Articles By Christine Kern
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Survey Reveals How Well Respondents Understand HIPAA
9/19/2016
Results show that just 40 percent were aware of planned Phase 2 HIPAA audits. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Hospitals Adding 3D Mammography To Screenings
9/7/2016
How new technology could help better detect cancer for earlier diagnosis and treatment. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Partnership Focuses On Improving Post-Acute Care
8/25/2016
Predictive analytics and risk stratification help enhance quality of care and improve outcomes. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Predictive Analytics Can Help Coordinate Care
8/23/2016
Medalogix founder Dan Hogan weighs in on the role of predictive analytics. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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CMS Final Rule Pulls Kill-Switch On Two-Midnight Rule
8/12/2016
The 2017 finalized Medicare payment rates permanently remove the two-midnight rule adjustments. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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59% Of U.S. Hospitals Have Suffered Unplanned EHR Disruptions
8/9/2016
One quarter of healthcare institutions with EHR disruptions also saw delayed patient care as a result. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Cerner Responds To Value-Based Payment Models With New Leadership
8/5/2016
New senior vice president of revenue cycle management will help oversee revenue cycle concerns. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Report Finds EHR Satisfaction Mixed
8/2/2016
Nearly half of respondents say their practice sees fewer patients because of EHRs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Consumer Price-Comparison Tool For 49 Healthcare Procedures Released
7/21/2016
New tool provides price transparency for financially-strapped patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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HHS Releases Metrics For Evaluating Interoperability Under MACRA
7/18/2016
Nearly 100 comments from stakeholders helped to shape the new metrics. By Christine Kern, contributing writer