Here are 13 recent tips about IT implementation, usage and best practices from vendors, executives and administrators.
1. Adopt a smart cloud strategy to safeguard protected health information.
2. Keep the decision-making and assessment processes open to staff.
3. Auditing is the foolproof method for assessing effectiveness.
4. 'Reverse engineering' payer rules is the key to getting paid.
5. Establishing a strong data governance program will improve accuracy and performance measurement.
6. Manage data better to reduce administrative and financial security costs.
7. Implement automated workflows to reclaim funds.
8. Communication among stakeholders is crucial to successful implementation.
9. IT leadership is obligated to improve physician dissatisfaction with EHR.
10. Use on-hand technology to best control for a positive outcome during implementation.
11. In the age of intelligent data, your system should manage its data intelligently.
12. Beware, physicians and patients are in the cybercrime crosshairs.
13. Focusing on organizational preparedness will set a high standard for IT implemenation.