The role of EHR extensions in enhancing patient care

Before the advent of electronic health records (EHRs), a patient’s interactions with a doctor were documented on paper records, which were available only at that point of care. Sharing patient data with another facility required a phone call or fax, and how quickly the physician obtained the record depended upon the responsiveness of the organization […]

Balancing humanity and technology in the future of healthcare

As some nations declare an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and begin to retreat from their emergency policies and restrictions, it’s a reminder of the dramatic impact healthcare systems have weathered over the past two years. Yet in reality, the pandemic is not over for the healthcare sector, which must now figure out the best […]

Healthcare interoperability can put people first

We strive for interoperability because it empowers us with relevant information to make better decisions. A successful interoperability strategy pairs functional technology with the support to use it. Interoperability is worthy of our attention because it helps each of us make better decisions. Whether a physician is reviewing patient results, a director is estimating supplies […]

Nordic Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

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Nordic, an award-winning global health and technology consulting company, today announced that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) has received certification for compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards.

Revenue cycle transformation: 3.4% increase in net revenue and still growing

A transformative engagement with Nordic helps Lawrence General Hospital achieve revenue goals. Lawrence General Hospital (LGH) faced a series of challenges with their revenue cycle operations. The private, non-profit, community hospital, which serves patients in the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts, went live with a new electronic health record (EHR) system in May 2019. They were […]

Elevating the power of the shared patient record

Data exchange exists on a continuum. At the most basic level, data exchange might mean a patient carries a physical CD of an X-ray from their PCP’s office to the orthopedic surgeon’s office and rehab clinic. It’s neither efficient nor patient-centered, but healthcare organizations still use this type of data exchange when there are no […]

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