Christina's Considerations

Telehealth, the Cloud and BI — oh my!

My guest blog post for Health IT Exchange made it onto their list of top 7 community blogs of 2011. Telehealth, the cloud and BI — oh my! includes my post on the importance of connecting health IT with disaster... Read more →

Earthquake Publications for Businesses

Thousands of earthquakes occur in the United States each year; most are too small to significantly affect businesses and communities. However, large and very damaging earthquakes have occurred in the past and could happen again at anytime. In general, many... Read more →

EHR Pitfalls

My latest article for HIT Exchange Magazine, titled EHR Pitfalls, is drawn from a lively HIMSS LinkedIn Group discussion (via social media) that has lasted for over two years. It all started with a fairly straight-forward question -- "what are... Read more →

Mobile Resources for Managing Risks

My last post on data security highlighted the role of the growing use of unsecured mobile devices and this keeps me watching for tools that can help hospitals and other providers manage the risks. I did come across a couple... Read more →

5 Facts You Should Know About Nurse Practitioners

From time to time I include guest posts on my blog and this is one. I see the role of nurse practitioners in a new healthcare delivery system being significant, so I'm especially pleased to share this post with my... Read more →

Measuring: Elmo and Healthcare

I learned something about measuring today - from Drew Brees and Elmo. I thought of adding the video below since it includes two of my favorite things - the Saints and Sesame Street - and people - Elmo and Drew.... Read more →

Healthcare Providers Stifle Online Free Speech

As I've mentioned before in posts, my background includes service as a hospital risk manager. So, I'm an advocate of techniques to minimize risk. However, I've learned of one that really goes a bit too far and actually takes us... Read more →

When Agnes' stroke hit, acting FAST saved her life

My work with the Telestroke Initiative has given me an opportunity to learn a great deal about stroke care and to know some of the people at the National Stroke Association. In the process, I've also heard about some stories... Read more →

Hospital Leadership

I'm a student, educator and practitioner of leadership. Hummm, wonder if practitioner is the right word... Anyway, I like the article in today's issue of Beckers Healthcare Leadership: 7 Adjectives to Describe the Best Hospital Executives and the list they... Read more →

CMS releases 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule

The recently published 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule (November 28 Federal Register) contains an important provision that is moving us even closer to resolving the reimbursement issue related to telemedicine. Telehealth consultation changes The Initial inpatient telehealth... Read more →

12 Ways to Health Holiday Song

The CDC's 12 Way to Health song is great for any holiday gathering! Play the song, set to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas, during school or office parties. It is especially appropriate for use by hospitals and... Read more →

Tulane's New Football Stadium

Tulane University has finally recovered financially from Hurricane Katrina and today announced the re-building of a football stadium on campus. The old beloved and historic Tulane Stadium, built in 1926, was torn down in 1980. This meant that I, as... Read more →

Apps for Flu Season

Flu season is upon us so it is a good time for me to remind my readers to get those flu shots. Some of you may also be interested in Appitalism’s list of recommended apps: Medscape Medscape from WebMD is... Read more →

Hospital CEO Sees the Impact of Telestroke Firsthand

This is a great story for all of my hospital administrator friends who are still trying to understand the value of telemedicine and telestroke services. While attending a meeting for the Colorado Hospital Association in Vail, CO, Mr. Brad Cochenennet,... Read more →

Best Health Blogs of 2011 Nominee

Healthline is having a contest to identify the best health blogs of 2011 and Christina's Considerations is one of their nominees. Right now I'm listed as #11 and don't know that I'll win, but I'd at least like to make... Read more →

The Other Defensive Medicine... Security!

Two months ago I participated in a program on hospital safety and security and earlier this week I was interviewed for an article on the same subject. It is amazing how seemingly random things can string together. I hope you... Read more →

Healthcare Data Breaches are Up 32%

Ponemon Institute has released their study findings on hospitals and patient privacy and the results seem to confirm my fears from a few months ago when I looked at the cost data breaches. The wake-up call comes straight from the... Read more →