It has been almost six months to the day since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic. It is safe to say that we were all a little naive back in March, thinking that surely we would resume some sense of normalcy by summertime. Which is understandable as treading in uncharted medical and…
As we come upon the Fourth of July holiday, it is important to focus not only on the festivities of the day, but the fundamental ideals behind it. This day celebrates our country’s independence and the freedom to govern itself with the Declaration of Independence as the official document guiding the founding fathers through the…
The ONC held its 3rd Annual Interoperability Forum recently where global Health IT leaders came together to discuss the necessary steps to forging a global thought process regarding data sharing and access. Per an article published by the ONC, the meeting yielded three key take-aways; all of which echo our mission. The most basic of…
Proving that Interoperability is more than just a pipe dream for the healthcare industry, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) announced its partnership with Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise, USA (IHE) to advance interoperability. According to an article in Healthcare IT news, the union aims to ‘innovate the technical standards needed for…
“Interoperability” was the topic of the day, as government officials, patients, and private sector providers participated in a hearing to discuss the challenges of health information exchange. The hearing was sponsored by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) as part of the Health IT Policy Committee’s Interoperability & Health Exchange Workgroup – Governance…
We will be so interconnected through many interoperable devices such as personal health monitors and networks that in ten years, we won’t even notice their presence, says the findings of a study conducted by Pew Research. The report posed an open-ended question to 1,600+ technology experts about the future of the Internet. The majority of…
Mobile devices, tablets, wireless tools and other targeted applications are paving the way for increased care for patients and providers. The infographic below demonstrates how mHealth tools are changing the face of healthcare as more Americans adopt mobile devices and harness the power of wireless connectivity. Here are some insightful statistics below about the progress we’re making: 247 million…
With the government’s lofty goal of enrolling 15 million people in health insurance plans in the next three years, it’s no wonder that most conversations about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) center around Healthcare.gov. While the government is laser focused on getting uninsured citizens enrolled in health plans, there’s a whole other side of the ACA…
HIMSS14 is right around the corner and social media will be playing a crucial role at the conference. If you’ve never tweeted before, never fear. Our helpful #HIMSS14 social media guide is all you need to start tweeting like a pro! Need more reason to jump on the HIMSS14 Twitter train? HIMSS is the most…
Blue Button+ is software that allows patients to access and transport their medical records digitally. Once they have their healthcare information, Blue Button+ makes it possible for them to share the information with all of their providers. In August 2013, Get Real Health announced that the Blue Button+ data exchange standard was available in their award-winning InstantPHR™ patient engagement software platform. Get Real…
In celebration of national Health IT week, Get Real Health along with our partner, Caradigm, created an infographic to highlight the importance of Big Data and Healthcare Analytics in driving improvement in our healthcare system. Data plus HIT tools can be the fuel that powers outcomes like reduced readmissions, lower costs, engaged patients, and better health. Caradigm’s healthcare…
eHealth Radio Network host Eric Michael recently interviewed Jason Harmon, Get Real Health’s CTO and founding partner, on its Healthcare and Technology channels. Jason touched on several topics: • The beginnings and evolution of Get Real Health • His personal experiences with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and personal ties to Get Real Health’s mission • Competitive advantages of Get…
