Christina's Considerations

Patient Determination

I've always been a very big advocate for patients taking more responsibility and being actively involved in decisions about their health care and treatment. Yes, we all respect the recommendations of our healthcare providers and trust them to do well... Read more →

A couple of articles

Below are links to a couple of articles which include my comments about my work pre- VCMC/SPH. I was particularly pleased to receive the Spirit of HIMSS Award and have my contributions included in Weekly Insider. Gov't HIT Article AMA... Read more →

I'm a blip... but one they will never forget!

The local Ventura County Star Newspaper had a wonderful article on the one year re-opening anniversary of Santa Paula Hospital. Hopefully, because of my passion in my work and belief in the local community I'll be a blip they will... Read more →

Competition between RHIOs for geography?

A couple of weeks ago I had an opportunity to share a dinner with someone from a community with a budding RHIO. It was at an event that brought hospital executives from around the country together, so I was pleased... Read more →

Health Evolution Partners

It is no surprise that Dr. Brailer is surfacing again and this time with a new organization to investing in improved healthcare financial performance. Of course, this will include innovative IT solutions, such as, remote patient monitoring, management of chronic... Read more →

The Goal: Patient Management

According to a recent Health Data Management article, the EHR (records management) isn't the goal! The goal for any successful implementation should be patient management! Read more →

Who is sick in your neighborhood?

Did you ever want to post your symptoms and see how many other people in your area had the same ones? Or, did you every want to peak at what might be going around in the neighborhood -- so you... Read more →

Doctor loses license!

... for prescribing antibiotics for sore throats in children! It makes my heart hurt! Thank you Dr. Reider! Read more →

Another one bites the RHIO dust!

A fellow RHIO blogger is reporting that another one will bite the dust and is predicting a third announcement. I want to caution everyone, that this is all part of the natural process of the cream rising to the top... Read more →

HHS Blogging about Flu

The federal government has had a history of obtaining public comment, but their processes have recently entered the blogosphere! And, this is a really good thing because it makes it fairly easy to contribute and read the responses! The topic... Read more →