Kate Tuttle

  Obamacare wins again. The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Obamacare. They held in a 6-3 decision that the Affordable Care Act authorized federal tax credits for eligible Americans living not only in states with their own exchanges but also in the 34 states with federal exchanges. Those that challenged the law argued […]

  The healthcare industry continues down the path of transformation with the goal to provide higher quality, lower cost care for individuals and overall populations. To meet these new objectives, healthcare providers are entering into newly formed partnerships and entities, which bring regional healthcare providers together with health plans to address population health, integrated care […]

Healthcare is undergoing a seismic change in the way organizations think about healthcare delivery, and telehealth is one of the movements leading this evolution. Healthcare organizations are leveraging innovative technologies to: Reduce patient visits and lower healthcare costs Empower patients through self-treatment Deliver alternate methods of patient/provider communication Manage symptoms and medical conditions for the […]

Consumers today are more demanding than they ever have been before. They expect conveniences, easy access, choices and leverage the internet to find the best value. Regardless of the industry, consumers are drivers of change and organizations are identifying ways to connect with consumers and deliver a top-notch customer experience. Healthcare marketing executives need to […]

Connected health engages patients, members, providers, and the health community using technology to deliver quality care outside of the traditional medical setting. We have identified the top 10 connected health trends and highlighted them in the below infographic. For an in depth look at each trend check out our newly published guide on the Top […]

The healthcare industry tends to lag behind other industries when it comes to many things, especially the adoption and implementation of new technologies. There are several factors that contribute to this hesitancy, like the need to adhere to strict privacy and security regulations, new initiatives brought on by healthcare reform and consolidation within the industry. […]

We are all aware of the added pressures healthcare organizations are faced with today. Healthcare reform has created another level of complexity and organizations are turning to the cloud to help meet the rising demands of the evolving healthcare industry. Leveraging the cloud can help organizations transform their business models, become more data-driven, address regulatory […]

Social media in healthcare has evolved over the last several years. In 2009, Henry Ford Health System was the first to live tweet a surgery,and Mayo Clinic held the first Annual Health Care Social Media Summit. Since 2009, social media in healthcare has evolved from a PR tool to a vehicle used to manage population […]

When it comes to patient portals most provider organizations are focused on meeting the Meaningful Use requirements rather than creating a patient portal that truly engages their patients. While healthcare organizations have been making steady progress towards Meaningful Use (MU) Stage 2 attestation, the lack of patient engagement continues to be problematic. Creating a patient […]

More than 42,000 healthcare executives, thought leaders and health IT enthusiasts attended #HIMSS15, last week in Chicago. Several of Perficient’s healthcare experts provided their perspectives on the trends and challenges within the healthcare industry. Check out our Healthcare Industry Trends and Challenges video, a compilation of insights from members of the Perficient team.  

Over 42,000 healthcare IT enthusiasts and thought leaders attended HIMSS15 this year in Chicago. Thousands of others joined form various locations using social media to engage in the conversations. The HIT Super Bowl did not disappoint those in attendance and those joining the social media conversations. The conversations were around several different health IT topics […]

The healthcare industry continues to focus on ways to reduce cost and improve the quality of care for the individuals and communities they serve. Patient engagement is critical to the high-quality/low-cost initiative and healthcare organizations are turning to the retail industry for strategies used to engage and empower consumers. The key to patient engagement is […]