Gerard F. Anderson, PhD, Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management; Director, Center for Hospital Finance and Management, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
Electronic Health Records Survey
This paper captures the findings of an October 2004 survey. Results indicated that health organizations expect EHR to have a positive financial impact. Most expect to take some action on EHR within six months, though cost and physician adoption pose implementation challenges.
Top Business Issues for Today's Health Care Organizations
This forecast of health care's top issues draws on the collective experience of Accenture's clinicians and other experts in health care IT, strategic planning, revenue management and supply chain to help providers and payers prepare for the coming year.
The Consumer Toolbox
Creating more informed consumers who make better decisions about their health care requires furnishing them with the right tools for the job. This article looks at some of the top instruments employers can provide, including Treatment Cost Estimators, Plan Comparison Calculators and Telephonic Decision Support Services.