Kathleen A. Harder, Ph.D. and John R. Bloomfield, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, describe important elements that should be considered when developing and implementing a system-wide automated medical record (AMR) system. They are currently addressing these elements with SI member Allina Hospitals and Clinics, MN. Harder and Bloomfield discuss computer-user interface issues such as information display, […]

Kathy Brodbeck, VP Operations, St. Peter’s, Albany, New York, reviews the ROI on their implementation of a web based self staffing system and how they achieved the results.  Registrants will receive an “ROI Estimating Tool” in advance so that you can attend the call and address questions specific to your own organization’s estimated ROI if […]

Shannon Sock, Vice President, Healthcare Solutions, and Rick Cowan, MS, MBA, RPH, Executive Director, Clinical Departments Genesis Initiative, Sisters of Mercy Health System, Chesterfield, MO, review a broad based initiative in Patient Safety that integrates with Pharmacy and other aspects of Supply Chain management. Bar Code technology provides the technical infrastructure for this strategic project. […]

Skip Lemon, VP, and Jim Kuhn and Dan Coate, Directors, FCG, review evidence suggesting that certain applications and functions may well be done offshore, when blended with internal resources and management oversight. Lessons learned and best practices from project teams that include resources from Asia and case studies exemplifying how these “blended shore” models are […]

Tom Williams, Vice President, Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), presents an update on the statewide California pay for performance initiative. This program includes participation of six major health plans, 200 physician organizations and covers a population of almost 7 million commercial HMO members. Results from the first measurement year (2003) are discussed and overall program results […]

Many hospitals consider operational restructuring with the hope of ultimately creating a stronger company with enhanced potential for long-term growth. As hospitals struggle with economic and market pressures, they must find innovative ways to manage a successful turnaround. Join us and special guest, Barry Fowler, CFO at The Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED), […]

J. Jeffrey Burnich, M.D., Chief Quality Officer and Six Sigma Executive Leader at Mt. Carmel Health System, Columbus OH, reviews one of the most advanced Six Sigma programs in healthcare: over 450 completed projects have returned $50 million. He describes Mt. Carmel’s approach to project prioritization and selection and their strategy for delivering bottom line […]

Mark R. Anderson, FHIMSS, CPHIMS, and CEO, AC Group, describes downtime and it’s cost and impact as an important factor for every healthcare organization. Healthcare CIO's must ensure that downtime is minimized through close system management and by working closely with each technology vendor. He provides guidelines for signing new contracts, and selecting vendors based […]

Robert Mandel, MD, CMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, reviews two large collaborative efforts to promote the adoption of technology by providers to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery in Massachusetts. The eRx Collaborative is entering its second year promoting the adoption of e-prescribing technology. With over 1000 prescribers already deployed and […]

Jon Burns, Regional CIO, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

CO-HOSTED WITH HIMSS: Mike Davis, Executive Vice President, HIMSS Analytics, reviews the current status of the clinical systems application environment of US hospitals, and initiatives that hospitals have undertaken to position their organizations for an electronic medical record. Dave Garets, CEO, HIMSS Analytics, facilitates open discussions following the market review.

Scott Weingarten, CEO, Zynx Health, Los Angeles. Engaging physicians and assuring their support might be the most critical issue related to the success of CPOE, EMR, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives. When physicians are "on board," success is much more probable. Conversely, physician resistance has led to a number of CPOE, HCIT, and other […]