In the first part of the blog series, we presented a broad view of the two categories on which the 21st Century Cures Act Final Rules are based – an open technology ecosystem and information blocking. The reporting period has been extended to help healthcare IT vendors prioritize COVID19 responses; however, it’s crucial to start planning and preparing to…
The constant waves of change that sweep the healthcare regulatory landscape ensure optimal care delivery to patients. Undoubtedly, putting the patient at the center is the core philosophy upon which the foundation of value-based healthcare rests. To strengthen this foundation, the ONC and CMS have issued two final rules of the 21st Century Cures Act, bringing under its purview…
Ensuring absolute security in the way we handle customer information has been one of the top priorities for us at HealthAsyst. And, this is exactly why we are delighted to receive the SOC 2 Type II Certification. Last year, we had received the ISO 27001 certification. It is indeed a true testament to the measures…
The world is facing an unprecedented test. And this is the moment of truth. Societies are in turmoil, and economies are in a nose-dive. When the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, addressed the extraordinary Virtual Leaders’ Summit of the G-20 on March 26th, it effectively summed up the impact of the pandemic on…
The medical community across the country is at the forefront to combat COVID-19 pandemic, risking it all. The count of COVID-19 cases is on a spike, and the numbers will substantially differ from the time I’m writing to the time you are reading this. The spread of the pandemic poses a big challenge for medical…
As 2020 unfolds with COVID-19, uncertainty hovers around the medical community on managing and containing the pandemic. Practices and Hospitals all across the country are adopting newer ways to navigate the situation. While hospitals in most states are running out of beds and a need for physical distancing surges, telehealth is in the spotlight like…
It isn’t every day that the Journal of the American Medical Association takes note of drawings of 7-year-olds. But when it did, the drawing sparked a conversation on the ‘Cost of Technology in Healthcare’. The drawing was unmistakable. It showed the artist—a 7-year-old girl—on the examining table. Her older sister was seated nearby in a chair, as was…
In the earlier posts in this series, you read about the why and how of integration in healthcare. Now, let’s look at what should be your considerations for a successful integration that will help you minimize IT operational costs, shorten time-to-value and reduce risks. Considerations for Successful Integration Define a clear integration strategy for the organization,…
