Epic Systems continues to lead the way in EHR interoperability, ensuring healthcare providers can share and use patient data more effectively. With early compliance to USCDI v3, Epic has expanded data-sharing capabilities to include: Social drivers of health – Capturing factors like housing, transportation, and food security. Cancer research data – Enhancing oncology treatment coordination. Expanded patient demographics – […]
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For 15 years, I’ve watched Melissa Munk become an unstappable force in healthcare IT recruitment and a cornerstone of HealthTECH’s success story. Starting at our Phoenix headquarters and now operating from her home base in Houston since 2017, she’s built a reputation for turning complex staffing challenges into success stories. As a Senior Healthcare IT […]
The healthcare IT landscape is on the brink of a seismic shift. Oracle Health has announced a completely reimagined Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, built from the ground up and set to launch in 2025. This isn’t just another EHR update — it’s a fundamental rethinking of how healthcare professionals interact with patient data and […]
Larry HodgePRESIDENT/CEO AT HEALTHTECH RESOURCES Larry has specialized in building strategic healthcare relationships for over 25 years, helping the nation’s top payors and providers solve some of their most pressing business challenges through an intelligent mix of staffing services, training, and consulting.
Electronic health record (EHR) systems come with plenty of benefits for the healthcare organization that’s using this technology. EHR applications allow them to share and receive crucial information across healthcare organizations, which facilitates their ability to provide safe, high-quality, well-coordinated patient care. EHR systems allow medical professionals to make more effective diagnoses, reducing errors. Communication […]
Healthcare IT consulting firms help hospitals, clinics, ambulatory centers, pharmaceutical companies, senior facilities, and more to implement, manage, update, and otherwise oversee their technology in more effective and cost-efficient ways. Experts within the consulting firm’s network can fill in staffing gaps, whether for short or long-term roles, and bring a wide range of specialized knowledge to each […]
Since 2018, HealthTECH Resources has been a vital partner to a diverse range of community healthcare organizations, providing specialized EHR solutions tailored to their unique needs. Our expertise extends to supporting: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities Tribal health organizations Community hospitals Public health departments Critical Access Hospitals Our […]
In the unique landscape of FQHC healthcare centers, technology plays a pivotal role in overcoming geographical and cultural barriers. However, implementing electronic health record (EHR) systems in these settings requires more than just technical solutions; it demands an understanding of the historical, cultural, and operational contexts that define these communities. In this post, we’ll explore […]
The National Library of Medicine notes how optimal healthcare IT systems improve “health outcomes, quality of care, and the healthcare experience of patients.” Reducing administrative costs Improving operational efficiency Enabling rapid adaptation to regulatory changes Supporting value-based care models Enhancing member and provider experiences To get the most value from HealthRules for your healthcare system and patients […]
“Revolutionizing” is a word that often gets overused but, in this case, it may be appropriate given the transformative capabilities of Apple Vision Pro. Undergirded by visionOS, Apple’s mixed reality operating system, Apple Vision Pro is phygital—seamlessly combining digital content with physical world realities to create a personalized, immersive user experience. Developers therefore have “unparalleled […]