EHR optimization for CMS TEAM: Overcoming challenges and driving success
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) presents healthcare organizations with sophisticated quality measures that require a strategic approach to electronic health record (EHR) utilization. By leveraging the EHR infrastructure effectively, organizations can enhance data integration, streamline workflows, and drive performance improvements.
Why we must empower Canadian doctors to learn about new healthcare technologies
Let’s face it: most of us are tethered to our devices, literally always connected via Apple Watches, Fitbits, and other wearable technology. Although there are downsides to being tied to technology, devices that collect health-related information have potential to be useful for monitoring a person’s health and coordinating care with their provider.
Top benefits of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
As the healthcare industry navigates new and existing challenges, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) has become more essential than ever. By helping hospitals and health systems manage the complexities of value-based care, including operational efficiency and financial sustainability, CDI serves as a strategic enabler of success. Below are some key benefits of CDI that make it […]
Maximise your EPR investment: The power of benefits realisation
Electronic health records (EPRs) reshape healthcare, promising enhanced patient care, streamlined operations, and data-driven innovation. Yet, studies show up to 70% of digital health projects fail to deliver expected value due to inadequate planning.
The question every health system leader should be asking when it comes to cybersecurity
Hospitals are well-versed in disaster preparedness. Fire drills? Check. Emergency generator tests? Of course. Surge plans for flu season or COVID-19 spikes? Built into the playbook. But there’s one type of disaster that still gets treated as someone else’s problem – the province of the CIO or the security consultant – rather than what it […]
Addressing cybersecurity challenges in rural healthcare
This article, by Frank Cutitta, was originally published on Digital Health Insights.
Why AI documentation has the potential to humanize healthcare
When thinking about artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, it may seem counterintuitive to see its potential to humanize the field—but that’s precisely the promise of ambient listening and AI-powered scribe technologies. These powerful tools can alleviate hours of documentation burden for clinicians, allowing them to focus less on paperwork and more on making meaningful connections […]
Why strong clinical governance is essential for successful digital health transformation
This article was originally published on Becker’s Healthcare.
Celebrating 15 years of innovation and impact in healthcare
Fifteen years ago, Nordic embarked on a journey to enhance healthcare through the power of technology. As a strategic partner now serving more than 700 organizations worldwide, we’ve developed an eye for innovation and a passion for industry collaboration. As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we’re reflecting on how our growth has mirrored the evolution […]
Same-day visits: Will you be the leader to make it happen in your organization?
Imagine walking into a clinic and being told you can see a physician the same day. For most patients, this scenario feels as unlikely as winning the lottery. Yet, Allen M. Chen, MD and his colleagues at a tertiary-based National Cancer Institute-affiliated center have demonstrated through a two-year pilot initiative that same-day appointments are not […]