by Brett Kinsler | Oct 29, 2018 | Consulting, HIT Strategy, Interoperability
It’s been said that in healthcare, we make monumental changes at a glacial pace. According to an ONC report released this week, acute care hospitals have once again made an increase in their interoperability status versus last year. This nets out to a 2% increase in the number of hospitals that can receive patient summary of care records from other institutions, an increase of 6% for finding such records outside their health system and a whopping 12% increase in those who can integrate outside patient records into their own EHR. All told, however, only 41% of US non-federal acute care hospitals can send, receive, locate and integrate outside information – a number far too low to rush to high fives all around.
While the improvements are notable, there is still much work to do. Far too many hospitals have anemic data exchange policies and capabilities and nearly half have their EHR silo unable to show a complete patient record that includes outside care data. While we wish patients would remain within a single health system, geography, capabilities, and even travel schedules means this is often not the case.
Are you part of a hospital or health system who wants to improve your interoperability capabilities? Let Strategic Interests know. We would love to help design a suite of programs to help you achieve all the benefits an interoperable system provides.
by Brett Kinsler | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is a multidisciplinary professional association comprised of health professionals who serve in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Members include cardiovascular and pulmonary physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, behavioral scientists, respiratory therapists, dieticians and nutritionists.
As one of the newest members to the AACVPR, Strategic Interests will have unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation. This allows us to better help our clients, gain first-rate education from experts in the field, and hear the latest updates on regulatory standards and reimbursement issues.
“The events hosted by AACVPR are attended by the most educated, and influential minds in cardiac rehab and are a hotbed of innovative ideas, collaboration and education,” said Stacey Padginton, Strategic Interests’ Business Development Consultant. “The healthcare industry is always in a state of change and cardiac rehab is no different. It is vital to keep up to date on the newest developments and scientific breakthroughs through AACVPR’s national and state associations, seminars, journals, courses and gain a competitive edge accessing the association’s resources.”
Joining the multidisciplinary network of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation professionals allows SI to be a part of the conversation to improve care strategy and delivery, influence innovation, and promote positive change across healthcare. Strategic Interests is committed to the continued professional development of our consultants and, through networking and educational opportunities such as AACVPR, we can best serve the needs of our clients.
by Brett Kinsler | Mar 19, 2018 | Conferences, Practice Transformation
New York eHealth Collaborative and Strategic Interests LLC are collaborating to sponsor an evening of food and drinks on April 9th, from 5p to 7p, at Templeton Landing’s Skyline Room, to introduce the 2017 New York State Patient Centered Medical Home (“NYS-PCMH”) Model and what this program means for primary care practices in New York State. Our event will also feature a discussion of the value of health information exchange to primary care practitioners to given by western New York’s regional health information organization, HEALTHeLINK, and an introduction to population health initiatives in the area by the Western New York Population Health Collaborative. We welcome all primary care providers and practice managers to attend and learn about these new opportunities.
Register now for this important event: https://nyecnyspcmh.eventbrite.com/
by Brett Kinsler | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
This month’s issue of Western New York Physician Magazine features an article highlighting Strategic Interests’ work to transform primary care in preparation for payment reform. Through programs with the New York State Department of Health, CMS and New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC), Strategic Interests partnered with the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Care Organization (GBUACO). As the first Medicaid ACO in the state, GBAUCO is ever embracing ways to raise care quality, reduce costs and improve the delivery of care. Strategic Interests is assisting the ACO through two separate programs to accelerate their efforts and improve the knowledge and workflow of their provider network. SI is the only firm that supports NYeC in all four transformational programs offered.
For more information on the NYS transformational programs, see: https://strategicinterests.com/nyshealthcare/
by Brett Kinsler | Jan 24, 2018 | innovation
Digital Rochester is hosting a round table discussion on making Rochester, NY a national leader in the digital health market and Strategic Interests’ president Al Kinel is serving as a panelist. The event is to be held at Irondequoit Country Club on Friday, February 9, 2018 and is presented by DR’s Healthcare Technology Special Interest Group. “Transforming Rochester into a Powerful Digital Health Ecosystem” will cover how entities such as the local or state government, universities, investment community and private sector providers can collaborate to make Rochester an innovative healthcare ecosystem.
Panelists will discuss successes to date along with how the community can come together to create a thriving healthcare ecosystem in Rochester that will benefit the private and public sectors. A thriving healthcare ecosystem will ensure graduates stay in town and provide a digital health experience to the local community without investing a large amount of resources.
Panelists Include:
· Aaron Burton – VP of Innovation, Rochester Regional Health
· Ray Dorsey – David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology, University of Rochester
· Vincent Esposito – Regional Director, Empire State Development
· Rami Katz – COO, Excell Partners
· Al Kinel – CEO, Strategic Interests
· Sujatha Ramanujan – Managing Director, Luminate Accelerator
· Ken Rosenfeld – CEO, eHealth Technologies
Registration, refreshments and networking begin at 7:30. The presentation and panel discussion will go from 8:00 to 9:30, followed by networking until 10 am. This event is sponsored by DR’s Healthcare Technology SIG sponsors New York State HIMSS and iVEDix.
To register for the event, go to https://digitalrochester.com/event-calendar/#!event/register/2018/2/9/transforming-rochester-into-a-powerful-digital-health-ecosystem
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