This weeks topics were suggested by @OchoTex. It was a rather reflective chat, focusing on different topics from 2012, and reflecting on the future.
Topic One: What were the top #healthIT accomplishments in 2012?
T1: Can’t underestimate the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act and what that will mean for ACOs/data exchange #HITsm
— Chad Johnson (@OchoTex) December 7, 2012
T1: There have been huge strides for #mhealth. See these incredible stats via @hitconsultant at@hitnewstweet: bit.ly/TMuUad #HITsm
— Vocera, Inc. (@VoceraCom) December 7, 2012
T1: One can’t fail to recognize the proliferation of mobile devices (iPads, etc.) in healthcare in 2012. #HITsm
— Ken Congdon (@KenOnHIT) December 7, 2012
T1: I think 2012 was all about more providers laying the #EHR foundation. Much more to do though. We’ll get to that in T2. #HITsm
— Ken Congdon (@KenOnHIT) December 7, 2012
T1: Advances in patient access to healthcare info has to be a #healthIT highlight for 2012 — patient empowerment on the rise. #HITsm
— RightPatient (@RightPatient) December 7, 2012
Topic Two: In what areas did health IT fall short this year? What could have been accomplished?
T2: Key with #healthit will be to realize that it allows us to do new things, not just old things in new ways.#hitsm
— CLOUDHealth (@CLOUDHealth) December 7, 2012
T2: Increased oversight over #CAC may also be preventing technological innovation and inhibiting doctors from adopting technologies. #HITsm
— M*Modal(@MModal) December 7, 2012
T2: #HealthIT, like other industries, struggles w how to deploy new tech. Security, compliance, other priorities have growing pains #HITsm
— TigerText (@TigerTextApp) December 7, 2012
T2: Documentation limitations (i.e. heckbox model) of #EHRs. In 2013, we’ll see a shift as vendors increase #EHR functions. #HITsm
— M*Modal(@MModal) December 7, 2012
Topic Three: Lessons learned- What do you predict will be achieved in #health IT in 2013?
T3: Extensive #mhealth growth and improved communication in #hospitals. Adoption will then lead to improved #ptsafety! #HITsm
— Vocera, Inc. (@VoceraCom) December 7, 2012
T3: Hopefully, the true value of #EHR data will be realized via #BI #analytics, #HIE, and clinical decision support tools. #HITsm
— Ken Congdon (@KenOnHIT) December 7, 2012
T3: Huge strides in ACO development, which will require more patient outreach to adhere to preventative care. Prevention is good. #HITsm
— Chad Johnson (@OchoTex) December 7, 2012
T3: We’re hopeful for a reduction in medication administration errors & an improvement in med compliance in 2013. #hitsm
— Omnicell (@Omnicell) December 7, 2012
T3: Next big thing?Analytics 2.0 aka “data translator” that proactively gathers insights from unstructured data, driving immed action #HITsm
— M*Modal(@MModal) December 7, 2012
Topic Four: How can social media do more to shift the balance of power in healthcare to the patient?
T4: #SocialMedia is a voice. Use that voice to trumpet what is good for the patient and warn of the bad. #HITsm
— Stephen Jones MRIs (@StephenMRIs) December 7, 2012
T4: True power of medicine is neither in #provider or #patient, but in the relationship between the two. #SM builds that #HITsm
— Nanette Nuessle, MD (@DrNanN) December 7, 2012
T4 Social Media is providing a voice & national platform for patients to become PEOPLE demanding their “damn data” & access #HITsm 🙂
— Melissa Cole(@MelissaColeHTR) December 7, 2012
T4: Small things make a big difference. Having a voice in probs like parking,construction, etc. influence the patient experience. #HITsm
— Chad Johnson (@OchoTex) December 7, 2012
