Optimum Healthcare IT

January 4, 2019

Optimum’s Top 5 Blog Posts of 2018

Read Time: 2 min With 2019 now upon us, we thought you might enjoy a compilation of the top 5 most popular blog posts of 2018, in one place...
December 20, 2018

2018 Healthcare IT Year in Review

Read Time: 3 min In 2018, the Healthcare IT industry saw a great deal of advancement and disruption. In this Healthcare IT Year in Review, we discuss four of the biggest stories of 2018.
December 11, 2018

Healthcare and the Holidays

Read Time: 2 min Healthcare and the holidays are an unfortunate pairing. While widely regarded as a happy time, the holidays can also be treacherous. 
November 13, 2018

Is Healthcare Ready for 5G?

Read Time: 3 min 5G is expected to allow connectivity speeds of around 10 GB per second, which is about 20 times faster than 4G. 5G will also bring low latency & the ability to support millions, if not billions, of devices.
November 1, 2018

Today’s Challenges in Healthcare IT

Read Time: 5 min Just a few years ago, healthcare executives were worried about EHR adoption, meaningful use, and HIPAA compliance. Today, they are faced with a whole new set of challenges and rules that are continually changing.
October 2, 2018

Apple Improving Health, Care

Read Time: 4 min Given the slow pace of technology adoption in healthcare, the willingness of these institutions to work with Apple Heatlh is immense.
September 25, 2018

5 Questions with Andy Crowder, Corporate SVP and CIO, Scripps Health

Read Time: 8 min In this installment of the Optimum Healthcare IT Executive Interview Series, we have five questions for Andy Crowder, Corporate SVP, and CIO at Scripps Health
August 17, 2018

Optimum Healthcare IT Awarded Top EHR Implementation Advisors in Black Book Survey

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT rated highest among competing firms in Epic Implementation consulting and as a top two overall advisor in client-rated healthcare IT engagements for Go-Live Support.
August 16, 2018

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its 37th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Read Time: 3 min Inc. Magazine Unveils Its 37th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000. For the 3rd Time, Optimum Healthcare IT Appears on the list, ranking No. 2893.
August 2, 2018

Optimum Healthcare IT Sets Itself Apart in KLAS Go-Live Services Report

Read Time: 3 min Optimum Healthcare IT is featured as a top-rated large-scale firm in the Go-Live Services as outlined in the KLAS Go-Live Services 2018 report.
July 31, 2018

4 Questions with Renee Broadbent, AVP, Population Health, UMass Memorial Healthcare

Read Time: 4 min In this installment of Optimum Healthcare IT’s “4 Questions with…” executive interview series, we speak with Renee Broadbent, AVP, Population Health, UMass Memorial Healthcare.
July 25, 2018

It’s Time to Increase Cybersecurity Efforts

Read Time: 3 min Healthcare data breaches have affected over 3.2 MILLION people so far in 2018. It's past time for healthcare to increase cybersecurity efforts.
July 17, 2018

Change How You Approach Change in Healthcare

Read Time: < 1 min A systematic approach to change management helps organizations adjust to expectations & skills. With the inevitability of the ever-changing healthcare industry, leaders need to overcome the barriers that result in failure.
July 11, 2018

Optimum Healthcare IT Named to Jacksonville Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies List for 3rd Time

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT named one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing companies in Jacksonville, Florida for the 3rd consecutive year.
July 10, 2018

4 Questions with Anna Turman, CEO, Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services

Read Time: 5 min Optimum Healthcare IT’s “4 Questions with…” executive interview series, where we interview top thought leaders in the Healthcare IT space.
June 14, 2018

Cultural Considerations for Mergers & Acquisitions

Read Time: 4 min Organizational culture is one of the critical measurable factors that dictate whether a merger or acquisition is a success. Do the different cultures of the organizations meld together well? Was employee satisfaction measured and monitored?
June 7, 2018

Optimum Healthcare IT Named to Healthcare Informatics’ HCI 100 List for Second Consecutive Year

Read Time: 3 min For the 2nd consecutive year, Optimum Healthcare IT has been ranked on the Healthcare Informatics Top 100 list. Optimum’s ranking of #65 is up from #73 on the 2016 list. The ranking increase is attributed to year-over-year revenue growth of 14.3%.
June 6, 2018

Epic Implementation at INTEGRIS Health

Read Time: 2 min Integris Health successfully implements Epic’s Enterprise Electronic Health Record system with Optimum Healthcare IT and saves over $6.5M.
June 4, 2018

Optimum Healthcare IT: Redefining ERP in Healthcare

Read Time: 3 min Optimum Healthcare IT is at the forefront of confronting healthcare ERP challenges by assisting healthcare organizations with Best-in- KLAS consulting services to enable them to implement and optimize their ERP solutions.
May 15, 2018

4 Questions with Amy Andrade, AVP of Research, Meharry Medical College and Data Science Center

Read Time: 5 min Optimum Healthcare IT’s “4 Questions with…” executive interview series, where we interview top thought leaders in the Healthcare IT space.
May 4, 2018

New Proposed CMS Rule – Promoting Interoperability

Read Time: 3 min The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new 1,883-page proposed rule that will rename and rebrand Meaningful Use as Promoting Interoperability. The proposed rule is currently open for public opinion, and no policies will be enacted until the final rule is released in August.
March 27, 2018

EHR Trends – Usage and Adoption

Read Time: < 1 min The implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) has been a […]
March 20, 2018

The Complex ERP Lifecycle

Read Time: < 1 min Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are complex and require proper […]
March 14, 2018

Black Book Research Recognizes Optimum Healthcare IT

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT recognized at HIMSS18 in Las Vegas by Black Book Research for Highest Client Satisfaction in IT Advisory Services. Additionally, Optimum Healthcare IT was ranked #1 for Enterprise EHR Implementation and IT Advisory.
March 13, 2018

4 Questions with James Feen, SVP and CIO at Southcoast Health

Read Time: 4 min Optimum Healthcare IT’s “4 Questions with…” executive interview series, where we interview top thought leaders in the Healthcare IT space.
March 9, 2018

HIMSS18: Time for Reflection

Read Time: 3 min HIMSS18 provided an opportunity for our team to talk with a lot of great people who are just as passionate about improving healthcare through best practices and IT solutions as we are. At Optimum, we are committed to helping our clients improve healthcare delivery by providing world-class consulting services.
March 8, 2018

HIMSS18 Day Two Recap

Read Time: 3 min The second day of HIMSS18 was jam-packed with activities and knowledge sharing. With experts in Training and Activation, Managed Services, Security, Lab Services, Epic Community Connect and Advisory Services, Booth #1655 has something for just about everyone.
March 7, 2018

HIMSS18 Day One Recap

Read Time: 3 min Optimum Healthcare IT recaps day 1 of HIMSS18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read their take on the day's happenings and get a look at booth #1655.
March 1, 2018

Optimum Healthcare IT hosts free SPOTme Skin Cancer Screening on March 23

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT will be hosting a free skin cancer screening on March 23, 2018, in conjunction with the Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation.
February 27, 2018

Southcoast Health teams with Optimum Healthcare IT and SouthCoast Federal Credit Union to raise $10,000 for Hurricane Harvey victims

Read Time: 4 min Southcoast Health teams with Optimum Healthcare IT and SouthCoast Federal Credit Union to raise $10,000 for Hurricane Harvey victims
February 22, 2018

Five Reasons to Drop by Booth #1655 at HIMSS18

Read Time: 3 min While you’re looking to maximize your stay in Vegas at HIMSS18 stop by Optimum Healthcare IT’s booth, #1655.  Here are five reasons that will make you glad you did.
February 1, 2018

3 Questions with Chris Longhurst, CIO at UC San Diego Health

Read Time: 3 min Optimum Healthcare IT’s “3 Questions with…” executive interview series, where we interview top thought leaders in the Healthcare IT space.
January 30, 2018

Optimum Healthcare IT Again Recognized as Best in KLAS Overall IT Services Firm

Read Time: 3 min For the 2nd Consecutive Year, Optimum Healthcare IT has been awarded the coveted Best in KLAS Overall IT Services Firm.
January 23, 2018

M&A Success Dependencies: It’s Not Just About the Bottom Line

Read Time: 4 min Through Mergers & Acquisitions, organizations can strengthen their ability to offer services across the care continuum; but does that improve care?
January 22, 2018

HIMSS18 Guide

Read Time: < 1 min HIMSS brings together health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors […]
January 4, 2018

Formulary Management: Effects of Standardized Vs Non-Standardized

Read Time: < 1 min Providers, by nature, are creatures of habit. Once they’re comfortable […]
December 12, 2017

Optimum Healthcare IT Completes Ground-Breaking Epic Connect Project

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT announced today the successful completion of the first academic medical center Epic Connect project in the country between UCI Health (UCI) and UC San Diego Health (UCSD).
November 28, 2017

The ROI of Interface Error Management

Read Time: < 1 min As implementations mature and integration with 3rd party applications and entities […]
November 16, 2017

4 Questions with Cara Babachicos, Senior VP & CIO at South Shore Health System

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT’s “4 Questions with…” executive interview series, where we interview top thought leaders in the Healthcare IT space.
October 24, 2017

Epic Help Desk and Call Center Support at The Guthrie Clinic

Read Time: 2 min Guthrie Maintained High Revenue Integrity And Full Schedules During Enterprise-Wide Revenue Cycle Implementation by Partnering With Optimum Healthcare IT for Epic Help Desk and Call Center Support
October 17, 2017

Rules of Thumb, Benefits, and Dangers of EHR Alerts

Read Time: < 1 min In theory, the more you alert a provider to potential […]
September 5, 2017

Checklist for Preventing Ransomware

Read Time: 2 min Chances are you know someone in healthcare whose organization has suffered […]
August 16, 2017

Inc. Magazine Unveils 36th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Read Time: 4 min For the 2nd Time, Optimum Healthcare IT Appears on the Inc. 5000 list,  Ranking No. 2565 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 137.21%
August 15, 2017

Optimum Healthcare IT Opens Managed Services Office in Duluth, MN

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT announced that the company is expanding into Duluth, Minnesota by opening a Managed Services office center to support their electronic health record (EHR) Managed Services division.
August 1, 2017

Optimum Healthcare IT Supplements Epic Service Desk at The Guthrie Clinic

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT provides pre and post go-live level 1 call center operational EHR application support for The Guthrie Clinic Epic go-live.
July 20, 2017

Optimum Healthcare IT Again Named One of the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies in Jacksonville

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT named one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing companies in Jacksonville, Florida for the 2nd consecutive year.
July 13, 2017

Optimum Healthcare IT is Top-Rated Broad Firm for Implementation in KLAS Report

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT announced as a top-rated firm in EHR Implementation Services as outlined in the KLAS Implementation Services 2017 report.
July 12, 2017

Epic Community Connect at Allegheny Health Network

Read Time: 2 min Allegheny Health Network gains ongoing physician confidence in future installs and shortens install timeline by 40% with Optimum Healthcare IT.
June 13, 2017

Testing, It’s Not Just For IT Anymore

Read Time: 2 min Why do you test? When do you test? How deep […]
June 12, 2017

Clearsense, LLC Names Michael Hyder as President

Read Time: 3 min Michael Hyder, MD, MPH will join Clearsense to serve as its President and will serve as Executive Vice President of Health Care Delivery for Optimum Healthcare IT.