Chilmark analyst Elena Iakovleva dives back into HIMSS; how does it stack up to other emerging conferences, and what are the big trends?
The State of State HIEs
A barely overseen explosion of government cash, aimed at funding HIEs across the country, left us with a mess. What will the landscape look like now?
Oracle’s Acquisition of Cerner – Best Thing that Could Have Happened?
As an industry titan, Cerner has had ups and downs in recent years. But after OCHC and new announcements by Oracle, the future appears brighter than ever.
Accessing Health Data Records
ONC’s new information blocking rule went into effect October 6th. How have vendors and provider orgs responded to the controversial but important provision?
MEDITECH in the Chrysalis
MEDITECH Live was a window into a company stagnant in some places and electric in others. Will a dazzling butterfly or a dull moth emerge?
Where Art Thou, CIO?
The transformative impact of information on the health system has not yet been fully realized; is the role of the CIO the key to unlocking its potential?
More Hubris than Humility
Oracle’s Cerner acquisition took a turn for the eyebrow-raising with the latest ambitious announcements last week. Are their goals realistic or ridiculous?
The Consumer Awakens
A new generation of parents will soon be a sought-after customer at hospitals nationwide. Is the current market ready for a flood of tech-savvy consumers?
The Expanding Cosmos
Epic’s Cosmos continues its growth as a powerful piece of the physician toolkit; public health utility and clinical decision support could expand in kind.