Will the Multi-Billion Dollar DoD EHR Project Produce the Intended Results?

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• Post published:August 19, 2015
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By Nitin Thakor, President & CEO Modern Healthcare magazine has reported that experts are saying the U.S. military's giant electronic health-record contract announced recently with a consortium including EHR vendor…

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Bypassing the Insurance Companies

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• Post published:August 17, 2015
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In an article entitled: “Boeing negotiates directly with more health systems” in this morning’s Modern Healthcare e-newsletter, it was reported that airplane manufacturer Boeing Co. will soon offer more employees…

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Yes, It’s Time to Encrypt PHI Data!

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• Post published:August 14, 2015
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Although employee negligence and lost/stolen devices continue to be major causes of data breaches, criminal attacks are now the leading cause of breaches in healthcare. What are these cyber criminals…

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Uninsured Rate Dips Below 10%

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• Post published:August 13, 2015
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By Nitin Thakor, President & CEO I read with interest this week an article In Modern Healthcare’s e-newsletter titled, “Uninsured rate dips below 10%.” The statistic comes from The Centers for Disease…

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Why Are Doctors Leaving Private Practice?

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• Post published:August 13, 2015
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According to a recent survey conducted by a major healthcare consulting firm, a growing number of U.S. doctors are leaving private practice for hospital employment. Only one-in-three will remain independent…

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