Articles By Christine Kern

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. AHA Health Forum Releases List Of Most Wired Hospitals 7/18/2016

    “Most Wired” hospitals are partnering with other providers to share health data, study found. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

40. Medicare Trustees Say Program Will Be Insolvent By 2028 7/6/2016

    New projection says money woes will hit two years earlier than previously estimated. By Christine Kern, contributing writer