Christina's Considerations

RHIOs and Rural Communities

In HHN Most Wired last week, an article by Greg Smith appeared -- RHIOs Offer Foothold to the Future. Greg explores what the future holds for health care executives, especially those leading rural providers. The reason I recommend this article... Read more →

Privacy

One of my RHIO and blogger friends, Dr. William Yasnoff, was quoted in a recent New York Times article on privacy. He and I seem to both be thinking about the same concern, perhaps because we read the same books.... Read more →

HIMSS 07 & Bookstore

Well, word from Fran at HIMSS is that the RHIO guide will be in the HIMSS Online Store next week. It will also be at the HIMSS 07 Bookstore in New Orleans. I've been talking to my friends in the... Read more →

Hospital Blogging

Three hospitals in New York have their own blog and use it like a community newsletter! I've been waiting to find one like this and here it is MediSys Network News. They just began in December, but are off to... Read more →

Mardi Gras

My dad sent a King Cake to us this week and it was a welcome surprise - with its green, gold and purple coloring. My youngest daughter wanted to find the baby and I reminded her that if she did,... Read more →

Keeping it Personal

I'm really concerned about the threats to health information exchange, especially those posed by privacy and security. In any effort to exchange health information (RHIO or not) the patient and the privacy and security of their health information needs to... Read more →

Home Monitoring in Cajun Country

In Cajun country, the Lafayette Advertiser is reporting that Acadian Ambulance has launched telehealth monitoring services to provide patients with chronic illnesses with daily home check-ups to help prevent hospitalization or readmission. I've posted on this topic (RPM) previously so... Read more →

My Weblog Readership

My weblog seems to be growing significantly in readership, so I want to welcome all of you who are starting to follow my posts. Please know that you are welcome to add your comments to any post that stimulates your... Read more →

AHA

The Ameican Hospital Association AHA is urging the IRS to promptly issue guidance for hospitals and health systems regarding arrangements to donate/share health information technology with physicians. I'm really happy to hear that the AHA is seeking to clarify this... Read more →

Guide to Establishing a Regional Health Information Organization

The Guide to Establishing a Regtional Health Information Organization, published by HIMSS is now at press and will be in print in time for HIMSS 07 in New Orleans. If you are going watch for copies on display and for... Read more →

How She Does It?

I missed Margaret's presentation recently because "work comes first", however, I think she may be on to something with her latest book titled, "How she does it!" I've had to play the game and do think I've helped change it... Read more →

Louisiana's HIT Redesign

If you are interested in an update on Healthcare Redesign in Louisiana and the status of Louisiana's RHIO, then visit. If you are not, then visit the New Orleans Visitors Bureau to help stimulate the economy! Read more →

CalRHIO Buzz

There is a buzz about CalRHIO's RFP to select a vendor to Build and Finance a statewide health information exchange utility and I'm looking forward to see who is selected. I'm also really excited to see that CalRHIO is pursuing... Read more →

The Future of Healthcare Technology

I was honored last year when the Journal of Healthcare Management invited me to write a column in 2007 on technology. The Future of Healthcare Technology is my first submission and just an overview of what to expect. The next... Read more →

ROI on P4P Programs

There is a new tool for calculating the ROI of hospital P4P programs and this is good. However, I caution administrators not to forget about the softer side of ROI, which is usually, with a little creativity, just as measureable.... Read more →