Patients Are Carting Paper Records in Three-Ring Binders to the Doctor. We’re Changing That.
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. And according to the Centers for Medicare…
HIMSS19 Showed Glimpses of a Bright Future, But Also Problem Solving in the Here and Now
Dr. Andrew Mellin, Surescripts VP of Medical Informatics Physician has been to nearly 20 HIMSS conferences over his career, wearing different hats as a…
HIMSS19 Highlights: Five Takeaways from Healthcare Leaders on Prescription Price Transparency
Judging by recent news headlines and my social media feed, this year’s HIMSS gathering seemed to be the most exciting and energized yet—not only because of the…
Tara Dragert Talks Perspective, Feminism and Why We’re Never Going to be ‘Done’ with Healthcare Interoperability
Tara Dragert has a drive for creating harmonious environments, both at home and at work. This knack for solving problems, which has been a continuum in her…
Network Data Reveals How Health IT Recovers After the Storm
Nearly 18 months ago, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria brought devastating loss of life and overwhelming destruction to Puerto Rico and parts of the US…
Disrupting the Drug Cost Trajectory: Dr. Michelle Mello on Making Medications Affordable
We’re in a conundrum, says Dr. Michelle Mello. Prescription drug prices continue to rise, with no end in sight. Americans have complained to their…
Prescribers and Patients are Working Together to Save Time, Money and Hassle
Having spent the better part of my career in healthcare technology, the question has always been “How do we help doctors deliver safe, effective and efficient…
Federal Government Issues New Rules to Improve Healthcare Information Exchange
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed new rules related to the exchange of electronic health information. According…
New Data From Surescripts Shows That Patients Are Getting More Affordable Prescriptions Faster and With Less Hassle
Prescriber Adoption of EHR-Integrated Tool Surges 1,338 Percent in 12 Months ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 11, 2019 – Providers nationwide are increasingly adopting…