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    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.

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    Northeastern Health System Selects Cerner CommunityWorks

    by Cerner Corporation
    December 18, 2017
    Northeastern Health System (NHS) has selected Cerner to implement an integrated electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management system across its acute and ambulatory facilities.

    SMART Health IT's Josh Mandel on Using Open Standards to Impact Outcomes: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 50

    by Cerner Corporation | Dr. Josh Mandel
    December 12, 2017
    The Substitutable Medical Apps & Reusable Technology (SMART) Health IT platform and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) have utilized open standards to help advance health IT, fostering collaboration and lowering the barrier for innovation.

    6 UX Design Principles for Health IT

    by Paul Weaver
    December 11, 2017
    When I tell people that I work within User Experience (UX) at a health IT (HIT) company, I occasionally get a small degree of bewilderment as a reaction. UX is a concept very commonly associated with everything from mobile app design to website interfaces and even the video game industry.

    Sheridan Memorial Hospital Becomes the First to Integrate ICU Medical’s PCA Infusion Pump with Cerner Millennium® EHR to Deliver Next-Generation Infusion Safety to Patient Pain Management

    by Cerner Corporation
    December 11, 2017

    Data-Driven Decisions Empower Value in Health Care Systems

    by Durenda Juergensen
    December 6, 2017

    MedStar's Seth Krevat on Zero Harm Patient Safety Programs: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 49

    by Cerner Corporation | Seth Krevat
    December 5, 2017
    On this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we hear from Dr. Seth Krevat, assistant vice president for Safety at MedStar Health and a faculty associate at MedStar Health’s National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare.

    Standards-Based APIs Are a Good Starting Point for 21st Century Cures

    by Dr. David McCallie
    December 4, 2017
    At the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Annual Meeting, Dr. Don Rucker, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, highlighted the importance of the 21st Century Cures Act (the Cures Act) in improving interoperability.

    How Mobile Technology Can Impact Care Team Communications

    by John Gresham
    November 29, 2017
    The advent of the smartphone has changed everything – from the way we do business to the way we communicate with one another. Thanks to the ubiquity of mobile phones and apps, easy access to information is now the law of the land: Consumers expect it and businesses require it.

    Sheridan Community Hospital Joins the Cerner CommunityWorks Family

    by Cerner Corporation
    November 29, 2017
    Sheridan Community Hospital (SCH) has selected Cerner to implement an integrated electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management system across its acute and ambulatory facilities.

    Kansas State Department's Dr. Susan Mosier on the Future of Medicaid: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 48

    by Cerner Corporation | Dr. Susan Mosier
    November 28, 2017
    At the state level, there’s a lot of talk around health care reform and what it means for Medicaid, as well as some discussion around how Medicaid ties into population health management and social determinants of health.

    Cures Act Deep Dive: Electronically Accessible Health Information

    by John Glaser
    November 22, 2017
    From Thursday, November 30 through December 1, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) will hold its Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. One of the hottest topics will be the upcoming release of the draft of Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) that will lay the groundwork for nationwide interoperability between networks.

    Cerner's Emil Peters on Impacting Global Health Care: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 47

    by Emil Peters
    November 21, 2017
    The challenges of providing and funding health care around the globe hasn’t changed much over the last few years – and it’s unlikely to change this year.

    Nurses Poised to Address Social Determinants of Health

    by Ruth Wetta
    November 20, 2017
    Social determinants of health, defined as the circumstances in which people live and work, have a strong effect on an individual's health outcomes. Factors like safe housing and local food markets have more often been the concern of public health officials and health care professionals.

    The ONC's Dr. Donald Rucker on the Cures Act and More: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 46

    by Dr. Donald Rucker
    November 14, 2017
    In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Donald Rucker, the national coordinator for Health Information Technology. The ONC is considered the beating heart of American health care policy, and one of its primary platforms is the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care.

    How HIT Can Help Physicians Avoid Burnout

    by Dr. Chris Lewis
    November 13, 2017
    Today, more than 50 percent of physicians experience burnout. By these numbers, we can consider this an epidemic. There are several causes of physician burnout, which makes this a difficult issue to address.

    The Population Health Journey: Q&A with John Glaser and Pamela McNutt


    November 8, 2017
    In a Q&A with Cerner's John Glaser, Pamela McNutt discussed Methodist’s population health journey and shared her advice for other health systems preparing their organizations for population health.

    Captain James Ellzy on MHS GENESIS and How Military Care is Changing: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 45

    by Cerner Corporation | James Ellzy
    November 7, 2017
    In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we hear from Captain James Ellzy, deputy program executive officer for the program executive office with the U.S. Defense Healthcare Management System. CAPT Ellzy has been practicing family medicine for more than 20 years, and previously served as Chief Medical Informatics Officer for the U.S. Navy.

    Creating a Flawless Candidate Experience

    by Angie Stanland
    November 7, 2017
    Creating a flawless candidate experience is essential to growing a competitive and skilled Cerner workforce. Our approach to recruiting aligns with Cerner’s broader culture: associates and clients working toward shared goals to advance the business and improve health care.

    Using the EHR to Impact Episodic and Longitudinal Care Plans

    by Don Bisbee
    November 6, 2017
    As health care systems and providers move toward meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs), longitudinal care plans provide a means to improve communication and coordination as patients transition across settings. But what do we mean by a “longitudinal” plan, and how does that interact with the episodic care plan?

    How Hospitals can Benefit from a LEAN Model

    by Jennifer Newton
    November 1, 2017
    LEAN thinking is making its way into the healthcare industry. What does adopting a LEAN management practice mean for a healthcare system? In this blog, we’ll dive into a few of the key LEAN strategies that any healthcare organization can think about adding to their quality improvement program.

    4 Key Considerations for Health Care Organizations Operating in Fee-For-Service Models

    by John Glaser
    October 31, 2017
    During a recent Scottsdale Institute Population Health Summit, health care executives from a variety of organizations came together to discuss the state of the industry, including current challenges, lessons learned and what’s next.

    Children's Mercy's David Chou on Digital Transformation: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 44

    by Cerner Corporation | David Chou
    October 31, 2017
    Health care organizations must continually evolve at the rapid pace of technological advancement to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, David Chou, vice president and chief information and digital officer at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, offers his insights on digital transformation in health care and strategies for the future. Children’s Mercy is one of the nation's top pediatric medical centers, with not-for-profit hospitals in Missouri and Kansas.

    Advancing Pediatric Care Through Health IT: 4 Must-Read Stories

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 30, 2017
    Sometimes, it can be easy to think of children as little adults, especially when it comes to a clinical setting – but they think, act and heal differently. They require specialized care that spans the critical foundational period of their lives. The treatment of pediatric illness and trauma is critical to the psychosocial and developmental needs of our future generations. Here are four stories demonstrating how customized health IT solutions can meet the unique requirements of pediatric care.

    3 Things to Know About Free Consumer-Directed Health Record

    by Cerner Corporation
    October 26, 2017
    We’re providing a free consumer-directed health record for patients, giving consumers more control of their health data. Read more!

    Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Predictive Analytics

    by Jennifer Conner
    October 25, 2017
    Fact: Right now, America is facing an opioid epidemic. We know this because we’ve seen the numbers. Americans consume 80 percent of the world’s opioid supply, and 142 citizens die every day from drug overdoses. Since 2000, the mortality rate for opioid overdoses has risen over 200 percent.

    Dr. Will Stadler on America's Opioid Crisis and Opioid Epidemic

    by Cerner Corporation | Dr. William Stadler
    October 24, 2017
    In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how health care providers can combat the opioid crisis. Listen here.

    Using Big Data to Advance the Athletic Training Industry

    by Kevin Ricks
    October 23, 2017
    With sports medicine, athletic trainers and data analytics, athletes are improving their health outcomes. Read how here.

    The Patient in All of Us: Insights from Cerner’s Perspectives

    by Melissa Hendricks
    October 19, 2017
    In the new issue of Perspectives, Cerner's thought leadership publication, we focus on the theme of patient experience. Read here.

    6 Key Considerations of Value-Based Care Strategies

    by Ryan Hamilton
    October 18, 2017
    Successful organizations focus on six aspects of population health, laddering up to a value-based care strategy. Read here.

    Governance Strategies for Health Care Organizations

    by Cerner Corporation | Dr. Louis Krenn
    October 17, 2017
    In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss effective governance strategies for hospital leadership. Listen here.