb
    Shane Danaher
    Keith Graat
    Blaine Hebert
    John Hummel
    Mac McMillan
    Deborah Stevens
    Glenn Stover
    Hussein Syed
    Ryan Witt
    AEHIT
    • Mark Amey, chief technology officer, Stanford Children’s Health (three-year term)
    • Bill Hudson, chief healthcare strategist, VMware (three-year term)
    • Peter Rock, director, ISS technical services, Kaweah Delta Health Care District (two-year term)
    • Suresh Srinivasan, chief technology officer, NYU Langone Medical Center (two-year term)
    • Raj Toleti, co-founder and CEO, HealthGrid (three-year term)
    • Matthew Werder, chief technology officer, Hennepin County Medical Center (three-year term)
    Mark Amey
    Bill Hudson
    Peter Rock
    Suresh Srinivasan
    Raj Toleti
    Matthew Werder

    About AEHIA
    AEHIA is the only professional organization focused on supporting the healthcare industry’s Applications executive community.  AEHIA provides professional development and educational resources on important healthcare applications issues, as well as an environment where application leaders can communicate with, inform and educate one another. For more information, please visit aehia.org.

    About AEHIS
    AEHIS is the only professional organization focused on supporting the healthcare industry’s security executive community.  AEHIS provides professional development and educational resources on important healthcare security issues, as well as an environment where /security leaders can communicate with, inform and educate one another. For more information, please visit aehis.org.

    About AEHIT
    AEHIT is the only professional organization focused on supporting the healthcare industry’s technology executive community.  AEHIT provides professional development and educational resources on important healthcare technology issues, as well as an environment where technology leaders can communicate with, inform and educate one another. For more information, please visit aehit.org.

    About CHIME
    The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 1,700 CIO members and over 150 healthcare IT vendors and professional services firms, CHIME provides a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate; exchange best practices; address professional development needs; and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and healthcare in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org.

    Contact
    Matthew Weinstock
    Director of Communications and Public Relations, CHIME
    734.249.8917
    [email protected]

     

    Posted 11.6.2015

  • Steward Health Care System Moves Forward with MEDITECH’s 6.1 Electronic Health Record

    WESTWOOD, MA – October 15, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Steward Health Care System, consisting of nine hospitals located across Massachusetts, has signed a contract to move forward with MEDITECH’s 6.1 Electronic Health Record (EHR).

    “Steward Health Care is one of the leading healthcare systems in our region, and we are proud to partner with them in support of their goal to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare for the Massachusetts communities that they serve,” said MEDITECH President and CEO Howard Messing. “We view Steward as a world-class, state-of-the-art organization and we are very pleased that they have chosen to evolve with MEDITECH.”

    A key selling point for Steward was MEDITECH’s READY implementation plan, which includes current and future workflow evaluations, standardized Best Practices, and evidence based content. The READY implementation plan uses a prescriptive, team-oriented approach to deliver predictive outcomes and improve efficiencies across care settings. With this methodology, and the 6.1 EHR, organizations are able to achieve a high level of clinical and operational excellence, without sacrificing value or good financial stewardship.

    In addition to READY, there were several other factors that influenced the decision, namely MEDITECH’s strong track record of delivering integration, value, and innovation. Steward was particularly impressed by many of the new clinical features in 6.1 and with enhanced Revenue Cycle Management and Surgical Services solutions.

    “We continue to see MEDITECH as our long-term partner,” said Steward CIO Julie Berry. “We were impressed with the new features and the standard content that come with the platform. We are excited to be progressing with MEDITECH’s 6.1 EHR.”

    Steward will begin its READY implementation in November 2015, with a LIVE date scheduled in 2017. Steward has been a MEDITECH customer since 2010.

    Posted 11.5.2015

  • Orion Health Names Robert Pepper New Vice President of Marketing for North America

    Industry Veteran Brings Global Marketing Expertise to Expanding Team

    BOSTON, MA – November 4, 2015 — Orion Health™, a population health management and healthcare integration company, today announced the appointment of Robert Pepper as Vice President of Marketing, North America. In his new role, Pepper will be responsible for setting the North American marketing strategy in collaboration with the global and North American leadership teams, as well as driving functional marketing programs in support of Orion Health’s overall business objectives.

    Pepper brings over 25 years of experience to this role, with expertise spanning multiple marketing disciplines including global marketing, branding, public relations, market development and new product introduction.

    He is a proven leader with a track record of success across emerging technology start-ups, pre- and post-public companies and global conglomerates.

    “Orion Health continues to grow rapidly in North America as we perpetually evolve to meet marketplace demands. And as a reflection of that growth, our team is expanding accordingly,” said Paul Viskovich, President of Orion Health North America. “Robert’s deep experience and results-oriented approach make him a critical ingredient of our continued success as we work to sustain our market momentum and thought leadership.”

    Prior to joining Orion Health, Pepper served in a marketing executive role in healthcare for VISICU (acquired by Philips Healthcare), Philips Healthcare and SoftMed Systems (acquired by 3M Health Information Systems) and other hi-tech companies. Pepper earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Master of Business Administration from Babson College in addition to graduating from the Center for Creative Leadership.

    “Orion Health’s bold vision of advancing the quality of healthcare across entire populations is a value I’m thrilled to uphold,” said Pepper. “I am excited to be a part of this team, as joining the company provides a unique opportunity to be on the cutting edge of technology innovations in the healthcare industry.”

    About Orion Health, Inc.
    Orion Health, a global leader in population health management, makes healthcare information available anywhere by providing healthcare IT connectivity in every US state and in over 30 countries worldwide—facilitating care for tens of millions of patients every day. With an inherent ability to interconnect a wide variety of healthcare information systems, Orion Health’s Open Platform, with Rhapsody Integration Engine, facilitates data acquisition and aggregation within and among payer and provider organizations, accountable care organizations, governments and health information exchanges. Open Platform stands alone as the foundation for population health management initiatives or can be combined with Orion Health’s own seamlessly integrated applications for analytics, care coordination, and patient engagement to enable end to end population health management, improve care coordination, enhance quality of care and help reduce costs. For more information, visit www.orionhealth.com. Connect with them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

    Posted 11.5.2015

  • Intelerad Launches Integrated Technologist Portal

    Part of IntelePACS® 4.12.1, solution provides  technologists with customizable worklists, a case editor, access to patient history & document scanning

    MONTREAL, CAN– November 5, 2015 -– Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in cross-enterprise medical imaging solutions, today announced the release of their Technologist Portal. Integrated directly into IntelePACS and InteleOne®XE, the solution facilitates case assignment to technologists and allows them to add the information required to fill orders.

    “Intelerad’s Technologist Portal is an easy-to-use solution that provides workflow gains through its direct integration with IntelePACS and InteleOne XE,” said Rick Rubin, Chief Engineering Officer, Intelerad. “The solution’s worklist allows technologists to see their pending patients, start and complete exams, modify demographics, view images, and scan documents. Meanwhile, our partnership with Kailo Medical™ provides highly customizable reporting templates and electronic worksheets that save time, and produce clear and concise reports.”

    A web-based solution accessible from any browser, the Portal allows users to create multiple custom worklists based on selected criteria. From there, the user can start an exam; update order information; add notes; view images; and complete orders from within their worklist. In addition, the solution allows users to view studies that have failed to obtain validation; modify procedure codes; edit, move, or copy series; and view and scan documents.

    IntelePACS 4.12.1 Release
    In addition to the introduction of the Technologist Portal, IntelePACS 4.12.1 offers a host of new features. For example, Intelerad’s Multi-Method Reporting (MMR) solution now allows users to self-edit report templates; create a personalized dictionary; use InteleViewer™ report templates in MMR with M*Modal; and sharing quick text settings among multiple users.

    For breast imaging, the latest release features a number of enhancements to Intelerad’s Tomosynthesis Module, such as the ability to automatically stack through slices, adjust stacking direction and speed, and improve navigation through studies via enhanced sequence protocols.

    Adding to Intelerad’s extensive list of integrations, InteleRIS™ now integrates with the American College of Radiology’s Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System, while InteleViewer has integrated with PenRad MIS to facilitate better reporting and tracking of mammography data, as well as the National Breast Screening Service in the UK.

    Demonstrations of Intelerad solutions will be available at RSNA 2015 (booth 3343). To book, visit www.intelerad.com/RSNA.

    About Intelerad
    Intelerad Medical Systems is a leader in distributed radiology, specializing in RIS, PACS and cross-enterprise imaging solutions for all types of healthcare organization. Intelerad solutions increase productivity and streamline workflow by overcoming technical barriers in distributed and complex environments. Highly scalable, flexible and robust, Intelerad’s solutions offer high performance and industry leading customer service and support. Intelerad solutions are used in more than 1,000 sites across North America, Oceania and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.intelerad.com.

    Posted 11.5.2015

  • INSIDE CHIME: A Call to Action on Interoperability

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    mprobst 10.8.15 by Marc Probst, CHIME Board of Trustees Chair-elect;
    C    hief Information Officer, Intermountain Healthcare

    CHIME and KLAS study identifies common areas where providers, vendors and other stakeholders can break down barriers to information exchange.

    Interoperability remains one of the — if not the — biggest barriers to creating a truly connected healthcare delivery system. As we continue to digitize healthcare and patients become more mobile, ensuring that records get from one care setting to another is vital.

    Looking across the nation, there are pockets where true information exchange is succeeding, but if we are going to achieve the Triple Aim, we need to make interoperability a national priority. KLAS and CHIME recently collaborated on a study that should serve as a call to action on interoperability and information exchange.

    In “Interoperability 2015: Current State and Next Steps,” providers and vendors alike identified standards development and the lack of a national patient identifier as the biggest barriers to advancing the interoperability.

    KLAS spent three months interviewing senior IT leaders from more than 240 provider and vendor organizations, soliciting their input on advances in and barriers to interoperability. CHIME members helped develop the questionnaire. Most providers interviewed for the study see data sharing as inevitable as healthcare evolves and 98 percent said that they would be will to share data, but 82 percent claimed that their competitors were unwilling to do so. Close to 60 percent of providers identified orders and results as their top reason for sharing information, followed by improving care transitions.

    Importantly, the report identified several areas that need to be addressed for us to accelerate interoperability, including aligning incentives so that providers and vendors see data exchange as essential to their business objectives. We also need strong governance models in place to ensure compliance with privacy and security laws. And, we must address the issue of a national patient identifier so that clinicians can be confident that they are looking at the right record for the right patient.

    An executive summary of the report is available by clicking here. For more information on the complete study, click here.

    More Inside CHIME Volume 1, No. 4:

    Posted 11.5.2015

  • INSIDE CHIME: Cooperative Member Services – Building Stronger Partnerships

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    Randy McCleese 11.5.15 by Randy McCleese, MBA, MS, FCHIME, LCHIME, CHCIO, Chair, CHIME Foundation Board of Trustees;
    Vice President of Information Services and CIO, St. Claire Regional Medical Center

     

    CHIME Cooperative Member Services will help CIOs gain access to preferred pricing, products and services in a streamlined way.

    St. Claire Regional Medical Center is a small, 159-bed hospital in the Northeast corner of Kentucky. As with any hospital our size or smaller, there are pretty significant resource constraints. It can be a challenge to access products and services designed for our size and at an affordable price.

    Helping health IT leaders navigate the vast world of technology providers and professional services firms is one of the underlying goals of CHIME Cooperative Member Services. Approved by the CHIME board of trustees last month, Cooperative Member Services, which is housed under CHIME Technologies, is designed to help members save time, money and resources as they search for business partners. The program gives health IT leaders access to preferred pricing and products from Foundation firms. It is not only a way for members to find cost savings, but it should foster even closer partnerships companies that are strong supporters of CHIME’s mission and education programs. Those enhanced relationships are especially important in today’s environment as we all wrestle with the need to create a more efficient and effective delivery system, and to do so at a lower cost for patients.

    CHIME began piloting Cooperative Member Services in the spring with Gallitano & O’Connor LLP, Hosting and Next Wave Connect. The initial test period yielded some positive results for CHIME members and the participating firms. Foundation firms opting in will pay a subscription fee. Contrary to some published reports, CHIME is not involved in any contract negotiations between firms and CHIME members and there’s no revenue share for CHIME. The subscription fees collected cover the cost of the program, any additional funds will be reinvested into the organization to enhance scholarship offerings and educational programs.

    Cooperative Member Services should be viewed as a win-win for CHIME members and Foundation firms. It represents a new and unique way for providers and their business partners to engage with one another.

    The program will officially launch in January 2016. CHIME members wishing to learn more about Cooperative Member Services, click here; Foundation firms can learn more about signing up here.

    More Inside CHIME Volume 1, No. 4:

    Posted 11.5.2015

  • MedSys Group Names Marinela Villejo, APN/CNS, MS, CCRN as Senior Strategist within its Advisory Services Division

    Having a deep insight into clinical care delivery, operational knowledge & EMR/Technology enablement expertise, Ms. Villejo provides her clients with a blueprint & platform for success

    PLANO, TX – November 2, 2015 — MedSys Group today announced the designation of Marinela Villejo, APN/CNS, MS, CCRN as Senior Strategist within its Advisory Services Division. Ms. Villejo will focus on providing client facing support through integration of clinical, operational, financial and technology expertise to drive the highest level of patient-centered care.

    “We are extremely fortunate to have Marinela Villejo join the MedSys team,” Nancy Miracle, RN, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer said. “Her deep clinical knowledge and extensive operational experience will assist our customers in driving value and results from the HCIT systems they have invested in. Her commitment to improving the patient experience is directly in sync with the MedSys vision of Enabling the Evolution of Healthcare. We are proud that Marinela is now part of our Advisory Services team.”

    In 1986, she received her Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing at Loyola University of Chicago, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing where she provided bedside direct patient care in the Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Units and gained management experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager. She received her Master’s of Science in Nursing in 1995 from the University of California, San Francisco where she successfully achieved her 2nd license in Illinois as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist. In 2000, she transitioned into the Consulting role serving large, academic, high profile organizations. She has held Interim Director, Senior Director and Interim CNO positions in her consulting positions. She has successfully maintained her CCRN certification through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for 25 years and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

    With nearly 30 years combined acute and ambulatory healthcare consulting and clinical care delivery experience, she has extensive expertise in program management, executive leadership relationships, performance and operational improvement, process redesign, information technology (IT) strategic planning and enhancing executive decision-making in the provider setting.

    “Patient-centered care is the forefront of all that we strive for and the critical factor is to include a multidisciplinary approach, not only for their time at the physician’s office, Emergency Department or Inpatient hospital stay but to ensure their discharge readiness has been discussed and planned from the time of admission,” explains Ms. Villejo. “With a high recidivism rate and hospital readmissions, our focus should primarily rest on wellness, disease management and technology toolkits for patient and family access to healthcare 24/7 from their homes or current venue. Complacency of health situations can be replaced with proactiveness. There is always something we can do more efficiently and accurately.”

    About MedSys Group®, LLC
    Founded in 2008, MedSys Group® LLC, is a healthcare IT services firm, delivering outstanding services and results to academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, specialty hospitals, and physician practices. MedSys provides expert leadership in Cerner, Epic and other acute/ambulatory, EHR and revenue cycle systems. MedSys is frequently featured in A-list publications and was named for two consecutive years on the Dallas 100 list of fastest growing companies in North Texas. MedSys is the recipient of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare and the Inc. 5000 awards. For more information please visit: www.MedSysGroup.com or call 972.464.0020. You can also follow the company on Twitter @MedSysGroup. For interviews or media inquiries, please contact Gretchen Hydo, Director of Public Relations, at [email protected].

    Posted 11.2.2015
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