John Ellis, DO

Vice President of Regulatory & Clinical Affairs at NextGen Healthcare

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Health IT 101 Electronic Health Records Interoperability Practice Management

About John

Dr. Ellis is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who serves as the Vice President of the Regulatory & Clinical Affairs team at NextGen Healthcare. His previous experience includes working as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and serving as the Chairman of the Family Medicine Department at Arrowhead Abrazo Community Hospital. Dr. Ellis founded his own family medicine practice in Arizona and has been using EHR’s since 2003.

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Blogs by John

Health IT 101

What is whole-person care?

Explore the transformative power of whole-person care with seamless interoperability and population health tools to improve patient outcomes.

Health IT 101

What is an ACO?

Discover the benefits of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in transitioning to value-based healthcare. Improve patient outcomes, control costs, and streamline care with ACO participation.

Health IT 101

Should my health IT be cloud-hosted?

Discover how cloud-hosting can transform your practice with scalability, cost savings, and enhanced security for health IT management.

Electronic Health Records

What should I look for in an electronic health record (EHR) system

There are several features to look for to ensure you purchase the right EHR system and successfully integrate it into your practice. Finding the right EHR for your practice depends on a few factors.

Interoperability

What is FHIR in healthcare?

Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) has revolutionized the digital infrastructure that supports patient care.

Health IT 101

What is UDS+?

Discover the benefits of UDS+ for health centers: Achieve superior data accuracy, streamlined reporting, and enhanced patient outcomes with advanced HRSA data collection.

Health IT 101

What is value-based care and why does it matter to your practice?

The term value based care (VBC) refers to a care delivery model that emphasizes the quality and “value” of care delivered to the patient, rather than the amount of care delivered.

Practice Management

What value does a practice management (PM) system have in ambulatory care?

Discover how a Practice Management (PM) system can revolutionize your ambulatory practice, streamlining operations, enhancing patient care, and improving overall efficiency. Explore the essential benefits today.

Health IT 101

Which is better: Healthcare Software as a Service (SaaS) or a professional license?

When shopping for a new EHR, you are likely to encounter two types of buying options: the professional license or a Software as a Service (SaaS) license.