4 health IT trends that are top-of-mind in 2019
Matt Schaefer, executive VP of Strategic Services, shares four main priorities organizations have told us they'll be planning for in 2019.
Managed Services Reaching your career goals in 2019: How Nordic’s Managed Services team can help
FEATURED POSTS
November 14, 2018Expert advice on preparing your MSSP submission [podcast]
September 26, 20184 common misconceptions about Nordic’s Managed Services team
August 23, 2018How to reduce physician burnout through EHR optimization
provider efficiency
January 3, 2019
How Allina Health used EHR data to increase provider efficiency and satisfaction
Allina Health recently partnered with Nordic to optimize its EHR and improve provider efficiency. As a result, the organization is saving saving some providers a few minutes per patient every day.
value-based care
December 26, 2018
Preparing for changes to value-based care reimbursement in 2019 [podcast]
Our optimization team members discuss the changes ACOs can anticipate from the new MSSP in 2019, providing a breakdown of ways organizations can demonstrate value-based care.
HIMSS
December 17, 2018
HIMSS EMRAM: What you need to know about getting Stage 7 certified
Reaching Stage 7 of HIMSS EMRAM is no easy feat. Senior Consultant Zoe Herbst de Cortina recently helped Loma Linda University Health work to achieve this prestigious designation, and offers advice for other organizations that may have their sights set on Stage 7.
#NordicGivesBack
December 13, 2018
Nordic gives back 2018: A roundup of causes to consider supporting
Looking for a worthy cause to give back to during the holiday season or throughout 2019? Here’s a roundup of some great organizations to consider supporting.
Data & Analytics
December 7, 2018
Breaking down your data silos with data warehousing and data virtualization
Eric Pennington, manager of Data & Analytics, discusses how to turn your data asset into insights through effective data warehousing and data virtualization strategies.
consulting tips
November 28, 2018
5 Ws for a successful health IT contract transition
Senior Consultant Nick Davis shares the key questions you should ask when preparing your end-of-contract checklist.
provider efficiency
November 20, 2018
ROI from your EHR: Three focus areas for a brighter budgeting season
'Tis the season for budget planning. To help guide your planning process, Aaron Mann, director of business development, shares three main areas your organization can focus on to realize a demonstrable return on your investment.
quality measures
November 14, 2018
Expert advice on preparing your MSSP submission [podcast]
Jake Aleckson, director of Optimization Solutions, and Kyle McAllister, a senior consultant on the Optimization team, share tips for ACOs to successfully navigate the complex MSSP submission process.
Epic optimization
November 8, 2018
HCC in 1-2-3: Three steps to implementing Hierarchical Condition Categories in Epic
Are you looking to your optimize HCC documentation? You're in luck. Here's a step-by-step guide for implementing and improving HCC capture in Epic.
Managed Services
October 31, 2018
The calm through the storm: How I relied on my Managed Services team during Hurricane Florence
Tim, a Managed Services consultant, volunteered during Hurricane Florence and shares how his Nordic teammates supported him while he served his community.
Data & Analytics
October 24, 2018
How to use claims data to get a full report on population health
Nordic's data & analytics team breaks down some ways your organization can use claims data to help inform your population health planning.
training
October 16, 2018
An innovative approach to end-user enablement: virtual instructor-led training
Lauren discusses some of the benefits of virtual instructor-led training (VILT), an innovative way to engage and enable your teams and also save your organization time and money.
Health IT
October 12, 2018
U.S. National Health IT Week: Catalyzing change in healthcare
Nordic celebrated U.S. National Health IT Week, Oct. 8-12, by spotlighting those who are catalyzing change in healthcare. Check out our roundup of the week's top highlights.
EHR optimization
October 4, 2018
2018 OR Manager Conference: Top perioperative EHR optimization priorities
Nordic's Munaf Noorani and Brian Beinborn share EHR optimization priorities they discussed with perioperative leaders at the 2018 OR Manager Conference.
Managed Services
September 26, 2018
4 common misconceptions about Nordic’s Managed Services team
A pair of Nordic's Managed Services team leads dispel a few false impressions you may have about Managed Services.
Epic optimization
September 5, 2018
Optimizing the EHR for hospice and palliative care
Nordic partnered with Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care to optimize Epic and help the organization better serve their population of hospice and palliative patients.
Epic Consulting
September 4, 2018
How to become an EHR consultant
A quick guide to the important points to consider when deciding which EHR consulting role fits you best and how to engage an EHR consulting firm to learn more about possible opportunities.
Madison
August 30, 2018
Nordic’s 2018 Open House: Photos and video to relive the night
Check out photos and video from Nordic’s 2018 Open House – a fun evening of food, drinks, and lively conversation.
EHR optimization
August 23, 2018
How to reduce physician burnout through EHR optimization
Are your providers burned out on documentation and other bureaucratic tasks? The EHR can be a helpful tool to manage workload, not increase it.
Madison
August 22, 2018
Things to do in Madison: A guide to the city's best places to visit
Here is a list of top places to visit while you're in Madison this August. In addition, don't forget to add Nordic's Open House to your must-do list. RSVP today.
Life at Nordic
August 3, 2018
Looking for a job in healthcare consulting? Here's what you can expect from us.
Our Candidate Relations team takes the interview process extremely seriously. Here are a few tenets of our approach to your experience as a candidate.
Madison
August 1, 2018
Need a reason to come and party with Nordic later this month? Here are 6.
When you're in Madison this August, stop by Nordic's Open House for beer, cocktails, snacks, and great conversation. We'd love to see you!
Epic upgrades
July 26, 2018
EHR upgrades will be on everyone's mind this August, so let's talk about it
Many healthcare leaders are wondering how to prioritize, approach, and staff quarterly upgrades for their EHR. Here are a few thoughts going into the larger conversation this August.
Epic Community Connect
July 24, 2018
Developing a strategy for your Epic Community Connect program [podcast]
Lindsey Manzuk, implementation strategy director, and Lauren Piazza, director of Affiliate Solutions, sit down to talk about the tenets of a successful Community Connect strategy and their lessons learned from many extension projects.
Data & Analytics
July 18, 2018
Using CMS data to improve clinical outcomes and reduce penalties
Data & Analytics Services Delivery Manager Eric Pennington walks you through the dashboard Nordic configured to visualize CMS' pay-for-performance data around hospital-acquired conditions, readmissions, and value-based purchasing.
Epic optimization
July 10, 2018
A quick intro to optimizing and refreshing your EHR performance
If you're looking to optimize or refresh your EHR performance, we are ready with a team of experts to assess your challenges and provide solutions.
Managed Services
July 3, 2018
How can Application Managed Services help your organization? [podcast]
Ian Mamminga and John Lanari answer some of our most common client questions about bringing on Managed Services to tackle EHR support and maintenance.
Epic Community Connect
June 28, 2018
Creating a successful Community Connect program
Thinking about creating or optimizing your Community Connect program? Nordic is here to help!
Data & Analytics
June 26, 2018
How the EHR could help stem the opioid epidemic
The EHR could be a powerful tool to help providers prevent opioid misuse. Our experts explain how.
corporate social responsibility
June 20, 2018
This Pride Month, let's push for a more inclusive workplace
This Pride Month, let's all take a moment (or a few moments) to think about how we can better support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Life at Nordic
June 15, 2018
I'm a traveling consultant and a single father. Here's my advice.
Senior Consultant Garrett Olson shares his experience as a single father and a traveling consultant, along with advice for new parents entering the consulting industry.
consulting tips
June 13, 2018
6 steps to creating a standout EHR consultant resume
Learn how to set yourself apart as an EHR consultant by creating a powerful resume. We've gathered expert insights from an experienced practice director who helps consultants land interviews with their ideal clients every day.
Life at Nordic
June 11, 2018
Can I work from home as an EHR consultant?
Can you become an Epic consultant if you're not interested in traveling Monday through Thursday every week? The short answer: Yes.
Epic implementation
June 7, 2018
Staffing your EHR implementation: 4 areas to watch as you plan
Are you planning an implementation and unsure if your staffing model will work for your organization? Lindsey has some tips for areas to watch as you plan.
Life at Nordic
May 30, 2018
Why corporate values fail to resonate (and how to make sure yours do)
Are your corporate values falling flat? Here are some ideas to make sure your values resonate with your employees and work to build an even better culture.