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Articles
As internationally recognized health informatics and health information exchange consultants, the principals of Mosaica Partners frequently contribute to articles on these subjects.
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Support for Accountable Care: Recommended Health IT Structure
eHealth Initiative - January, 2012
Laura Kolkman, as a member of the eHI Accountable Care Council, contributed to this report that identifies trends and supports the development of a robust health information technology infrastructure to support the needs of an Accountable Care Organizational Model. During the research and writing of the report, the Council conducted a survey of both private and CMS-supported ACOs. Overall, 20 organizations representative of a variety of patient populations and geographical locations responded to the survey. The survey focused on the organization’s purpose for becoming an ACOM, current or potential involvement in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, the CMS Innovation Center Pioneer Pilot, health IT infrastructure, and implementation goals. The report is designed to assist stakeholders in achieving the goals of the accountable care organizational model, and use the information presented as a valuable tool in implementing health information technology to healthcare redesign initiatives.
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3 Reasons to Let HIE Customers Define Services
Government Health IT - Januay 23, 2012
Laura Kolkman discusses the value maintaining a continuous active dialogue with the HIE stakeholders has to the HIE's long term sustainability. Asking your stakeholders what they need equips you with information on what services stakeholders want to see and when. This in turn helps you develop the right business model to ensure that the HIE delivers both short- and long-term value.
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State HIEs Face Assessment Deadline to Maintain Federal Monies
For The Record - September 26, 2011
Laura Kolkman writes about developing an effective assessment approach to conduct the first of the annual evaluations that State HIEs are required to perform and submit to ONC. Of the two types of evaluation, state-performed and federal, Laura discusses the methodology that states’ might use to accomplish a comprehensive assessment that accurately identifies how their progress aligns with their stated goals.
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Finding Common Ground for Successful Health Information Exchange
Florida Medical Business - November 2008, pp 9, 12.
Laura Kolkman provides some answers for HIEs and RHIOs struggling with disparity in adoption and use of health-care information technology.
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ARCHIE Bunkers Down in Arizona
For the Record - November 2008, pp 6, 7.
Laura Kolkman discusses the challenges and successes in establishing the Arizona Rural Community Health Information Exchange (ARCHIE)
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Rural HIE, Addressing the Unique Challenges
HIMSS RHIO Connection - November 2008
Laura Kolkman writes about the human qualities required to develop a successful HIE in a rural population area.
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Expanding the HIE Funding Pool by Redefining ROI
HIMSS RHIO Connection - October 2008
Laura Kolkman provides insight on ways to increase HIE funding by proving stakeholder return on investment.
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The State of HIEs
ADVANCE for Health Information Executives - September 2008, 12 (9) pp 37, 38
Laura Kolkman discusses the current stage and economic health of HIEs.
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Community Leadership: The Cornerstone of a Solid RHIO Foundation
HIMSS RHIO Connection - August 2008
A collaborative discussion with Drs. Roger Leonard and Thomas Lewis on the need for community stakeholder participation to enable a successful RHIO initiative.
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