2005 Industry Articles

 
DECEMBER
Medical Economics
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Not sold on EHRs? Think Katrina and Rita
SETMA’s use of NextGen EMR immediately after Hurricane Rita is profiled as part of this technology column on how physicians were assisted by technology in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina.
Physicians Practice
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Less is More
SETMA’s selection, implementation and use of NextGen EMR is profiled in this case study on “Practice of the Year” runner-ups.
Retinal Physician
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Choosing EMR for the Retina Practice (no link)
Midwest Retina discusses its selection, implementation and use of NextGen EMR in this feature story about EMR use in the retinal setting.
NOVEMBER
Advance for Health Information Professionals
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HIT Legislation: What You Need to Know  (no link)
NextGen’s CMO, Dr. Sarah Corley, is quoted in this cover story on all the government regulations pertaining to EHRs.
EMR Advisor
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Million-dollar EMR investment pays off in savings, recognition (no link)
NextGen’s CMO, Dr. Sarah Corley, is quoted in this cover story on all the government regulations pertaining to EHRs.
HealthLeaders
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I'll Take 1,000 EMRs, Please (no link)
Hill Physicians’ selection and pilot testing of NextGen EMR is spotlighted as part of this online feature on nationwide EMR efforts.
OCTOBER
Health Data Management
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ROI Analysis Critical for Clinics
North Valley Family Medicine discusses the role ROI played in its selection of NextGen EMR and NextGen EPM in this cover story about IT ROI analysis for clinics.
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Market for Practicing Innovation
Arizona Oncology Services discusses its use of NextGen EPM in this special report on the evolution of practice management systems.
Health Management Technology
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Better Business, More Money (no link)
Gilbert Center for Family Medicine’s de-installation of a previous practice management system and installation of NextGen EPM is highlighted in this cover story on the financial and efficiency benefits of moving to an integrated PM/EMR system.
Healthcare Informatics
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A Winning Combo (no link)
Johnson County Dermatology’s use of NextGen EMR and NextGen EPM is spotlighted as part of this cover story on the use of practice management systems and EHRs by small clinics.
HealthLeaders
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IPAs move toward integration (no link)
Mills-Peninsula Medical Group’s plans to implement NextGen technology are profiled as part of this online feature on IPAs.
Modern Physician
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HIMSS honors doc practices for IT use (no link)
SETMA’s use of NextGen EMR is highlighted in this brief online feature on the Davies Award winners.
SEPTEMBER
Group Practice Journal
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Ogden Clinic’s EMR Transformation Part 2: Planning, Design, and Rollout (no link)
Part two of this two-part case study highlights the strategies used by Ogden Clinic during its implementation of NextGen EMR.
Healthcare Informatics
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Healthcare IT Innovators (no link)
Cardiology of Tulsa’s selection and use of NextGen EMR is included in this “Healthcare IT Innovators” profile on Dr. Michael Spain.
Physicians Practice
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Sticker Shocked?
Gilbert Center for Family Medicine discusses the ways its measures ROI for its NextGen investment in this technology feature on “Spending Your IT Budget Wisely.”
AUGUST
Florida Medical Business
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Jacksonville group boost revenue with EMR (no link)
Case study highlights Family Care Partners of Jacksonville’s selection, implementation and use of NextGen EMR and EPM. NextGen’s Vice President of Product Development, Tim Eggena, is also quoted.
HealthLeaders
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Behind the Wires (no link)
Ogden Clinic’s current use of NextGen and technology plans for the future is profiled as part of this “Behind the Wires” feature on Mark Ellis, Ogden’s associate director of information technology.
Medical Economics
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Does your thermometer talk to your EHR?
Cardiology of Tulsa’s use of NextGen EMR interfaced with ECG and vital-sign equipment is spotlighted as part of this “Technology Consult” column.
JULY
Group Practice Journal
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Ogden Clinic’s EMR Transformation, Part 1: Implementation & ROI (no link)
Part one of a two-part case study highlights Ogden Clinic’s selection, customization and use of NextGen EMR.
JUNE
Health Management Technology
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A One-two Punch: What Works (no link)
Heart and Family’s selection, implementation and successful use of NextGen EMR and NextGen EPM is highlighted in this “What Works” case history. 
Healthcare IT News
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EMR success inspires Ogden to do more IT
Ogden discusses what’s “new and next” as it relates to its use of NextGen in this feature article.
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Real-time help with diagnoses
Details of the NextGen-Isabel partnership are explained in this feature article.
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Acquisitions and alliances
The NextGen-Siemens partnership is profiled as part of this online feature about “big-fish-eat-little-fish” deals in the healthcare IT industry.
Physicians Practice
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Out of Room?
Family Physicians of Central Jersey discusses how it monitors NextGen EMR storage space in this feature story about hitting the storage limit.
MAY
ADVANCE for Health Information Executives
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Vendors Unite to Promote EHR Usage (no link)
NextGen is listed as one of the participating vendors in HIMSS’ Electronic Health Record Association.
For the Record
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Beyond Technology: The Human Factors Impeding the EMR (no link)
NextGen’s Former CMO, Dr. John Dulcey, is quoted in this cover story about how cultural and psychological factors are preventing more widespread adoption of electronic medical records.
Healthcare Informatics
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Physician-Led Data Sharing (no link)
NextGen is mentioned as being only one of two EMR vendors who are working on interoperability documents for the Taconic Health Information Network and Community (THINC) in this innovator profile.
Health-IT World
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Diagnosing Misdiagnosis: NextGen and Isabel Form Partnership (no link)
Details of the NextGen-Isabel partnership are explained in this feature article.
Medical Economics
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An EHR role for IPA
MedAllies and Hill Physicians’ use of NextGen EMR is mentioned in this “Connected Physician” article about the growing adoption of EHRs by IPAs.
APRIL
ADVANCE for Health Information Executives
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Mission: EHR (no link)
NextGen’s mission statement is included in this cover story on how EHR vendors plan to further the national initiative to make electronic health records accessible to all Americans.
EMR Advisor
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How Cardiology of Tulsa got the second EMR right (no link)
Cardiology of Tulsa’s selection, implementation and use of NextGen EMR is highlighted in this case study.
Georgia Physician
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Going Paperless (no link)
NextGen’s Former CMO, Dr. John Dulcey, is quoted in this feature article about the benefits of using an EMR and best practices for smoothly transitioning into using the system.
Healthcare Informatics
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Pinning down the EMR (no link)
The details of the NextGen-Siemens announcement are discussed as part of this “News and Trends” feature article on HIMSS 2005.
Mobile Health Data
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Practice Heeds Call of Tablet PCs (no link)
Advanced Specialty Care’s use of NextGen EMR and NextGen EPM on tablet PCs is highlighted in this case study.
Today in Cardiology
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Texas cardiology practice has successfully implemented electronic practice management (no link)
Heart Place’s implementation and use of NextGen EPM is highlighted in this case study.
MARCH
ADVANCE for Health Information Executives
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Removing the Barriers between EMR & Practice Management Systems (no link)
Authored by NextGen’s Director of Product Development, Robert Hale, this sidebar stresses the need for and benefits of a completely integrated EMR and practice management system.
ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals
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The Continuity of Care Record: A Snap Shot for Providers (no link)
NextGen’s Former CMO, Dr. John Dulcey, is quoted in this cover story about the CCR vision and obstacles to making the vision a reality.
Health Data Management
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Claims Automation In a New Environment
NextGen’s participation in the WEDI/Empire pilot is mentioned in a sidebar that accompanies this cover story. NextGen’s Vice President of Product Development, Tim Eggena, and Claims Product Manager, Ana Croxton, also discuss “HIPAA’s promise.”
Skin & Aging
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Pay-off Continues Years After Implementing an EMR System (no link)
Dermatology of Tyler’s selection, implementation and use of NextGen EMR is highlighted in this case study.
Medical Economics
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More answers to your EHR questions
NextGen’s Former CMO, Dr. John Dulcey, discusses the decision support features of NextGen EMR in this technology column.
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EHRs: A way around big start-up costs
Dr. Leiland “Bubba” Edwards discusses Pediatrics East’s use of NextGen’s ASP offering in this technology article about ASP-based EMRs.
Orthopedic Technology Review
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A Trifecta of Benefits (no link)
Rory Gile, administrator at Comprehensive Orthopaedics, and John Bonini, practice manager at North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic, both discuss their use of NextGen EMR in this article about need for and benefits of using EMRs in the orthopedic setting.
FEBRUARY
Group Practice Journal
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Fulfilling Our Technology Vision Part II: Tapping Our EMR Potential with Medical Device Connectivity (no link)
Part two of a two-part COT case study highlights Cardiology of Tulsa’s use of medical devices in conjunction with NextGen EMR.
Health Leaders
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On Location (no link)
Ogden Clinic explains the role site visits played in its selection of NextGen EMR in this feature article.
Health Data Management
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Siemens, NextGen Align
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Medicare Readies Attachments Test
Online news brief on NextGen’s role in the WEDI/Empire BCBS pilot.
JANUARY
Advanced for Health Information Executives
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Platform for Growth (no link) 
A case study highlighting Vision Associates’ implementation of NextGen EMR is included in this cover story on successful EMR deployments.
Group Practice Journal
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Fulfilling Our Technology Vision, Part 1: Going Paperless (no link)
Part one of a two-part case study illustrates how Cardiology of Tulsa went paperless with NextGen EMR.
Health Data Management
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It Takes Two to Tango
Heart Place discusses its use of NextGen EPM and search for an EMR in this feature article about the relationship between practice management systems and EMRs.
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MS-HUG Award Finalists Set
Medical Economics
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Exclusive survey: Doctors and EHRs
NextGen is mentioned as being a “player” in this cover story about physician adoption of EHRs.