Christina's Considerations

The Future of Healthcare Technology

My January/February 2007 column in the Journal of Healthcare Management was titled The Future of Healthcare Technology. It sets the stage for my 2007 technology column and paints the big picture through my eyes! Read more →

LSU's NO Trauma Center

It seems that LSU is finally moving their trauma center back into Orleans Parish from their temporary quarters at Ochsner's Elmwood Hospital in Jefferson Parish. This is important because it is bringing vital trauma care closer to those who need... Read more →

RHIOs: A History Lesson for the Future

A HHN Most Wired has a new article that reviews old RHIO failures and future success. The author, George Schwend must have read our book or been listening in on our calls because his comments on successful RHIOs fit nicely... Read more →

Robert Kolodner, MD and HIT

HHS announced on Wednesday, the appointment of Dr. Kolodner as the permanent National Coordinator for Health IT. I welcome Dr. Kolodner and believe his experience as a Washington insider will go a long way to continue the groundwork laid by... Read more →

Aging Workers in Health Care Jobs

Healthcare providers are providing opportunities for aging workers and those that continue to offer flexibility will maintain an advantage over others. Aging healthcare workers is on the rise according to one study by the California Budget Project. The study reported... Read more →

One more article...

Health IT News carries the news! Read more →

Thielst in the News

I've been interviewed by Patty Enrado at Healthcare IT News and the article has also been picked up by IHealth Beat. In addition, Pamela Lewis Dolan from AMNews interviewed me. For those of you interested in the local take, go... Read more →

JHM Column: Mar/Apr 2007

My latest writings for the Journal of Healthcare Management are in the March/April 2007 issue and titled, "The New Frontier of Electronic, Personal and Virtual Health Records." I think it is worth your time if you are still trying to... Read more →

Interviews and Invitations to Speak

I'm getting a fair number of requests for interviews and invitations to speak to communities building their RHIO. A year ago, I had a flexible schedule and could accommodate these requests. Today, I have a new full time job as... Read more →