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The implementation of the ACA means that there are thousands more patients coming into local health systems. There is also a trend of larger heath care delivery systems acquiring and/or affiliating with smaller hospitals and physicians to leverage economies of scale to meet regulatory requirements and secure the share of local markets. These trends often mean that health care leaders must examine information systems strategies at a macro organizational level and make key vendor decisions about which HIT solutions to maintain and grow or eliminate as a part of overall systems integration planning.

One of the key decisions that leaders face is whether to bundle financial (registration, scheduling, and billing) information systems along with clinical (EMR) systems in monolithic vendor strategies or whether to spread risk and have varied HIT vendor partners for clinical and business solutions while implementing an interface solution.

To prepare:

  • Read the Learning Resources and research references regarding IT strategies, specifically best of breed and monolithic vendor systems used to achieve integration.
  • Consider private payers including pay for performance “bundled” payments as discussed in the Dynamic Scenario in Week 4. How do private payers play into your thinking about clinical and financial information systems strategies?

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A recommendation of either a best of breed or monolithic systems integration strategy. Justify your recommendation. Evaluate the issues involved in each. Describe how private payers play into your thinking about clinical and financial information systems strategies. Describe the role of vendor/client site relationships in these types of decisions. Support your rationale with references.

Frost &Sullivan: Health Information Exchange
Systems are Critical to the Integration of
Healthcare Services; Health information
technology providers must develop dynamic and
easy-to-install information systems to dispel
client concerns about interoperability and
compatibility
Información de publicación: M2 Presswire ; Coventry [Coventry]22 July 2014.
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RESUMEN
New analysis from Frost &Sullivan, Technologies Enabling Home Medical Devices and Integrated Care Systems,
finds that health information exchange (HIE) systems are a key technological driver of new healthcare models. HIE
refers to the digitisation of health records to create a central data repository that will ensure continuity of care,
data legacy and data-drive health analytics.
These changes are likely to have far-reaching consequences for healthcare delivery, particularly in predictive
diagnosis and population health management, said Technical Insights Research Analyst Bhargav Rajan. Instead of
functioning merely as workflow aids, information systems are likely to transform the very nature of healthcare
planning and delivery, ushering in predictive analytics and coordinated care management.
Technologies Enabling Home Medical Devices and Integrated Care Systems, a part of the Technical Insights
subscription, provides a holistic analysis of the various component technologies in integrated healthcare systems.
The study highlights key technologies and industry forces that enable integrated healthcare delivery, with the goal
of aiding technology and service providers in identifying disruptive innovations opportunities in this space.
Technical Insights is an international technology analysis business that produces a variety of technical news
alerts, newsletters, and research services.
TEXTO COMPLETO
M2 PRESSWIRE-July 22, 2014-Frost &Sullivan: Health Information Exchange Systems are Critical to the Integration
of Healthcare Services; Health information technology providers must develop dynamic and easy-to-install
information systems to dispel client concerns about interoperability and compatibility
(C)2014 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com
July 22, 2014
LONDON — The need to contain hospital operational costs, improve workflow efficiency, and to provide better
access to healthcare, has led to the integration of healthcare services. In turn, integrated systems have supported
the development of innovative and patient-centric delivery models such as patient-centred medical homes and
care-at-a-distance solutions. A strong information system infrastructure will further facilitate affordable,
accountable and integrated delivery of services along the continuum of care.
New analysis from Frost &Sullivan, Technologies Enabling Home Medical Devices and Integrated Care Systems,
finds that health information exchange (HIE) systems are a key technological driver of new healthcare models. HIE
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refers to the digitisation of health records to create a central data repository that will ensure continuity of care,
data legacy and data-drive health analytics.
Ongoing and imminent changes to regulatory and legislative policies pertaining to healthcare delivery, such as
incentivising electronic information sharing and mandating meaningful use of patient health data, will encourage
the adoption of information systems like HIE in many countries.
These changes are likely to have far-reaching consequences for healthcare delivery, particularly in predictive
diagnosis and population health management, said Technical Insights Research Analyst Bhargav Rajan. Instead of
functioning merely as workflow aids, information systems are likely to transform the very nature of healthcare
planning and delivery, ushering in predictive analytics and coordinated care management.
One challenge to the adoption of technological frameworks is the fragmentation of the healthcare market in
several countries, causing interoperability issues. Healthcare providers are also unwilling to make the high initial
investment required for these systems.
Technology providers need to design systems-agnostic solutions that can be used across technology platforms in
order to allay client concerns about interoperability and compatibility. Healthcare providers too must gauge and
understand the value information systems bring to their practice in effecting affordable, quality service in line with
patient needs.
A fully functional, integrated healthcare system is a product of innovations in technology, management and
implementation, noted Rajan. Of these, a solid technological infrastructure, led by dynamic and interactive
information systems, will be key in establishing home and integrated care systems.
If you are interested in more information on this study, please email Anna Zanchi, Corporate Communications, at
anna.zanchi@frost.com
Technologies Enabling Home Medical Devices and Integrated Care Systems, a part of the Technical Insights
subscription, provides a holistic analysis of the various component technologies in integrated healthcare systems.
The study highlights key technologies and industry forces that enable integrated healthcare delivery, with the goal
of aiding technology and service providers in identifying disruptive innovations opportunities in this space.
Technical Insights is an international technology analysis business that produces a variety of technical news
alerts, newsletters, and research services.
About Frost &Sullivan
Frost &Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary
innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today’s
market participants. For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000,
emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your organization prepared for the next
profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends,
breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies?
Contact
Anna Zanchi
Corporate Communications Europe
P: +39.02.4851 6133
E: anna.zanchi@frost.com
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Título:
Frost &Sullivan: Health Information Exchange Systems are Critical to the Integration
of Healthcare Services; Health information technology providers must develop
dynamic and easy-to-install information systems to dispel client concerns about
interoperability and compatibility
Título de publicación:
M2 Presswire; Coventry
Año de publicación:
2014
Fecha de publicación:
Jul 22, 2014
Editorial:
Normans Media Ltd
Lugar de publicación:
Coventry
País de publicación:
United Kingdom, Coventry
Materia de publicación:
Communications
Tipo de fuente:
Wire Feeds
Idioma de la publicación:
English
Tipo de documento:
News
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1547277113
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ZeOmega Acquires HealthUnity, Creating
Healthcare’s First End-to-End Interoperability,
Analytics and Workflow Solution for Population
Health Management
Información de publicación: Business Wire ; New York [New York]23 Mar 2015.
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RESUMEN
Acquisition enables ZeOmega to solve interoperability challenges, deliver care plans and gaps in care to
physicians at the point of care Tony Katsulos Jetstream PR for ZeOmega katsulos@jetstreampr.com
972.788.9456, x301 – Office 972.741.8545 – Mobile Logo: http://www.zeomega.com/ ZeOmega Inc., the market
leader in population health management (PHM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of HealthUnity(R)
Corporation, an innovative provider of interoperability solutions that enable providers, payers and public health
organizations to streamline the secure exchange of patient data across disparate systems.
TEXTO COMPLETO
Acquisition enables ZeOmega to solve interoperability challenges, deliver care plans and gaps in care to
physicians at the point of care
Tony Katsulos
Jetstream PR for ZeOmega
katsulos@jetstreampr.com
972.788.9456, x301 – Office
972.741.8545 – Mobile
Logo: http://www.zeomega.com/
ZeOmega Inc., the market leader in population health management (PHM) solutions, today announced the
acquisition of HealthUnity(R) Corporation, an innovative provider of interoperability solutions that enable providers,
payers and public health organizations to streamline the secure exchange of patient data across disparate
systems.
HealthUnity offerings, which include private and public HIE, master person index, referral management and patient
consent, have already been deployed at several integrated delivery networks (IDNs), health systems, group
practices and state collaboratives. ZeOmega’s Jiva is the industry’s most comprehensive population health
management platform, seamlessly delivering analytics, workflow, evidence-based content and patient engagement
capabilities required for organizations seeking to transition to value-based care. Combining the companies’
capabilities will create a powerful, rapidly deployable PHM infrastructure that payers and providers alike can use to
drive value-based care, not only within their organization, but also within their communities.
“Lack of EHR interoperability is the biggest barrier faced not only by providers seeking to deploy PHM and care
coordination solutions, but also by payers seeking to collaborate with providers in their network. Our vision is to
provide a low cost, rapidly deployable, population health management infrastructure that solves this
interoperability problem, enabling organizations to leverage Jiva to empower the physician by delivering actionable
intelligence at the point of care,” said ZeOmega Founder and CEO Sathya “Sam” Rangaswamy. “HealthUnity’s HIE
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offering, which has proven integrations with more than 35 of the industry’s leading EHRs in both ambulatory and
acute care settings, is core to this vision.”
The combined company is uniquely positioned to help providers and payers share clinical and claims analytics
with the goal of improving outcomes while reducing the cost of healthcare in the evolving value-based care
environment.
“The ability to deliver not just gaps in care, but also care plans and patient-specific HEDIS, Star or other measures
from multiple sources into an EHR is the paradigm shift that the industry has been looking for to advance valuebased care without impacting physician efficiency,” said Nandini Rangaswamy, ZeOmega’s executive vice
president and chief strategy officer. “The ability to do this quickly and among different providers and payers
uniquely positions ZeOmega to become the value-based care enabler for healthcare organizations.”
“The combination of HealthUnity’s industry-leading HIE 2.0 solution suite with ZeOmega’s comprehensive
population health management platform is positioned to create a powerful new force for better health outcomes at
a lower cost,” said Prem Urali, co-founder, chairman and CEO of HealthUnity. “We are thrilled to join the ZeOmega
family, and by the opportunity this combination presents for our customers and employees.”
ZeOmega and HealthUnity will exhibit at the annual HIMSS trade show, April 12-16, in locations including:
— At booth #8336, ZeOmega will demonstrate its Jiva population health management platform as well as its new
point solutions, Jiva for Maternity Management, and Jiva for Medication Therapy Management. ZeOmega
executives will be available to discuss how Jiva is helping healthcare organizations close gaps in care, recognize
cost savings, and improve patient care.
— At booth #5021, ZeOmega and HealthUnity will showcase their innovative TRANSFORMEDICINE(TM) solutions in
support of value-based care.
To schedule a demo or for more information, please contact ZeOmega at marketing@zeomega.com.
About HealthUnity
Founded in 2004, HealthUnity is a leading health information technology and solutions company dedicated to
secure, privacy-protected health information exchange and analysis among providers, patients and public health.
The company provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive solutions to the latest needs of healthcare customers
including care management, care coordination and patient engagement. HealthUnity products have supported the
implementation of more than 15 advanced health information exchange organizations. Its totally integrated
solution includes hardware, software, services, hosting and support that enable cookbook implementations at a
low total cost of ownership. Information about HealthUnity’s software solutions is available at
www.HealthUnity.com.
About ZeOmega
ZeOmega’s powerful population health management platform delivers high-value, strategic solutions enabling
payers and care-delivery organizations to improve individual health and provider performance. With deep domain
expertise and a comprehensive understanding of complex population health challenges, ZeOmega serves as a
“true-north” partner for clients–offering flexible deployment and delivery models that leverage an innovative
platform designed to integrate workflow, analytics, content and communication capabilities. By consistently
meeting customer expectations and project benchmarks, ZeOmega has earned a sterling reputation in the industry
for responsiveness and reliability. For more information, visit www.zeomega.com or call 214-618-9880.
Follow ZeOmega on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.
Trademark Information: ZeOmega and Jiva are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeOmega Inc. or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other marks or brands may be claimed as the property of
others.
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Materia:
Health care industry; Hospitals; Acquisitions &mergers; Public health; Population;
Executives; Interoperability
Título:
ZeOmega Acquires HealthUnity, Creating Healthcare’s First End-to-End
Interoperability, Analytics and Workflow Solution for Population Health Management
Título de publicación:
Business Wire; New York
Año de publicación:
2015
Fecha de publicación:
Mar 23, 2015
Lugar y fecha de origen:
PLANO, Texas
Editorial:
Business Wire
Lugar de publicación:
New York
País de publicación:
United States, New York
Materia de publicación:
Business And Economics
Tipo de fuente:
Wire Feeds
Idioma de la publicación:
English
Tipo de documento:
News
ID del documento de
ProQuest:
1665133199
URL del documento:
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5133199?accountid=14872
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