Six tech vendors align to make health records more interoperable
Mar 13, 2013
A half dozen electronic health record vendors have formed a non-profit organization called the Commonwell Health Alliance. The organization’s goal is to create a national infrastructure with common...
Small improvements in process pay big dividends
By
Stephen Carroll
Nov 28, 2012
It’s often the case that delivering on a simple promise involves managing a lot of complexity. To that end, we continually revisit and re-evaluate our programs and processes, looking to improve the...
The evolving role of the alternate site pharmacist
By
Rich McKeon, MBA
Oct 11, 2013
As the Baby Boom generation continues to age and move through the healthcare system, there are approximately 10,000 people entering Medicare every day. Additionally, some estimates are that the number...
Evaluating your packaging strategy
By
Rich McKeon
Jan 03, 2014
Making decisions to outsource nonsterile packaging to a reputable, trusted partner frees up internal resources to address sterile packaging needs.
Report addresses future of value-based reimbursement
Jun 14, 2016
McKesson has commissioned a report, titled “Journey to Value: The State of Value-Based Reimbursement in 2016,” which lists results from a national study of 465 payers and hospitals. The work...
Last day for the Tech Awards
Jul 31, 2013
Submissions to the second annual McKnight’s Tech Awards are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards return for second year
By
McKnight's Staff
May 06, 2013
Submissions are now being accepted for the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The awards are open to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement...