The concept of the PHR, i.e. the “Personal Health Record” has been around for some time. Most EHR platforms now provide a patient with access to a PHR via their patient portal, and now often on a web application. This Read More
Chronic Care Management Showing Positive ROI
A new program began by CMS in 2015 is demonstrating good results. Chronic Care Management is showing a positive ROI for physicians and for CMS. In a report posted last week, CMS demonstrated that spending per beneficiary participating in a Read More
Transition From Volume to Value
In an article for the World Economic Forum, Bruce Broussard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Humana Inc., shares three ways to tackle the Global Health Crisis. We are focusing on one of these in each of three blog posts. Read More
Social Determinants are Critical for Patient-Centered Care
There is much discussion these days about the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Social determinants are critical for patient-centered care. As health systems, payers and Medicare/Medicaid systems are striving to reduce costs and improve outcomes, one cannot ignore the SDOH Read More
The Power of Smart Cards
In an article written in April 2013, Jim DeMaine, MD, spoke to the need for using smart cards in our healthcare system. The power of smart cards goes beyond simple identification. Unfortunately, many do not realize the great power a Read More