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    Reshaping rural health with innovative design and technology at Patterson Health Center

    by Mitchell Clark   |   July 22, 2019

    The Patterson Health Center, significantly funded by the late Cerner co-founder Neal Patterson, offers a new model of rural health with an emphasis on modern infrastructure and high-quality care that’s proactive and patient-centered.

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    Ep. 133: How Shriners Hospitals for Children used the Essential Clinical Dataset to improve pediatric health care │ listen time: 21:54

    by Jenny Horn | Marjorie McEttrick-Maloney | Ellen Murphy
    July 16, 2019
    In this episode, Cerner's Jenny Horn talks to Marjorie McEttrick-Maloney and Ellen Murphy of Shriners Hospitals for Children to discuss how implementing the Essential Clinical Dataset has impacted their nurses and the patients and families in their care.

    Empowering patients in their health care: Q&A with Cerner’s Teri Meintel

    by Cerner Corporation | Teri Meintel
    July 15, 2019
    In this Q&A, Cerner's Teri Meintel explains why patient access professionals play a critical role in how patients experience and engage in health care.

    Ep. 132: Sarah Toy-Ding and Tiffany Shields on using SMART on FHIR apps to ensure patients take their medicine as prescribed │ listen time: 10:10

    by Sarah Toy-Ding | Tiffany Shields
    July 9, 2019
    Sarah Toy-Ding and Tiffany Shields of CommonSpirit Health answer questions about how their organization used a SMART health IT app on FHIR within the electronic health record (EHR) to support patients taking their medicine as prescribed.

    Cerner Announces New Chief Human Resources Officer

    by Cerner Corporation
    July 8, 2019
    Cerner announced today that Tracy Platt will join the company as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

    Why interoperability and health IT are the keys to better cancer care

    by Cerner Corporation | Susan Stiles
    July 8, 2019
    In this Q&A, Cerner's Susan Stiles explains the challenges that oncology care teams face with the increase in cancer cases and cancer survivors, and how interoperability and advances in health IT can provide solutions.

    Ep. 131: Jennifer Waterbury and Mark Hiller on overcoming the challenges of bundled payments in health care │ listen time: 7:37

    by Jennifer Waterbury | Mark Hiller
    July 2, 2019
    In this episode, AdventHealth's Jennifer Waterbury and Premier Inc.'s Mark Hiller discuss how health systems are embracing bundled payment models in the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care.

    Top 7 Health Care and Technology Blogs and Podcasts of 2019 (So Far)

    by Cerner Corporation
    July 1, 2019
    To mark the halfway point of 2019, here’s a list of the top 7 most popular health care IT blogs and podcasts so far this year.

    Why the ONC Information Blocking Rule Is a Good Sign for the Future of Health Care IT

    by John Travis
    June 24, 2019
    The ONC's proposed rule on information blocking is a significant step toward the open and appropriate flow of electronic health information.

    Ep. 130: Tim Putnam and Chelsea Bressers on Transforming Rural Health Care through Population Health Strategies | Listen Time: 14:33

    by Tim Putnam | Chelsea Bressers
    June 18, 2019
    On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, Cerner's Chelsea Bressers talks to Tim Putnam of Margaret Mary Health about how population health strategies can help hospitals overcome the challenges of rural health care.

    3 Lessons for Health Care Leaders on Using Real-Time Analytics to Improve Clinical Outcomes

    by Cerner Corporation | Robert Altemose
    June 17, 2019
    When data is analyzed for immediate insights, it can be a powerful tool for providing smarter care. Here are three key insights from AdventHealth's Robert Altemose on leveraging real-time analytics for better patient outcomes.

    6 Key Takeaways from the 2019 American Hospital Association Annual Membership Meeting

    by Dick Flanigan
    June 12, 2019
    The annual American Hospital Association Membership Meeting offers a lens into the most pressing issues in health care.

    Ep. 129: Dr. Steve Arendt and Dani Riecke on Establishing Best Practices for an Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship Program | Listen Time: 9:32

    by Dr. Steven Arendt | Dani Riecke
    June 11, 2019
    On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we’re joined by Cerner's Dr. Steve Arendt and Dani Riecke. They discuss antimicrobial stewardship guidelines that health care systems should follow to deliver better patient outcomes, reduce microbial resistance and decrease the spread of infections.

    Ep. 128: Joanne Hatfield on Increasing Patient Safety Through Effective Opioid Stewardship Programs | Listen time: 9:32

    by Cerner Corporation | Joanne Hatfield
    June 5, 2019
    On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we’re joined by Truman Medical Centers' Joanne Hatfield to discuss how the organization has found success with its opioid stewardship services.

    Cerner Calls for App Ideas That Improve Consumer Access to Health Records

    by Cerner Corporation
    June 4, 2019
    Cerner challenges innovators and application developers to advance consumers’ access to EHRs with the 2019 code App Challenge.

    5 Health Care and IT Leaders Share Their Thoughts on Reducing Physician Burnout

    by Cerner Corporation
    June 3, 2019
    The World Health Organization's recent recognition of burnout as a syndrome puts a greater focus on the problem that is plaguing health care.

    Cerner Declares First Quarterly Dividend

    by Cerner Corporation
    May 30, 2019
    Cerner announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend to stockholders of $0.18 per issued and outstanding share.

    Ep. 127: Brian Eastwood on Using Technology to Empower Patients and Providers

    by Cerner Corporation | Brian Eastwood
    May 28, 2019
    On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we are joined by ReviveHealth's Brian Eastwood to discuss how technology can empower consumers to make health decisions and improve the patient-provider relationship.

    Ep. 126: Janae Sharp on Tackling Physician Burnout with Data and Analytics

    by Janae Sharp | Cerner Corporation
    May 21, 2019
    On this episode of Perspectives on Health & Tech, we are joined by Janae Sharp, health care editor at Sharp Index, her nonprofit dedicated to reducing physician suicide through awareness and data science. She is here to talk about the epidemic of physician burnout and steps that can be taken to reduce this serious problem.

    3 Ways to Reduce Patient Turnaround Time and Improve Care Quality in Radiology Departments

    by Erik Abels
    May 20, 2019
    With patient-centered care and real-time innovation more important than ever, radiology departments must focus on creating better health care experiences and outcomes.

    Butler County Health Care Center Chooses Cerner to Develop Systemwide, Integrated Electronic Health Record

    by Cerner Corporation
    May 20, 2019
    Butler County Health Care Center (BCHCC), a critical access hospital in eastern Nebraska, chose Cerner to develop its new electronic health record (EHR) to better help the patient care experience and deliver improved outcomes.

    Cerner Announces New Innovative Near-Site Health Network for Workforce Health Management

    by Cerner Corporation
    May 16, 2019
    Today, Cerner unveiled Anuva Health, its new near-site health network offering.

    Ep. 125: Robert Altemose on Using Real-Time Analytics to Improve Clinical Outcomes

    by Robert Altemose | Cerner Corporation
    May 14, 2019
    On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we’re joined by AdventHealth's Robert Altemose. He is here to discuss how moving from retroactive to near and real-time data analytics can empower clinicians to provide a higher quality of care.

    Cerner to Work With DrFirst to Connect to State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

    by Cerner Corporation
    May 14, 2019
    Cerner and DrFirst are working together on a new and innovative offering to help providers tackle the opioid epidemic.

    Achieving Operational Excellence in Community Hospitals

    by Michelle M. Rathman
    May 13, 2019
    A focus on culture and communication is helping community hospitals overcome the significant hurdles and weighty financial burdens of the business of health care.

    Strengthening Health Care Cybersecurity with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework

    by Jay Savaiano
    May 13, 2019
    As security threats continue to rise, health care organizations should align their data protection measures with the NIST framework, a set of best practices, standards and recommendations to aid in improving cybersecurity measures.

    Why Interoperability Progress is Significant for Nursing

    by Becky Fox
    May 8, 2019
    In this Q&A, Becky Fox, chief nursing informatics officer at Atrium Health, discusses why interoperability is key to decreasing documentation burden, clinician and provider burnout, and improving the overall health care experience.

    Ep. 124: Jen Fogel and Lisa Gulker on Building a Culture of Innovation in Nursing

    by Jen Fogel | Lisa Gulker | Cerner Corporation
    May 7, 2019
    On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we are joined by Cerner's Lisa Gulker and Northern Light Health's Jen Fogel. They discuss how nursing leaders can use technology to enhance care delivery, reduce nurse burnout and build a culture of innovation within their organizations.

    Honoring the Profession of Nursing

    by Eva Karp
    May 6, 2019
    Nurses Week (May 6-12) is an opportunity to reflect on the hard work and compassion of America’s 4 million nurses.

    Cerner's Chief People Officer to Retire

    by Cerner Corporation
    May 1, 2019
    Cerner announced today that Julie Wilson, chief people officer, is retiring effective June 30, 2019.

    Humboldt General Hospital Teams with Cerner to Launch New Electronic Health Record

    by Cerner Corporation
    April 30, 2019
    Humboldt General Hospital (HGH), a rural critical access hospital in north-central Nevada, has teamed-up with Cerner, a global health platform and innovation company, to improve the patient care experience by implementing a fully integrated electronic health record (EHR).