tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25132358.post5147777996512714284..comments2024-03-25T03:04:17.427-04:00Comments on Curing Healthcare: Health Information Technology: Past Predictions, Current Reality, and Future Potential - Part 1 of 3Dr. Steve Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12193853344152979923noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25132358.post-2930171164200418442008-11-30T14:58:00.000-05:002008-11-30T14:58:00.000-05:00Of course, there are many points of disagreement o...Of course, there are many points of disagreement on healthcare reform and numerous difficult decisions and compromises to be hammered out. But there's also widespread agreement on at least two critical reform requirements. <BR/><BR/>-- Electronic health records (EHR). Bringing together the major medical systems has been a priority of current HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt, and will likely be backed by his probable successor Tom Daschle. EHR adoption is still low, so the opportunity is real and big. <BR/>-- Evidence-based medicine. Stakeholders agree that all efforts and systems should be based on sound medical science and published literature. The new systems need to assure and deliver quality, consistent care, incorporating the best diagnostic and quality care guidelines. These guidelines need to be available at the patient's bedside as well as throughout payer and provider organizations. <BR/><BR/>These two concepts give us a starting point for the emerging health reform compromise. I'm looking forward to seeing more points of agreement emerge as the reform conversation gains volume. <BR/><BR/>Possibilities? www.healthcaretownhall.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com