If you own a smartphone, you know that your personal apps and even your operating system are subject to frequent upgrades. The same is increasingly true for electronic medical records systems. Epic Systems now updates its software quarterly, which is a recent change to their release schedule. Cerner also pushes out frequent updates, grouping them […]
For the fourth year in a row, Healthcare IT Leaders is highly ranked on the Inc. 5000, an exclusive list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The 37th annual Inc. 5000 is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known […]
It may come as a surprise, but wearable devices have been around for centuries. The first wearable was introduced in the 1660s by the Qing Dynasty. The device was a small ring with a fully functional abacus used for calculating. They popularity of wearables has shifted from royalty to the healthcare industry. Over the past […]
If you were to describe Andy Bryant in a few words they would be: loyal, compassionate, and supportive. When he's not working to help our consultants find their dream roles, you can find him enjoying his free time with this wife and two sons. Andy has a heart and passion for global missions. He has […]
The Cristo Rey Work Study Partnership program matches underserved youth with companies throughout Atlanta to learn about the business world. At Healthcare IT Leaders, we’re proud to partner with Cristo Rey and work alongside these amazing young people. The program kicks off each year on "Draft Day" when students learn which companies they will be […]
With more hospitals renewing their focus on patient experience, Healthcare IT Leaders' Larry Todd says healthcare executives need to think beyond the clinical experience. The moment a patient checks in for an appointment, they enter into a system of adjudication and payment processing that only ends when all claims and payments have been received either […]
Business travel can seem glamorous, but when you are at the airport week in and week out, the road definitely loses some of its luster. Experts say creating a repeatable travel routine and making efficient use of your time can significantly reduce your travel stress. Most of our consultants travel for work and many of […]
“I really like to keep the best interest of the consultant at heart and to find them something that really fits,” says Caitlin Gentry, one of our Consultant Advisors at Healthcare IT Leaders. Caitlin works closely with our team of consultants to help them adapt to their new roles and projects. Born and raised in […]
Healthcare IT Leaders is newly ranked on the Healthcare Informatics 100, a compilation of the top U.S. software vendors and services companies for the health information technology market. The list, published online and by Healthcare Informatics magazine, ranks companies by annual revenues. Past honorees include Optum, Cerner Corporation, Epic Systems and some of the industry’s […]
With an aging population, advancement in technology, and high medical spending, the healthcare industry became the largest employer in the United States in 2018. For the first time, healthcare surpassed manufacturing and retail as the top source of job creation and growth in the country. And by 2026, the industry is expected to create nearly […]
No your calendar isn't off: Epic UGM 18 kicks off about a month earlier this year than previous years. The conference begins on August 27, 2018 and ends on August 30, 2018. Executives, directors, clinical staff, and others with a strategic focus in Epic are invited to attend this event in Verona, Wisconsin that attracts close […]
The word “interoperability” means different things to different people. By definition in the IT world it is the ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information. While most healthcare providers want and understand the importance of EHR interoperability, most also say (according to this 2017 survey) that current interoperability solutions […]