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    Engaging Patients with Technology: Q&A with Dr. Osama Alswailem of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

    by Dr. Osama Alswailem   |   December 5, 2018

    Mobile health tools and technology have potential to improve patient engagement and outcomes. In this Q&A, Dr. Osama Alswailem of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre discusses how Saudi Arabia's major investment in health care is driving health care facilities to implement technology and electronic information systems.

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    Ep. 106: Georgia Brown on the Role of Technology in Long-Term and Post-Acute Care

    by Georgia Brown
    December 4, 2018
    On this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Georgia Brown discusses how integrating technology into long-term and post-acute care can help alleviate the health care challenges associated with the growing senior population and increasing rates of chronic illnesses.

    Why Automated Anesthesia Medication Carts are Critical for Hospital Operating Rooms

    by Christine Beck
    December 3, 2018
    The move to automated medication distribution in operating rooms has potential to increase patient safety, reduce lost patient charges, improve narcotic control and create more efficient workflows.

    Why Wearable Technology Might Be a Game-Changer for Improving Health Outcomes

    by Carl Anthony Osborne
    November 28, 2018
    Offering convenience, increased engagement and greater accuracy, wearable technology has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the health care experience for both consumers and clinicians.

    Ep. 105: Brad Myers and Bushra Muraywid on the ViPRx Virtual Pharmacy Program

    by Brad Myers | Bushra Muraywid
    November 27, 2018
    In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Brad Myers and Bushra Muraywid of University of Missouri Health Care talk about their virtual pharmacy program (ViPRx), which is designed to deliver providers pharmaceutical insights that weren’t previously available a day or two prior to a patient visit.

    Intelligent EHRs: The Next Big Step in Radiology

    by Brandon Long
    November 26, 2018
    The digitization of radiology data in the EHR has potential to improve outcomes and enhance the health care experience.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.