The Burden of Choice Along the EHR Journey 
It’s up to your health system to navigate the burden of choice and to connect those pieces for the most optimal patient care journey.
Optimum Healthcare ITNovember 3, 2022
4 Principles of Successful Governance 
We have compiled four principles that any organization should review when building a new or optimizing a current governance framework.
Dr. Sheryl BushmanFebruary 9, 2021
What is Telemedicine Going to Look Like in 2021? 
When looking at 2021, a few factors will determine telemedicine's growth & pervasiveness from both the provider and patient standpoint.
Optimum Healthcare ITFebruary 3, 2021
Appointment Migration Program Tips 
Whether you are implementing a new EHR or just the scheduling component, an appointment migration program will take effort & planning.
James MainerNovember 5, 2020
Epic to Integrate Microsoft Teams Connector 
The Microsoft Teams Connector, will allow clinicians to launch a virtual patient visit or consult in Teams directly from their EHR system.
Larry KaiserSeptember 30, 2020
Tips for a Successful Charge Capture and Champion Program 
Charge Capture and revenue accountability functions are gaining more transparency & accountability in modern EHR systems.
James MainerAugust 12, 2020
3 Keys to Effective Use of IT in Healthcare 
Often healthcare leaders incorrectly link the cause of symptoms, like physician burnout or poor operating performance, with effective use of IT systems as the failure…
Optimum Healthcare ITJune 5, 2019
Here we go again … Reset, Refuel, Optimize 
EHR expectations, functionality, and potential are always moving. And now it seems that it's time for an EHR reset.
Optimum Healthcare ITAugust 28, 2018
Center Stage: Leah Kromar, VP, Consulting Services 
Welcome to Optimum Healthcare IT’s "Center Stage" series. Our service line leaders have track records of service excellence in Healthcare IT and are passionate about…
Optimum Healthcare ITAugust 22, 2018
Transition to Change Readiness 
Practitioners are moving from the principles outlined in change management to the practical application of steps in organizational change readiness that ensure that organizations as…
Optimum Healthcare ITJuly 19, 2018
Cultural Considerations for Mergers & Acquisitions 
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…
Optimum Healthcare ITJune 14, 2018
M&A Success Dependencies: It’s Not Just About the Bottom Line 
Through Mergers & Acquisitions, organizations can strengthen their ability to offer services across the care continuum; but does that improve care?
Larry KaiserJanuary 23, 2018
Cost Savings from Standardizing the Formulary 
Providers use medications that they're familiar with & have had success with. Unless there is a compelling reason, they are unlikely to change their prescribing…
Dr. Sheryl BushmanJanuary 4, 2018
Claim Denials…Why do we still struggle after all these years? 
Regardless of how great your frontline staff is, claim denials are an unfortunate part of the medical billing terrain. Medical coding and billing is a…
Optimum Healthcare ITDecember 14, 2017
Interface Error Management 
Implementing comprehensive Interface Error Management Policies & Procedures, and the tools that go with such can prevent data loss and incomplete patient charts.
Optimum Healthcare ITNovember 28, 2017
Alert Fatigue is an Alarming Problem 
In theory, the more you alert a provider to potential problems, the better care the patient will receive. Pop-up alerts can simultaneously be one of…
Dr. Sheryl BushmanOctober 17, 2017
MACRA for Small Practices 
Due to the complexities of MACRA, small medical practices don’t have the human or financial resources to handle the transition easily.
Optimum Healthcare ITOctober 12, 2017
Do your Patient Access & Front End Revenue Cycle Processes need a Health Check? 
Have you performed a health check on Patient Access and Front End Revenue Cycle lately?
Optimum Healthcare ITAugust 22, 2017
3 Considerations when Planning Epic Upgrades 
Upgrading to new Epic versions is vital to organizational success. Getting your Epic Upgrade right starts with preparation. Read on about three things you need…
Optimum Healthcare ITAugust 10, 2017
MACRA 2018: More Flexibility, Improvements & Updates On The Way 
CMS gathered data over the past six months and has proposed a new rule for 2018. MACRA 2018: “The Quality Payment Program Year 2”.
Optimum Healthcare ITJuly 6, 2017
What Zombies can Teach you about Success in MACRA 
Search your organization for those that know or have an interest in MACRA. Expand your team. Focus on what is important to track and report.…
Optimum Healthcare ITApril 4, 2017
Health Maintenance with Epic Healthy Planet 
In Epic, the Health Maintenance build is one of the backbones of the Healthy Planet functionality, and as much as you would like to abandon…
Optimum Healthcare ITMarch 22, 2017
Succeed With MIPS: Improve Your Payment Adjustment In 90 Days 
You are passionate about the work you do, and the patients you serve. MIPS’s Quality category makes up 60% of your total score. Take a…
Optimum Healthcare ITMarch 7, 2017
Transitioning to MACRA & MIPS in 2017 – Have You Picked Your Pace? 
Part of the MACRA 101 Series In the last post in our MACRA 101 Series, we talked about how to tell if you were eligible…
Optimum Healthcare ITFebruary 7, 2017
Understanding MACRA – Are You Eligible? 
You've heard that you or your organization could get an incentive payment adjustment. That’s big. Read on to figure out if you are eligible to…
Optimum Healthcare ITJanuary 24, 2017
Patient Attribution and Care Teams – Managing Side-Effects of Population Health Initiatives 
Who is responsible for the care of a patient? This seemingly-simple question has become increasingly complex, and population health initiatives can act as a catalyst…
Optimum Healthcare ITDecember 27, 2016
