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Columns
As internationally recognized health informatics and health information exchange consultants, the principals of Mosaica Partners have written several columns on these subjects.
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Featured Column in HIMSS HIELights Newsletter
HIMSS HIELights, a monthly newsletter featuring extended coverage of all aspects of health information exchange (HIE) including state and regional level HIE activities, is published on the first Thursday of the month, and is a complimentary resource for HIMSS members, HIE organizations, regional extension centers, government agencies and anyone involved and interested in today's health information exchange activities.
Laura Kolkman and Bob Brown write a monthly column on health information exchange for the HIMSS HIELights newsletter. The columns are based on their recently published book, The Health Information Exchange Formation Guide. Each month, the authors discuss current HIE related events and leading practices within the context of forming an HIE initiative in your state, region or community.
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Part XVII: Who's the Beneficiary?
HIMSS HIELights - August 2012
In this article, the last in the series, Laura and Bob recap the series and thank their readers.
Part XVI: The HIE Technology RFP
HIMSS HIELights - June 2012
This month the authors discuss when, and how, to prepare and release a Request for Proposal for the technology services to support the HIE.
Part XV: Three Numbers You’ll Need to Know
HIMSS HIELights - May 2012
The important numbers - phone numbers - you need to know to get help forming and supporting your HIE are discussed in this month's column. Learn who to contact and why.To read the article, click here...
Part XIV: The Consultant's ApproachHIMSS HIELights - April 2012 If you'll be working with consultants, it's appropriate to understand a little about the art and science of consulting, especially as it related to HIE formation. In this month's column, Laura and Bob give a brief overview of consulting competencies and practices typically associated with HIE formation.To read the article, click here... Part XIII: Why Are You Doing This?HIMSS HIELights - March 2012 This month, Laura and Bob discuss the many reasons HIEs are formed, what their objectives are, and what's in it for the members. Please read the article to discover why forming and HIE is a such a worthwhile endeavor.To read the article, click here... Part XII: Public vs. Private HIE?HIMSS HIELights - February 2012
What is the difference between public and private HIEs? In this article, Laura and Bob discuss the differences and the trends emerging as a result of the Affordable Care Act of 2010.To read the article, click here...
Part XI: Keeping the Community Informed
HIMSS HIELights - January 2012
This month, the authors describe key elements of an effective communications plan that informs the community about your HIE formation efforts. There are five primary elements that must be properly defined and described in an HIE organizational communication plan: stakeholders, objectives, messages, channels and responsibility. To read the article, click here...
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Part X: Reaching Out For AssistanceHIMSS HIELights - December 2011 Getting stuck in neutral during your HIE formation project is common; almost all projects encounter a period that needs outside support. Laura and Bob give advice on getting help and moving forward in your HIE formation journey. To read the article, click here...
Part IX: HIE Consolidation – One Route to Sustainability
HIMSS HIELights - November 2011
Maintaining the trust of your original stakeholders throughout the consolidation process is the focus of this month's column. The authors discuss the future consolidation of HIEs and the importance of continued stakeholder nurturing as essential to a successful consolidation.To read the article, click here...
Part VIII: Who's in Charge?
HIMSS HIELights - October 2011
Laura and Bob discuss the importance of hiring a strong executive director or CEO for the HIE. The authors also describe the desired skills and qualities that the executive director should possess.To read the article, click here...
Part VII: Defining Your Objectives; Measuring Your Progress
HIMSS HIELights - September 2011
In this installment, the authors stress that defining objectives and tying those objectives to specific dates keeps everyone on the same page. It is very important that your workgroup members understand the outputs and outcomes that they are expected to achieve. Communicate the expectations often - you can't over communicate in this area.To read the article, click here...
Part VI: Developing Critical Mass
HIMSS HIELights - August 2011
Attaining a critical mass of interested, informed and empowered people is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome in your quest to achieve a sustainable HIE. The authors caution against trying to "do it all" with just your initial core group and explain how to bring additional people into the project.To read the article, click here...
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Part V: Defining Value
HIMSS HIELights - July 2011
Stakeholder defined value is the focus of this installment in the article series. The authors discuss how defining the services that your stakeholders value can only be accomplished through communication and information gathering. To read the article, click here...
Part IV: Teaming for SuccessHIMSS HIELights - June 2011 The authors discuss the importance of establishing and staffing five key workgroups to coordinate the necessary effort involved in starting up a successful HIE.To read the article, click here…
Part III: Choosing Your Companions
HIMSS HIELights - May 2011
Laura and Bob explore the qualities to look for when choosing companions to accompany you on the journey of forming an HIE.To read the article, click here...
Part II: Getting Started on the Journey
HIMSS HIELights – April 2011
This article provides insight into the preparation necessary to begin the journey of forming an HIE.To read the article, click here…
Part I: The Objective
HIMSS HIELights – March 2011
In this article, the authors describe patient care quality as the end objective of health information exchange.To read the article, click here…
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Ask the HIE Steering Committee
As the 2008-2009 Chair for the HIMSS HIE Steering Committee, Laura Kolkman wrote a monthly column for the HIMSS HIELights.
A Year of Successes, HIE Advancements
HIMSS HIELights - June 2009
As outgoing Chair of the HIMSS HIE Steering Committee, Laura Kolkman talks about the advances made in the past year in healthcare IT and the accomplishments of the HIE Steering Committee.
Survey Results: States and HIE Initiatives Describe their HITECH Plans and Concerns
HIMSS HIELights - May 2009
In the May issue of HIMSS HIELights, Laura Kolkman discusses the results of the research done to assess how States are planning to use stimulus funds and how the HITECH Act is changing the way many states approach HIE.
To read this article, click here...
Leveraging the Stimulus Package to Achieve Health Information Interoperability
HIMSS HIELights - April 2009
How healthcare can best leverage the ARRA took center stage at the HIMSS Annual Conference. In this article, Laura Kolkman discusses the different approaches that states and regions are taking to make best use of ARRA funding and she also provides some recommendations, which are based on successful HIE models.
Stimulus Package’s Focus on EMR Adoption will Advance HIE Initiatives
HIMSS HIELights - March 2009
Laura Kolkman discusses how the economic stimulus package incentives for physicians to adopt EMRs will overcome that particular roadblock to the advancement of HIEs.
Feds Might Want to Take a Page from State Approach to HIT Adoption
HIMSS HIELights - February 2009
Key policy concerns regarding the exchange of electronic health information have already been addressed by various state initiatives. The federal government should consider “cherry picking” some of these approaches to help define the best way to invest the stimulus funds.
To read the article, click here...
The Stage is Set for Significant Advancements in Health IT in 2009
HIMSS HIELights - January 2009
Laura Kolkman recaps significant events of 2008 in transforming healthcare and looks ahead at a promising 2009.
To read the article, click here...
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