Jeff Lagasse

Jeff Lagasse is Associate Editor at Healthcare Finance.

Mostashari says we must create lasting clinical change at HIMSS16

By Jeff Lagasse 08:24 pm February 29, 2016

The former national coordinator said at HIMSS16 that simple alerts can work. And an accountable care organization example proves that.

Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, MD, said that providing actionable implements in existing technologies is the best way to increase physician engagement and innovation.

Aledade CEO Mostashari: 'We have to create lasting clinical change'

By Jeff Lagasse 07:01 pm February 29, 2016

The former national coordinator said at HIMSS16 that simple alerts can work. And an accountable care organization example proves that.

True innovation often comes from a “single personality,” an outlier who sees ways to better connect with members of the community to better facilitate their health, Steve Steffensen, MD, a neurologist at Walter Reid Medical Center in Maryland, said at the HIMSS16 Innovation Symposium conference Monday.

Walter Reed doctor: Military healthcare looks to data for innovation

By Jeff Lagasse 03:08 pm February 29, 2016

Steve Steffensen tells Innovation Symposium crowd at HIMSS16 that data can improve results and create better relationships with the community.

McKesson, Health QX partner on payer analytics, will market each other's platforms

By Jeff Lagasse 10:26 am February 11, 2016

McKesson Health Solutions and Health QX on Wednesday announced an alliance designed to help insurers quickly design and scale complex bundled payment models. The agreement also aims to ensure those programs provide timely and accurate payment to providers.

CMS to share claims data with providers, employers to improve care

By Jeff Lagasse 10:36 am February 01, 2016

New rules are anticipated to allow organizations -- those approved as qualified entities -- to confidentially share or sell analyses of the data.

CPSI acquires Healthland in $250M EHR deal

By Jeff Lagasse 05:39 am December 01, 2015

In a deal that will have implications for rural and community hospitals as well as the post-acute care market, Computer Programs and Systems announced Nov. 25 that it would acquire rival Healthland Holding and its affiliates for $250 million.