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    Ep. 104: Julie Watson on Behavioral Health in the Workplace

    by Julie Watson   |   November 20, 2018

    On this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Julie Watson, Chief Population Health Officer with Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan, explains how addressing mental illness in the workplace can help employees live happier, healthier lives.

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    Enhancing Consumer Engagement with a Clinically-Informed Customer Relationship Management System

    by Ray Herschman
    November 19, 2018
    Customer relationship management technology can help health care organizations leverage their data assets and provide the personalized experience that consumers expect.

    Why National Rural Health Day Is a Boost for Rural Care Needs

    by Mitchell Clark
    November 15, 2018
    More than 60 million Americans live in rural communities. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate the health care providers in these vibrant areas and address the unique health and care needs of rural populations.

    6 Blogs on Improving Health Outcomes in Rural Communities

    by Cerner Corporation
    November 14, 2018
    Health professionals, hospitals and clinics in rural communities across the nation deserve our praise for their collaborative, innovative and educational efforts to improve health. In honor of National Rural Health Day, here are six blogs on the importance of prioritizing technology that empowers these health care providers.

    Ep. 103: Teryl Eisinger on the Value of National Rural Health Day

    by Teryl Eisinger
    November 13, 2018
    Teryl Eisinger, executive director at National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, joins The Cerner Podcast to talk about National Rural Health Day (November 15) and the unique health care needs of rural America.

    Access to Care: Regulatory Directions for Rural Health

    by John Travis
    November 12, 2018
    The state of the Affordable Care Act, and the decisions of state and federal elected officials, play an important role in the current and future regulatory path for rural health.

    How The Digital Bridge Is Transforming Public Health Interoperability

    by Dr. Bob Harmon
    November 7, 2018
    As the push for interoperability in health care continues, The Digital Bridge initiative is working to advance bidirectional electronic information flow between health care delivery systems and public health agencies.

    Episode 102: John Windom on Veteran Affairs' Electronic Health Records Modernization

    by John Windom
    November 6, 2018
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is working with Cerner to redesign its electronic health record system. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, John Windom, executive director of VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization, discusses how he anticipates this project will help Veterans and their providers and move the bar with national interoperability and other VA health priorities.

    Perspectives on Value in Health Care

    by Melissa Hendricks
    November 5, 2018
    The health care industry can provide greater value for consumers with a focus on meeting the needs of the individual.

    Olathe Health to Integrate All Business and Clinical Systems Across Entire Health Network, Further Personalizing Patient Experience

    by Cerner Corporation
    November 5, 2018
    A recent technology integration is giving Olathe Health patients a more streamlined and personalized patient experience at Olathe Medical Center, Miami County Medical Center and all Olathe Health clinics.

    Lake Regional Health System Collaborates with MU Health Care on Shared Cerner EHR

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 31, 2018
    Lake Regional Health System and University of Missouri Health Care are collaborating to provide patients with improved access to their health information.

    How Health Care Organizations Can Leverage Brand Power

    by Alina Wheeler
    October 31, 2018
    A hospital's brand is its biggest asset. By building and maintaining a strong reputation, health care organizations can stand out in a competitive marketplace and cultivate trust, long-term relationships with consumers and partners.

    DoD and VA Update: Early Results, Fine-tuning and Next Steps

    by Travis Dalton
    October 30, 2018
    Leveraging the expertise and insights of our partners and our commercial clients, Cerner is working to achieve more efficient interoperability for the DoD and VA – creating a single health record across more than 1,700 health care sites and a lifetime of seamless care for nearly 20 million Servicemembers, Veterans and their beneficiaries.

    The Number One Way to Prevent Hospital Readmissions

    by Tim Arnold
    October 30, 2018
    More efficient follow-up visits can prevent disruptive, costly hospital readmissions.

    Plumbers Local Union 130 UA Selects Cerner to Manage Health Center for Members

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 29, 2018
    Plumbers Local Union 130 United Association (UA) announced it has selected Cerner to operate a health center in the southwest Chicago area, where members of Local 130 and their families can receive health and care services as a part of their union benefits.

    Ep. 101: Defense Healthcare Management Systems' Stacy Cummings on MHS GENESIS

    by Stacy Cummings
    October 29, 2018
    Stacy Cummings, program executive officer for the Defense Healthcare Management Systems, joins The Cerner Podcast to discuss MHS Genesis, a modernized electronic health record that is poised to deliver smarter, safer care to military health facilities around the world.

    Cerner Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 25, 2018
    Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) today announced results for the 2018 third quarter that ended September 29, 2018.

    Christiana Care Health System Wins 2018 ANCC Magnet Prize

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 25, 2018
    The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced today that Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, DE, is the recipient of the 2018 ANCC Magnet Prize®, sponsored by Cerner.

    How Midterm Election Results Will Affect U.S. Health Care Policies

    by Meg Marshall
    October 24, 2018
    The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections on November 6 will have a direct impact on the accessibility and delivery of health care.

    Ep. 100: MedStar Health's Pete Celano on the Future of Precision Medicine

    by Pete Celano
    October 23, 2018
    Pete Celano of MedStar Health discusses how clinicians can use the emerging approach of precision medicine to better diagnosis, treat and prevent diseases.

    How KLAS’s Arch Collaborative is Improving Clinician EHR Satisfaction: Q&A with Memorial Health System's Dr. David Graham

    by Dr. David Graham
    October 22, 2018
    The global KLAS Arch Collaborative provides health care organizations with accurate, honest and impartial feedback from EHR users.

    CEHRT and its MACRA and QPP Implications for Eligible Clinicians

    by Josh Mast
    October 18, 2018
    As the concept of CEHRT expands, health care providers and clinicians need to ensure compliance for their organizations.

    Be Small, Be Bold

    by Dr. Michelle Flemmings
    October 17, 2018
    The unique challenges of working at a small, rural hospital can be overcome by being bold in technology, services, partnerships and processes.

    Ep. 99: Salesforce’s Susan Collins on Integrating CRMs within EHRs

    by Susan Collins
    October 16, 2018
    Susan Collins, vice president and general manager over health care and life sciences at Salesforce, explains how Customer Relationship Management – or CRM – systems can boost patient engagement.

    The Role of Intelligence and Automation in Patient Accounts Management

    by Jim Dumond
    October 15, 2018
    Intelligence, automation, machine learning and big data are buzzwords we hear all the time now in health care. That’s because these concepts will have a powerful impact in how care is delivered over the next few years. In patient accounts management, they will automate traditionally manual work that will free up time for staff to focus on more complex issues or opportunities that will impact the bottom line.

    Special Edition of The Cerner Podcast | Ep. 98: Thursday at #CHC18

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 11, 2018
    In this special edition episode of The Cerner Podcast, we bring insights from the 2018 Cerner Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, where more than 12,000 attendees from across the country and the globe have come together to learn and network. Sit at the table with us as we have conversations with health care leaders, Cerner clients and industry influencers. We’ll be covering health IT trends and focusing on this year’s CHC theme of “Smarter Care.” In Thursday's episode, we hear from Michelle Rathman, rural health strategist and influencer. Since founding Impact! Communications in 1989, Michelle’s work has made her an invaluable voice among rural health advocates. We also welcome Emil Peters, president of Cerner Global. Emil shared how he's watched CHC evolve in his decade-spanning career with Cerner and talks about how the health care industry is changing – and how health care providers and IT organizations must change with it.

    Smarter Care, ACO Strategies and Leveraging the Power of Digital Health | #CHC18 Day 5

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 11, 2018
    The last full day of #CHC18 wrapped Wednesday evening with the annual Cerner Bash at Kansas City's Power & Light district. On Thursday, we had a half-day of education sessions covering topics from restructuring accountable care organization (ACO) strategies to transforming health care through digital innovation. Here are today's highlights.

    Special Edition of The Cerner Podcast | Ep. 97: Wednesday at #CHC18

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 10, 2018
    In this special edition episode, we bring insights from the 2018 Cerner Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, where more than 12,000 attendees from across the country and the globe have come together to learn and network. Sit at the table with us as we have conversations with health care leaders, Cerner clients and industry influencers. We're covering health IT trends and focusing on this year’s CHC theme of “Smarter Care.”

    World Mental Health Day, Interoperability Advances, Rural Health Care Opportunities and More | #CHC18 Day 4

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 10, 2018
    World Mental Health Day coincided with day four of #CHC18, giving us all a chance to reflect on how we can enhance mental health education, awareness and advocacy against stigma. Wednesday also kicked off with the final keynote that delved into the topics of the opioid crisis and the intersection of artificial intelligence and genome intelligence. With an array of power sessions, special interest group meetings and panels throughout the day, conference attendees had plenty of opportunities to learn, network and contribute to the push toward smarter care.

    Special Edition of The Cerner Podcast | Ep. 96: Tuesday at #CHC18

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 10, 2018
    In this special edition episode, we bring insights from the 2018 Cerner Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, where more than 12,000 attendees from across the country and the globe have come together to learn and network. Sit at the table with us as we have conversations with health care leaders, Cerner clients and industry influencers. We're covering health IT trends and focusing on this year’s CHC theme of “Smarter Care.”

    Opioid Toolkit Announcement, Solutions Gallery Opening, Customer Relationship Management and More | #CHC18 Day 3

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 9, 2018
    On Tuesday, Cerner CEO Brent Shafer used his keynote speech to announce our latest effort in combating the opioid crisis, the Solutions Gallery opened its doors to clients, partners and associates; and a full slate of sessions covered the most current issues in health care.