MGMA express concerns that the current “all or nothing” approach to achieving meaningful use may prove to be problematic for providers to meet Stage 2 requirements.
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Cost Effectiveness of Health Information Exchanges
Does the most cost effective method of establishing health information exchanges consist of a nationwide network of big-iron servers and Federal protocols?
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Top 10 Most Popular Articles in July 2013
Each month we compile a list of the 10 most popular articles we published that month, based on the number of page views.
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Performance Excellence for Healthcare Forum. July 30-31, 2013 Chicago, IL
Performance Excellence for Healthcare Forum to Help Hospitals Comply With Healthcare Reform
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Why Being a Quick Learner in Healthcare IT Doesn’t Matter
A Healthcare IT recruiter's frustrating perspective on candidates who are not a good fit for a particular HIT position who feel that being a "quick learner" will help them overcome this roadblock
If I had a dollar for every time I've heard [perfect_quotes id="8122"] in my recruitment career I could retire right now. It seems to be a theme when someone is told that they do not have the right qualifications for the role they have applied for.
Now I'm not completely lacking compassion. It is
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How Healthcare Leaders Can Build A Strong Corporate Culture
Editor's Note: Guest post by Julianna Davies, a writer and researcher for the MBA resource, discusses how although companies in the healthcare industry can benefit from strong corporate cultures as much as any other industry, the way in which healthcare companies create this culture will differ, simply given the nature of the work.
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Career: How to Get Started in Healthcare IT
Healthcare IT is one of the hottest fields right now and as the demand for qualified HIT professionals continues to increase, more people are starting to look for opportunities to break into the HIT field. Unlike some of the more established fields, healthcare IT is not something most can just major in and gain entry. There are a growing number of certifications, certificates, and master's degree programs that can provide aspiring HIT professionals the opportunity to enter the field; however, I
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Career: Applying Online ~ AKA The Resume Blackhole
Contributed by Cherie Lester, Senior Healthcare IT Recruiter at Holland Square Group offers her insights when applying online AKA the resume blackhole
How many times have you applied through a company web site never to hear a response? Perhaps you've applied through a company web site and received a call from a recruiter months later after you've already landed a new position? These scenarios are all too common, particularly in the Healthcare industry. Applying through a hospital web site can
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Analysis of the Opinion and Impact on Health IT On PPACA of 2010
The Court has now released its opinion. Join members of the HIMSS Legal Task Force as they provide a detailed analysis of the opinion and impact on health IT.
The Supreme Court Ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010: Analysis of the Opinion and Impact on Health IT
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Two years ago, President Obama signed a ground-breaking law mandating healthcare coverage for
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HIT Employment Models: 1099, W2 Hourly or Salaried, Which Is Right For You?
by Cherie Lester, Senior Healthcare IT Recruiter at Holland Square Group
An important question during most interviews in the HCIT Consultant industry is: Do you prefer W2 Hourly, 1099 or Salaried employment? Normally the candidate will understand the distinction between Salaried employment and W2 hourly or 1099 (Contract), but many questions arise during this part of the interview as the candidate tries to determine which scenario is best for them, particularly if it is someone that is new
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