September 16, 2014

Much like new methods of treatment and medications, information technology advancements have worked to transform health care.

Health IT, specifically electronic health records, helps improve the quality of health care delivery, increases patient safety, reduces errors and strengthens the relationship between patients and health care providers.

Health care organizations across the U.S. are recognizing those behind-the-scenes improvements during National Health IT Week, Sept. 15 through 19. With more than 400 partners, NHIT Week brings health IT into the spotlight.

Among many other health IT initiatives, TriHealth has led the way in electronic health record implementation, achieving a paperless environment and earning a Stage 7 Award from HIMSS Analytics, given to health care providers that operate without paper records and represent best practices in EHR adoption.

Learn More about Health IT 

Several online webinars are scheduled during NHIT Week to provide more context around this important part of health care on a national scale.

• Sept. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m., Health Care Cost Institute's National Transparency Initiative: Dr. David Newman, executive director of the Health Care Cost Institute, will present background information on a national health care cost initiative and describe the three-tier public transparency website release, expected Dec. 31, 2015. Register online.

 

• Sept. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m., Low-Cost, High-Impact ICD-10 Action Steps for Providers: Dr. Rhonda Buckholtz AAPC, Robert Tennant MGMA, and Mandy Willis of Healthcare IT will present important and low-cost coding, workflow and technology action steps providers can take to prepare for the ICD-10 transition and benefit their organization in additional clinical and administrative areas. Register online. 

These learning opportunities are sponsored by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.