Technology’s impact on healthcare experiences

Given the number and diversity of people affected, deploying or replacing clinical IT infrastructure is never easy. Add to that, a financial incentive tied to the commercial success of the product your implementing and you amplify the complexity. Proper change management is critical to ensure a positive user experience and acceptance of a new system.This webinar will focus on a PACS replacement project at a large hospital system and the development of a scalable, repeatable strategy for site readiness and change management for go-lives with a focus on operational success as well as product acceptance.

Hospital and acute-care facility staff view clinical decision support (CDS) tools as a chief ingredient in improving patient care, despite dissatisfaction with their current solution. That’s according to a recent survey of clinicians and healthcare IT and business professionals conducted by HIMSS Media. Join our webinar to take a deeper dive into the research and solutions that healthcare organizations are using today to achieve success and satisfaction in CDS, including the role of open-source software to obtain the desired capabilities.

Large retailers and employers are entering the healthcare market, reimbursements are declining, clinician resources are diminishing, and consumers are demanding access on their terms. Group practice leaders and physician network executives are not waiting for external market forces to dictate how health systems will have to change. They are taking a leading role in redefining how to compete and care for patients.

Who speaks for your community health center’s interests in Washington, D.C.? Who advocates for policy in technology and healthcare sectors so you can uphold your mission to serve the underserved?Join us to hear how athenahealth actively engages with policymakers in Congress to help make healthcare work as it should. We’ll discuss our areas of focus for 2018/2019, particularly those areas of uncertainty that will affect how you serve your community. Bring your questions.