HIMSS14 Review: Pushing the Boundaries of Semantic Interoperability Across Payer-Provider Networks
Thu, 3/6/2014 - 9:10amRob Brull0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
See Part 1 of my HIMSS14 Session Review: Overcoming The Current and Future Challenges ACOs Will Face
In this HIMSS14 session, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center presented its challenges in integrating 49 clinical source systems across its health system. The driver behind this integration was based on the industry redesign of how healthcare will be delivered. Included among these drivers are the:
Switch from a facility centered record...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - March 6, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: rob.brull at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
HIMSS14 Review: Overcoming The Current and Future Challenges ACOs Will Face
Wed, 3/5/2014 - 3:25pmRob Brull0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
More than 200 Education Sessions were available to attendees of the HIMSS14 conference this year. Topics varied from Patient Engagement to Public Policy to Care Coordination. With so many sessions to choose from, it is hard to narrow down and attend all that might be relevant. My goal was to attend those related to interfacing and aimed to address the challenges faced in today’s environment. Below is a summary of the first of three sessions I ...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - March 5, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: rob.brull at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
Peace of Mind with Meaningful Use Certification
Mon, 2/17/2014 - 11:11amRob Brull0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
Integration engines are at the core of transmitting data, both internally and externally. Many Meaningful Use requirements rely on the transmission of data. The CMS recently addressed the question of whether the integration engine must itself be a certified technology.
The above graphic really says it all. The information was taken from the CMS website, FAQ number 3211.
The question can be applied to an interface engine in this scenario...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - February 17, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: rob.brull at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
Infographic: Health Data Interoperability in the United States
Mon, 2/10/2014 - 9:16amJeff Zinger0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
HIMMS14 in Orlando is fast approaching, which makes this is the perfect time for our new infographic that illustrates the progress in the vital area of health data interoperability.
While the numbers of this graphic are encouraging, several barriers remain before the industry will realize interoperability, including some criteria defined in Meaningful Use Stage 2. These obstacles are detailed in a new, yet-to-be-released white paper by HIMSS ...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - February 10, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: jzinger Source Type: blogs
Five Consecutive Years: KLAS Category Leader in Interface Engine Market Segment
Thu, 1/30/2014 - 9:51amJon Mertz0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
Working at Corepoint Health the past eight years has been special. As a company, we develop, implement, and support interoperability software, so we are literally in the middle of healthcare.
Being in the middle creates opportunities and challenges and, through it all, our focus has always been, “Do what is right for our customers.” One of the reasons my experience here has been special is because many companies make this statement and few ...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - January 30, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: jonmertz Source Type: blogs
Data Communication Methods in Healthcare: Modernizing Health Data Delivery
Tue, 1/14/2014 - 3:02pmChad Johnson0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
It’s pretty much a given at this point in time that every health IT professional knows there are different standards in healthcare like HL7 and different ways to “follow” these standards. That’s been the case for several years and is unlikely to change any time soon. Luckily for most healthcare providers, there is a #1 in KLAS interface engine that can help you overcome interoperability issues with HL7 data.
I’ve always been told t...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - January 14, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: chad.johnson at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
MEDITECH Hospital Upgrades Integration Engine
Thu, 1/9/2014 - 2:36pmJeff Zinger0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
Recently the Corepoint Health Professional Services team had an opportunity to assist a new customer, Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, NC, upgrade their legacy interface engine to Corepoint Integration Engine in a MEDITECH 6.07 environment.
When the Java programmer responsible for building all of their interfaces left, it created an opportunity to upgrade their integration engine and better support new interfaces that would soon be needed.
With...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - January 9, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: jzinger Source Type: blogs
Stark Exception Extended, Leaving Options Open for Subsidizing Interoperability
Wed, 1/8/2014 - 10:19amRob Brull0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
The Stark Exception has aided in interoperability of the physician community by allowing health care entities to subsidize physician purchases of electronic health records (EHR) items and services, while requiring that subsidized software be interoperable.
The Stark Exception was set to expire at the end of 2013, but on December 23 the government posted new final rules that extend the sunset date to December 31, 2021. This amendment allows heal...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - January 8, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: rob.brull at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
The Direct Project in Meaningful Use Stage 2
Thu, 12/19/2013 - 12:34pmRob Brull0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
On December 18, Corepoint Health announced that it had completed the Meaningful Use Stage 2 criteria related to using the Direct Project for Transfer of Care (ToC) scenarios.
The ToC requirement has received much attention in the preparation for Meaningful Use Stage 2 attestation, as it is a Core Objective that requires Eligible Hospitals (EHs) and Eligible Professionals (EPs) to send an electronic Summary of Care document to the next care pr...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - December 19, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: rob.brull at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
Meaningful Use Stage 3 Timeline Extension
Tue, 12/17/2013 - 6:53amRob Brull0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
On December 6, 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an extension of the timeline for Meaningful Use Stage 3. Stage 3, which was initially targeted to begin in 2016, will now begin in 2017. This gives vendors and providers an additional year to get ready for the Stage 3 criteria.
The diagram above provides a graphic of the stage timelines for providers. For those providers on track to begin Stage 3 in 2016, they ...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - December 17, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: rob.brull at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
The Value of Monitoring Metrics
Fri, 12/13/2013 - 3:28pmChad Johnson0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
Corepoint Integration Engine metrics provide users with a historical view of connections and system information. Using the metric information, users can quickly determine what events may be influencing the performance and effectiveness of the integration engine. Common events include an increase in message volume or increase in number of connections.
The detailed metric information allows users to be proactive, rather than react after negat...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - December 13, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: chad.johnson at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
Metrics Reporting in Corepoint Integration Engine
Fri, 12/13/2013 - 3:28pmChad Johnson0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
Corepoint Integration Engine metrics provide users with a historical view of connections and system information. Using the metric information, users can quickly determine what events may be influencing the performance and effectiveness of the integration engine. Common events include an increase in message volume or increase in number of connections.
The detailed metric information allows users to be proactive, rather than react after negat...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - December 13, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: chad.johnson at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
5 Questions to Ask When Calling a Reference During the RFP Process
Fri, 11/22/2013 - 10:00amRob Brull0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
When engaging in a RFP process for a new software vendor, calling references is arguably one of the most important steps of the process. Although it can be time consuming to coordinate calls and analyze all the feedback, the comments of peers who have recently gone through the same process can be invaluable. One of the toughest things about reference calls is narrowing down what to ask. Below are five questions which are recommended for any r...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - November 22, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: rob.brull at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
Windows Servers Continue to Shine in Reliability Surveys, Downtime No Longer a Concern
Mon, 11/11/2013 - 1:33pmShane Damico0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
For integration engines, uptime is absolutely critical to keep clinical information flowing within the four walls and outside to affiliated providers.
Throughout its history, Microsoft Windows has been marred by the perception of unreliability both in the desktop and server space. However in the server space, Microsoft has been consistently closing the gap in reliability with its competitors during the past decade.
According to ITIC’s lat...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - November 11, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: shane.damico Source Type: blogs
Interoperability Success: Radiology Consultants of Iowa
Wed, 10/30/2013 - 4:02pmChad Johnson0 Comments var addthis_config = {ui_click: true,data_track_clickback: true,data_ga_social: true,data_ga_property: UA-317164-6};
Radiology Consultants of Iowa believes that providing integrated services to the referral community is the best way to stand out from their competitors, which is key for modern radiology practices. RCI isn’t necessarily the cheapest radiology provider in the marketplace, said CIO Joe Moore, but they differentiate their services by consistently providing the best quality and the fastest turnaround times, “and it’s not even close,” he...
Source: NeoTool Healthcare IT Blog - October 30, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: chad.johnson at corepointhealth.com Source Type: blogs
