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We're taking a look back at the year that was 2020 in healthcare IT. What a year it's been. One that I'm sure none of us will forget and healthcare IT has played a crucial role in so many ways. Plus, in many ways the industry has been pushed forward in ways that would have taken decades to accomplish previously. On this episode we dive into the following questions as we look back at healthcare IT in 2020: * What was the most surprising Health IT thing in 2020? * Which non-traditional healthcare company was most in-the-news in 2020? * What was the best non COVID-19 thing that happened in Health IT? * When we look back at 2020 what will we point to that shaped the future?

We're taking a look back at the year that was 2020 in healthcare IT. What a year it's been. One that I'm sure none of us will forget and healthcare IT has played a crucial role in so many ways. Plus, in many ways the industry has been pushed forward in ways that would have taken decades to accomplish previously. On this episode we dive into the following questions as we look back at healthcare IT in 2020: * What was the most surprising Health IT thing in 2020? * Which non-traditional healthcare company was most in-the-news in 2020? * What was the best non COVID-19 thing that happened in Health IT? * When we look back at 2020 what will we point to that shaped the future?

As the COVID-19 vaccine finally arrives, healthcare faces a monumental task to track, distribute, and market the vaccine. In this episode, we dive into these challenging topics including things like patient identification, interoperability of vaccine information, and planning for vaccine needs. We also look at the marketing side of things and how healthcare marketers will need to build trust with patients that they can trust the vaccine.

As the COVID-19 vaccine finally arrives, healthcare faces a monumental task to track, distribute, and market the vaccine. In this episode, we dive into these challenging topics including things like patient identification, interoperability of vaccine information, and planning for vaccine needs. We also look at the marketing side of things and how healthcare marketers will need to build trust with patients that they can trust the vaccine.

As we hit the mark of 50 episodes, we thought it would be a great time to give thanks for the world of health IT. Plus, it made since to pair it with the season of gratitude we know as Thanksgiving. It's been a hard year for so many. While it's certainly been tough, there's also a lot to be grateful for. In this episode we look at some of the things we're grateful for in the world of health IT.

As we hit the mark of 50 episodes, we thought it would be a great time to give thanks for the world of health IT. Plus, it made since to pair it with the season of gratitude we know as Thanksgiving. It's been a hard year for so many. While it's certainly been tough, there's also a lot to be grateful for. In this episode we look at some of the things we're grateful for in the world of health IT.

In this episode, Colin Hung and John Lynn sit down to talk about their experiences at a myriad of recent virtual events. They share the following: * Insights, Unique Presentations, and Announcements * Healthcare IT Trends * Shocking Quotes * A look at virtual events – What do we think?

In this episode, Colin Hung and John Lynn sit down to talk about their experiences at a myriad of recent virtual events. They share the following: * Insights, Unique Presentations, and Announcements * Healthcare IT Trends * Shocking Quotes * A look at virtual events – What do we think?

For the 48th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we're talking about the 2020 Presidential Election and Its Impact on Health IT. Tomorrow is election day in the US and with every presidential election, there's an impact on healthcare. Whether it's new legislation or other changes, the one reality with a US presidential election is that healthcare is impacted. Just so it's clear, in this episode, we don't talk about what we'd like to have happen or who we'd like to be president or those types of questions. Instead, we talk about what we think is going to happen if either Trump or Biden get elected and what impact that will have on healthcare and health IT. We also dive into when we might see changes. Plus, Colin offers some interesting insights into universal healthcare (Medicare for All if you will) and how that happened in Canada. Here’s a quick preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode: * What if Biden wins the US presidential election? * What if Trump wins the US presidential election? * What policy and regulations could be impacted? * What will be the impact of either on health IT?

For the 48th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we're talking about the 2020 Presidential Election and Its Impact on Health IT. Tomorrow is election day in the US and with every presidential election, there's an impact on healthcare. Whether it's new legislation or other changes, the one reality with a US presidential election is that healthcare is impacted. Just so it's clear, in this episode, we don't talk about what we'd like to have happen or who we'd like to be president or those types of questions. Instead, we talk about what we think is going to happen if either Trump or Biden get elected and what impact that will have on healthcare and health IT. We also dive into when we might see changes. Plus, Colin offers some interesting insights into universal healthcare (Medicare for All if you will) and how that happened in Canada. Here’s a quick preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode: * What if Biden wins the US presidential election? * What if Trump wins the US presidential election? * What policy and regulations could be impacted? * What will be the impact of either on health IT?

In this episode, we discuss 4 EHR/EMR phases: * EMR Adoption * EMR Consolidation * EMR Optimization * EMR Extension We explore where the EHR market is right now and where we think most healthcare organizations are when it comes to adoption of EMR and EHR in their organization.

In this episode, we discuss 4 EHR/EMR phases: * EMR Adoption * EMR Consolidation * EMR Optimization * EMR Extension We explore where the EHR market is right now and where we think most healthcare organizations are when it comes to adoption of EMR and EHR in their organization.

While EHR vendors are offering their own telehealth solution, many third party telehealth vendors have been working in the space for a long time and have really compelling offerings as well.  Plus, many of them are expanding beyond the live video telehealth visits to other areas of telehealth like RPM (remote patient monitoring). In this episode we dive into the telehealth battle between EHR vendors and 3rd party telehealth vendors.  Plus, we talk about telehealth investment and whether we think it will continue.  Then, we also talk about what we see happening with consolidation in the telehealth space. Here’s a quick preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode: * EHR Telehealth vs Third-Party Telehealth * Will Telehealth Investment Continue? * When is Consolidation Coming?

While EHR vendors are offering their own telehealth solution, many third party telehealth vendors have been working in the space for a long time and have really compelling offerings as well.  Plus, many of them are expanding beyond the live video telehealth visits to other areas of telehealth like RPM (remote patient monitoring). In this episode we dive into the telehealth battle between EHR vendors and 3rd party telehealth vendors.  Plus, we talk about telehealth investment and whether we think it will continue.  Then, we also talk about what we see happening with consolidation in the telehealth space. Here’s a quick preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode: * EHR Telehealth vs Third-Party Telehealth * Will Telehealth Investment Continue? * When is Consolidation Coming?

For the 45th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we're talking the financial impact of COVID-19 on healthcare organizations. Plus, in this episode, we're excited to welcome a special guest host, Jon Kimerle, Head of Epic Solutions at Pure Storage.  Jon was a great guest host that brought a lot of knowledge and experience on how to handle these challenging times. Needless to say, healthcare has taken a big financial hit from COVID-19 and the shutdown of elective procedures.  In this episode, Jon Kimerle and I dive into the new financial constraints that healthcare organizations face and how it's impacting health IT leaders.  Then, we share how organizations can still drive innovation despite tightened budgets.  Finally, we look ahead to what's going to happen next as COVID-19 has forced healthcare's digital transformation. Here’s a quick preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode: * What pressures are healthcare organizations seeing due to budget constraints? * How is the financial situation impacting healthcare IT decision-makers? * How can organizations continue to drive innovation even as they tighten budgets? * How has COVID accelerated healthcare's digital transformation?  What do you predict will happen next?