Everything old is new again
Comparing the AIDS epidemic to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMO Craig Joseph posits that our healthcare systems should learn and grow from past public health crises.
ERP Consulting
September 16, 2021
Connecting operational and clinical data for optimum performance
Vital data slip through the cracks when the ERP and EHR aren’t properly integrated, costing healthcare organizations millions of dollars in revenue leakage.
EHR
September 8, 2021
Must EHRs become platforms?
Must an EHR vendor become an EHR platform or risk facing extinction? Read more for Dr. Craig Joseph's insights.
digital health
August 18, 2021
Patient empowerment starts with control of their own data
As providing proof of a COVID-19 vaccination becomes the norm, Manager of Digital Health and Interoperability Keith Brick gives his take on a SMART way to get patients the data they need.
cybersecurity
August 11, 2021
'When' not 'if': Resilience is an essential component of healthcare cybersecurity
Building a cyber-resilient healthcare organization begins with a change of mindset.
infographic
August 9, 2021
Decentralized care: The changing healthcare ecosystem
The hospital facility is no longer the center of the healthcare universe.
white paper
August 9, 2021
The new healthcare ecosystem: Preparing for decentralized care
Adapting to a future with increasing competition for health consumers' attention (and revenue).
healthcare consulting
August 5, 2021
Get to know Nordic
Nordic connects people, data, and technology to create a healthier world.
healthcare consulting
August 5, 2021
Connecting the future of healthcare
It’s time to think long term about the types of connection needed to ensure our healthcare systems are ready to adapt and lead through disruption.
EHR
June 30, 2021
Spelunking through the medical chart
Get your hard hat and flashlight ready for an adventure through the EHR. Find out why you’ll need them in the Checkup.
healthcare consulting
June 16, 2021
Primary care is an essential part of a usable healthcare system
Nordic’s CMO Dr. Craig Joseph argues that a usable healthcare system should be team-based with a user-centric healthcare IT system.
Performance Improvement
June 8, 2021
Polishing your portal to empower patients
Nordic's Tanner Pederson provides tips for optimizing your referral workflows to allow your patients to become their own referral coordinator.
healthcare consulting
June 2, 2021
The good stuff is rarely learned in meetings
Though teleconferences and video calls have become the norm, Dr. Craig Joseph opines that in-person interactions still have tremendous value.
EHR
May 13, 2021
Big data and interoperability: The keys to better healthcare interactions
Nordic’s CEO Jim Costanzo believes that data and interoperability are the keys to designing better healthcare interactions.
Implementation
May 11, 2021
An enterprise roadmap to data conversions
The road to data conversions can be bumpy. Nordic’s Scott Isaacson lays out a roadmap to make your journey smooth, leading to a stronger business with better outcomes.
Advisory Services
May 6, 2021
Evolution of Service Capture - Webinar Recording
Panelists from Nordic and Texas Children's Hospital discuss service capture best practices and a successful collaboration between the two organizations.
EHR
May 5, 2021
Patient identifiers: A solution whose time has come
Dr. Craig Joseph shares his thoughts on why patient identification tools are a necessity in the U.S. healthcare system.
EHR
April 21, 2021
CHIME Spring Forum thoughts: Create great user experiences for all the users
With the CHIME21 Spring Forum in his rearview, Dr. Craig Joseph reflects on his biggest takeaway from the virtual conference.
healthcare consulting
April 12, 2021
Talking tech in healthcare: CHIME 2021 Spring Forum
Ahead of the CHIME21 Spring Forum, Nordic's CEO Jim Costanzo gives a brief take on Big Tech in healthcare and offers questions that spring to his mind.
EHR
April 7, 2021
ONC 2021 Annual Meeting: Moving towards meaningful communication
Dr. Craig Joseph gives a breakdown of the hot topics at this year's ONC Annual Meeting, which includes interoperability, usability, and E/M documentation.
healthcare consulting
March 31, 2021
Growing from strong foundations
Nordic's CEO Jim Costanzo shares how we're focused on helping healthcare organizations succeed by improving their clinical, operational, and economic functioning.
EHR
March 25, 2021
New E/M Guidelines: How organizations are moving forward successfully - Webinar Recording
Panelists from Nordic and the American Medical Association share how to follow the lead of other organizations that are successfully leveraging the new E/M guidelines.
EHR
March 24, 2021
Transparency and healthcare
Dr. Craig Joseph uses a recent travel experience to share how more transparency in healthcare is beneficial for the patient and the health system.
digital health
March 11, 2021
[Webinar recording] Making Data Governance Actionable
Data governance in healthcare doesn't have to be so challenging. Our panel of experts discuss best practices for data governance in this webinar recording.
EHR
March 10, 2021
The brilliance of GROSS
Dr. Craig Joseph advocates that getting rid of stupid stuff (GROSS) should be an ongoing practice for healthcare systems, not just in its EHR, but across the organization as a whole.
Managed Services
February 25, 2021
[Webinar recording] Service Desk in the time of COVID-19
Nordic’s Service Delivery Managers explore strategies to optimize your service desk earn more satisfied clinicians, employees, and patients.
EHR
February 24, 2021
Let your physician builders build (or architects architect)
Dr. Craig Joseph covers the benefits of a physician builder program and how it can lead to increased EHR satisfaction among doctors.
EHR
February 10, 2021
New E/M documentation changes: Where does your organization stand?
Dr. Craig Joseph recaps the E/M code changes that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, offering insights into where organizations are at with this transition.
Performance Improvement
February 2, 2021
Optimizing and aligning your workqueue building blocks
Nordic's Everett Hayes shares tips for realigning your EHR workqueues to achieve optimal results.
COVID-19
January 27, 2021
What kind of tech can help with COVID-19 vaccination? All three kinds: high tech, low tech, and no tech
Nordic's CMO Dr. Craig Joseph shares why he believes a combination of high tech, low tech, and no tech could help improve vaccination rates.
Implementation
January 25, 2021
Near, far, [project] manage wherever you are
Nordic's Managing Consultant of Affiliate Solutions Vanessa Raffio shares how to ensure projects are successful despite project managing remotely.
EHR
January 21, 2021
EHR use in health systems: An international perspective
Tasman Global's Steve Lewis shares an international take on a JAMA Internal Medicine study about the differences between EHR use in the U.S. versus non-U.S. countries.
digital health
January 19, 2021
Healthcare interoperability and the vendor-system divide
Nordic's Director of Digital Health Scott Rossignol shares how to break down interoperability barriers between health systems and vendors.
Performance Improvement
January 13, 2021
American use of the EHR: What can we learn from others?
Citing a recent JAMA Internal Medicine study, Dr. Craig Joseph dives into the differences between EHR use in the U.S. versus non-U.S. countries. Some results are more surprising than you'd think.
Implementation
January 7, 2021
Remote relationships: How to build trust during strategic engagements
Nordic's Managing Director of Performance Improvement Kelly Krulisky offers lessons learned when building relationships in a remote work environment.
Performance Improvement
December 23, 2020
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
Dr. Craig Joseph discusses the "default effect," highlighting how default EHR actions can not only improve the user experience, but also help clinical users take the best care of their patients.