Healthcare

It is no secret that the healthcare industry is in a state of transformation and for good reason. In a recent international study that compared 11 nations on healthcare quality, access, efficiency, and equity, the United States was ranked last among wealthy countries. In other words, in the United States healthcare outcomes do not align […]

There is some interesting litigation on the dockets that could potentially have some far reaching implications for healthcare social media and the future of healthcare public websites. There was a class action lawsuit filed against Facebook and various healthcare organizations including American Cancer Society, Adventist Health System, BJC HealthCare, and the Cleveland Clinic. The suit […]

Healthcare organizations are beginning to understand the value of a great website. But what makes awebsite great? For many the website is the center of the digital experience. But rather than just being a place for people to find information, websites should focus on the customer experience by being: USEFUL, RESPONSIVE and INTUITIVE. Web analytics […]

The phrase digital transformation has been a big buzz word in healthcare and across other industries. The words digital transformation likely bring two questions to mind: what is it and what does it mean to me? Although it seems like a catchphrase, digital transformation is a business imperative even for healthcare organizations. Organizations that delay […]

Wow, what a conference. As we wrap up exhibit day 3 of the annual HIMSS conference I can’t help but reflect on a buzzword I heard throughout the day. That word is collaboration. Collaboration between providers and health plans; patients and providers, vendors; and employee. Provider and Health Plans: Healthcare organizations, both providers and health […]

We chatted with CIO David Chou at HIMSS16 about opportunities for growth for health systems. David (@dchou1107) has been named to several “Top Social CIO” and “CIOs to Know” lists. He is a visionary and resourceful leader with expertise in healthcare and digital technology and a proven track record of delivering innovative, state-of-the-art solutions.

We have wrapped up day 2 at HIMSS. A day full of connecting with others in the healthcare industry and diving into conversations about the challenges and trends in healthcare. As a patient, I always enjoy the conversations about connected health and learning how organizations are putting the patient and their journey at the center. […]

The dynamics of healthcare are changing every day. At HIMSS16, CIO David Chou discusses trends that will impact the industry in the coming years. David (@dchou1107) has been named to several “Top Social CIO” and “CIOs to Know” lists. He is a visionary and resourceful leader with expertise in healthcare and digital technology and a […]

HIMSS16 brings together more than 40,000 health IT professionals, 1,300 vendors and 300 education programs. A conference of such magnitude has us all seeking a little #HIMSSANITY at times. Here are some of our favorite #HIMSSANITY tweets during the event, and leading up to it.

We chat with CIO David Chou (@dchou1107) at HIMSS16 about the impact digital transformation is having on the healthcare industry and what to expect in the next five years. David has 13 years of experience in the healthcare industry and has been named to several “Top Social CIO” and “CIOs to Know” lists. He is […]

  Day one of #HIMSS16 has wrapped and it was a day full of networking and conversation around improving healthcare. While there were plenty of discussions about various topics in healthcare, there were three overwhelming themes that were consistent throughout the majority of my conversations. #1. Patient engagement and empowerment – One of the hot […]

#HIMSS15 was tweeted 88,990 times last year, and the digital chatter on the latest health IT technologies, trends and solutions is shaping up to be just as strong via this year’s #HIMSS16 hashtag. There was certainly no shortage of things to talk about in the Twittersphere today. Here are some of the happenings that had […]