Former Cerner executive tapped to lead consulting firm in next phase of growth Healthcare IT Leaders is proud to announce the hiring of Ben Hilmes, MHA, FACHE, as the company’s President. Mr. Hilmes brings over 25 years of senior healthcare leadership and technology experience to the role and will be responsible for driving growth and […]
Healthcare organizations face new challenges in staffing their IT support needs. Many of our clients have begun to turn to Application Managed Services (AMS) as an alternative to traditional Epic staffing. With an effective AMS model, health systems of all sizes can improve customer support, satisfaction, and cost savings. In our recent webinar, hosted by […]
With healthcare organizations looking to streamline Revenue Cycle Management workflows and integrate clinical and financial data, many Oracle Cerner clients are considering RevElate, and asking if, and when, the solution will be available for implementation. As announced in late 2021, Oracle Cerner RevElate Patient Accounting merges Millennium’s patient accounting features, including intake, scheduling, and eligibility, […]
Give your heart some love by celebrating American Heart Month throughout February! No need for expensive chocolates. Exercise is the best way to treat your (sweet)heart. According to the American Heart Association, regular physical activity can lower bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, and manage high blood pressure. You don’t need to schedule a personal trainer […]
There's more to EHR system selection thank you might think. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have become vital to modern healthcare delivery. They improve the efficiency and accuracy of patient care and provide reduced costs, enhanced patient safety, improved quality of care, and streamlined workflows. However, selecting the right EHR system for your organization can be […]
The multi-year transitional period from Epic Hyperspace to Epic Hyperdrive is underway, and Epic customers that we speak with are in varying states of readiness for the upgrade. With a looming 2023 deadline, our guide below answers some common questions about the migration from Hyperspace to Hyperdrive. What is Epic Hyperspace? Hyperspace is Epic’s primary […]
Editors note: This blog was originally published on October 20, 2022. Since then, UKG Dimensions has been renamed to UKG Pro Workforce Management or UKG Pro WFM. On October 20, 2022, Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) announced plans to retire its Workforce Central product. Our guide below addresses common questions about the end of support for […]
According to a recent SHRM survey, nearly half of U.S. employees plan to seek remote work in their next job. The implication for employers is clear: adapt or lose out on available talent. At the height of the pandemic, many healthcare IT organizations pivoted to some degree of remote work for non-essential employees. But many […]
Healthcare IT Leaders, an IT consulting and workforce solutions company, is ranked among the largest staffing firms in the United States for 2022, according to a new report from Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Issued annually, SIA's "Largest US Staffing Firms" list uses U.S. staffing revenue to rank firms generating at least $100 million over the […]
Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system is an intensive undertaking, especially for large healthcare organizations. Health systems often report EHR implementation costs far exceeding budgets. Why is this? EHR roll-outs face considerable challenges, including cost overages, timeline issues, workflow disruption, staff resistance, and technical difficulties. In this blog post, we explore strategies to navigate […]
Electronic health records (EHRs) sit at the core of healthcare's ongoing digital transformation as a technology that promises tremendous benefits for large hospitals, health systems, and public health organizations. By transitioning to digital records, healthcare organizations can unlock innovations in patient care, research, cost savings, convenience, and overall efficiency. In this blog post, we will […]
Most of us have years of stored digital phone data, like contacts, apps, texts, and maybe a few selfies, that we’re pretty dependent on. So, when we upgrade or switch phones, we’ve come to expect that our data will easily transfer and be accessible on our new device. The same is true with medical records. […]