Here are the top 10 most-read Becker's Hospital Review articles on health IT in July.
1. 8 Epic EHR implementations with the biggest price tags in 2015
Investments in EHR systems are undoubtedly costly, but some implementations carry more costs than others. While implementation costs vary system to system and hospital to hospital, Epic's EHR platform is notorious for having higher costs than other vendors. Here are eight of the most costly Epic implementations reported within the past six months. Read more
2. Confetti used for US Women's soccer victory parade found to be shredded medical records
After clinching the World Cup championship with a 5 to 2 win over Japan, the U.S. Women's soccer team returned home with a lineup of celebrations across the country. At the victory parade in New York, confetti fell around the newly minted champions. This is an expected scene for any celebration, but less expected was confetti made of shredded medical records. Read more
3. 50 things to know about the EHR market's top vendors
Epic, Cerner, athenahealth, MEDITECH, McKesson, CPSI, Allscripts, etc. A handful of EHR vendors dominate the acute care hospital market share. Here are 50 things to know about some of the biggest names in health IT systems. Read more
4. 50 leaders in health IT
The field of information technology encompasses a variety of duties and responsibilities. IT leaders are tasked with guiding strategic vision for their organizations while also maintaining the day-to-day operations of systems. Here are 50 accomplished individuals in the health IT world, hailing from provider, vendor, political and consulting backgrounds. Read more
5. 10 biggest technological advancements for healthcare in the last decade
The reach of technological innovation continues to grow, changing all industries as it evolves. In healthcare, technology is increasingly playing a role in almost all processes, from patient registration to data monitoring, from lab tests to self-care tools. Here are 10 of the biggest technological advancements to come out of the past 10 years. Read more
6. Epic vs. Cerner: 9 key comparisons
When one thinks of EHRs, the discussion often starts with Epic or Cerner. Here are 9 key comparisons between the two vendors. Read more
7. Epic decoded: An inside look at life and corporate culture at the center of the health IT world
"Do good, have fun, make money," is the motto of Verona, Wis.-based Epic Systems. Epic truly is a powerhouse, if for no other reason than it enraptures the attention of everyone in the healthcare world. Love it or hate it, people want to know more about it. Read more
8. Top 10 EHR vendors by overall market share
Just a small handful of EHR vendors dominate the market share for physician practices. Here are the top 10. Read more
9. 25 things to know about telemedicine
Healthcare may have been accused of lagging in technology adoption in the past, but health IT has made significant strides in the past few years. One of the biggest trends to emerge from healthcare's digital revolution is telemedicine. Here are 25 things to know about the growing role telemedicine has to play in the healthcare industry. Read more
10. 10 things to know about the 21st Century Cures Act
On Friday July 10, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, also known as the 21st Century Cures Act, which supports healthcare innovation infrastructure. Following the passage of the bill in the House, the bill is now in the Senate. Here are 10 things to know about the bill. Read more
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