Newsletter

Solving for Today.
Preparing for Tomorrow.

With the fall healthcare IT conference season now complete, we documented our impressions and insights from these events in the articles that follow below. Key themes in each of the conferences were: continued consolidation through M&A in both the vendor and provider space – driving data migration & archival needs, optimization of EMR/EHR to improve clinical quality, and deeper collaboration between providers, payers & employers as the consumer/member/patient bears an ever-increasing share of costs.
 
It was clear from the CHIME Fall CIO Forum that the role of the healthcare CIO is evolving from tech champion to the person that holds the organization together. Optimization dominated discussions, with CIOs increasingly devoting more time and energy to EMR productivity and clinical engagement initiatives.

During the MEDITECH Fall Physician & CIO Forum, topics discussed included exploration of new revenue streams to succeed in a value-based healthcare model, MACRA in 2018, interoperability, surveillance, and patient engagement. In speaking with many customers about MEDITECH Rules at the event, it seems to be the consensus that the MEDITECH Rules Engine is not widely used and even less understood. This served to validate our newest MEDITECH solution, EnginuiTy, a rapidly deliverable clinical content package that harvests the power of Rules Engine to streamline clinical workflow, drive care, and automate documentation.
 
At the PCMH Congress, the NCQA shared the redesign of their PCMH recognition process, which reduces criteria from 167 factors in 2014 to 100 this year. Moreover, the PCMH program offers foundational preparation for other quality regulatory programs such as MACRA, CPC+ and ACO.
 
Our Newsletter also reports on:

• Thanksgiving holiday reflections from the team at Galen.
• Examination of EMR optimization opportunities.
• Significant cost savings and an enhanced patient experience through Epic e-Visit enablement.

I hope that you find this information helpful, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

Steve Brewer, Chief Executive Officer

Upcoming Events

ON DEMAND:
[Hosted by HealthSystemCIO] KLAS Reports: Implementation Services 2017: Which Firms Consistently Exceed Expectations?

[Hosted by Healthcare Informatics] Expert Panel: Seamless EHR Transition Through Data Migration

[Hosted by HealthSystemCIO] Healthcare Data Archival Strategy

#IAmGalen: Thanksgiving 2017 Edition

Thanksgiving is a time to come together and reflect on all that we are grateful for in our lives. We asked our Galeneers what they were thankful for this year. Here’s what they had to say.

Top 10 Impressions from CHIME17 FALL CIO FORUM

With over 1000 attendees, this year’s agenda  included a compelling program of dynamic keynote speakers and education sessions, with a new series of Clinical Informatics track sessions. These track sessions were particularly insightful, as presenters shared linchpin, data-driven, EMR productivity & clinical engagement tactics used to address application disenchantment, and burnout. 

The Value of EMRs: Broken Promise or Unintended Consequences?

We know that EMRs have not yet realized their full potential, but a properly integrated and fully utilized system can establish the foundation for significant and sustained organizational improvements in efficiency, end user satisfaction and data quality. 

Realize 20% cost savings through Epic e-Visits

Patients that use Epic’s MyChart can request an e-visit with a certified nurse practitioner or physician assistant and get a rapid response. Over 90% of patients who had MyChart e-visits said they are very likely to recommend them to friends and family. Usage is growing.

MEDITECH Physician and CIO Forum 2017

We had such a great time attending this year’s MEDITECH CIO forum! Galen's MEDITECH Prinicpal Consultant, Kelly Del Gaudio, shares her recap of the conference and updates on our newest content package, EnginuITy.

3rd Annual PCMH Congress Recap

The 3rd Annual PCMH Congress was held in sunny Orlando, Florida. As a returning attendee, we found that NCQA continues to deliver high-quality topics and presenters for healthcare organizations and practices who are focused on pursuing and maintaining quality healthcare for their patients with the Patient Centered Medical Home Model. 

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