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    Ep. 140: Can federal laws tackle the opioid crisis? │ listen time: 19:43

    by Meg Marshall | Russ Branzell   |   August 21, 2019

    On the final episode of our four-part series on the opioid crisis, Meg Marshall, Cerner’s senior director of public policy, talks to Russ Branzell, CEO and president of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

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    Ep. 139: How e-prescribing can help curb opioid abuse │ listen time: 10:50

    by Kashif Rathore | Ken Whittemore Jr.
    August 20, 2019
    On this episode, the third in a four-part series on the opioid epidemic, we’re joined by Kashif Rathore, Cerner’s vice president of interoperability, and Ken Whittemore Jr., vice president of Professional and Regulatory Affairs at Surescripts.

    5 steps for using analytics to drive your workforce health strategy

    by David Bradshaw
    August 19, 2019
    Analytics are key to evaluating the effectiveness of your workforce health strategies.

    Ep. 138: Using technology and data analytics to battle the opioid crisis │ listen time: 12:06

    by Alan Staples
    August 14, 2019
    On this episode, the second in a four-part series on the opioid crisis, we are joined by Alan Staples, a leader in Cerner’s opioid management and patient safety strategy.

    Ep. 137: The impact of opioid addiction on patients, providers and communities │ listen time: 20:31

    by Dr. Michael Fadden | Leslie Lindsey | Alan Staples
    August 13, 2019
    On this episode, we start a four-part series on the opioid crisis. We are joined by Alan Staples and Leslie Lindsey ─ two of Cerner’s experts on patient safety ─ and Dr. Mike Fadden, Cerner chief medical officer.

    Cerner, LifeCenters Revolutionize Senior Living; Launch Patient-Focused Wellness Communities

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 8, 2019
    Cerner Corporation is teaming up with LifeCenters, a planned wellness community development company, to provide primary care, pharmacy and fitness programs to senior-living communities across the country.

    Plumas District Hospital Launches Cerner Electronic Health Record

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 7, 2019
    Plumas District Hospital is excited to announce a significant technology upgrade to better serve Plumas County and surrounding areas of northeastern California.

    Cerner, Duke Clinical Research Institute Launch New Solution to Innovate Clinical Research

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 6, 2019
    Cerner Corporation has announced the development of the Cerner Learning Health Network to help clinicians more easily and efficiently gain health insights and guide care.

    Ep. 136: How innovation and interoperability are transforming Service member and Veteran health care │ listen time: 13:52

    by Mark Mellott | General Don Scott
    August 6, 2019
    On this episode, Mark Mellott of Cerner Government Services talks to Cerner Government Advisory Board member General Don Scott about improving health care for U.S. Service members and Veterans.

    What it will mean when health care is truly data driven

    by Nate Kelly, FACHE
    August 5, 2019
    Becker's Hospital Review spoke with Cerner's Nate Kelly about what the future of health care could look like in a truly digital, data-driven world.

    Plumbers Local Union 130 UA Opens Wellness and Vision Center for Members and Their Families

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 5, 2019
    The health center will be managed by Cerner Corporation, which brings years of experience and expertise in developing and operating workforce health programs.

    Protect your medical devices from cyber threats

    by Paul Schwartz
    July 31, 2019
    Connected medical devices offer valuable patient data to providers but increase the risk of cybersecurity breaches. Every health system needs a proactive plan to protect patient safety.

    Cerner Leads New Era of Health Care Innovation

    by Cerner Corporation
    July 30, 2019
    Cerner Corporation announced its work on future collaboration with Amazon and names AWS as its preferred cloud provider to double-down on focus to disrupt health care.

    Ep. 135: Why Veterans and Service members need a modern EHR │ listen time: 16:28

    by Mark Mellott | Patrick J. Murphy
    July 30, 2019
    On this episode, Cerner's Mark Mellott talks to Cerner Government Advisory Board member Patrick J. Murphy about the importance of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program.

    One step closer to achieving an interoperable EHR for Veterans

    by Travis Dalton
    July 29, 2019
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has successfully transferred 23.5 million Veterans’ health records to a shared data center with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

    Cerner Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

    by Cerner Corporation
    July 24, 2019
    Cerner Corporation announced results for the 2019 second quarter that ended June 29, 2019.

    Ep. 134: Why you should have a global perspective on health care │ listen time: 10:22

    by Dr. Nick van Terheyden
    July 23, 2019
    On this episode, we talk to Dr. Nick van Terheyden, founder and CEO of Incremental Healthcare. He discusses why a global outlook on health care is crucial to delivering smarter care and better patient outcomes.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.