Radiant, Cupid Consultant Bart Klaas' love of problem-solving, travel brought him to Nordic
Senior Radiant and Cupid consultant Bart Klaas' love of problem-solving and travel brought him to Nordic
corporate social responsibility 7th annual Community Giveback Week supports 12 non-profit organizations nationwide
FEATURED POSTS
February 10, 20197 signs it's time for an EHR refresh
February 7, 2019Getting to know Nordic’s Managed Services
January 9, 20194 health IT trends that are top-of-mind in 2019
revenue cycle
May 15, 2019
Introducing revenue flow: A more efficient way of thinking about your revenue cycle
Nordic's Cathy Smith explains how your organization can see better outcomes when you start thinking of your revenue cycle as a revenue flow.
Epic Consulting
May 9, 2019
Consultants in Conference Rooms Getting Coffee | Chris Chandre
John Manzuk welcomes Senior Consultant Chris Chandre in the first episode of this new video series as they discuss Chris’ experiences as a consultant.
Epic Beaker
May 3, 2019
Your Beaker go-live checklist: 6 critical steps to take after an Epic Beaker install
Manager of Optimization Solutions Mallory Powers outlines six steps you should take for a successful Epic Beaker go-live.
provider efficiency
April 23, 2019
What’s the formula for happier end users? Our EHR experts discuss [podcast]
Our clinical and training experts share four key focus areas for increasing provider satisfaction and EHR efficiency.
Life at Nordic
April 17, 2019
Consultant spotlight: 'Volunteer addict' Alicia Baylor supports Puerto Rico in its time of need
With a passion for volunteering, healthcare, and Latin America, Nordic Senior Consultant Alicia Baylor works with Puerto Rico Rises.
Epic Beaker
April 10, 2019
5 ways to boost lab efficiency and improve patient care through Epic's Beaker LIS reports
Nordic's Mallory Powers, manager of Optimization Solutions, breaks down five ways your laboratory can enhance Beaker reports to boost efficiency and patient outcomes.
Epic training
April 2, 2019
From weekend warrior to Epic trainer: how the military prepared Tech Sgt. Stephen Hornsey for a career in healthcare IT
Retired Tech Sgt. Stephen Hornsey successfully transitioned to a principal trainer with Nordic thanks to the skills he learned in his 22-year military career.
Revenue Cycle Transformation
March 27, 2019
Nordic’s five guiding principles for delivering revenue improvement
Cathy Smith, Nordic's managing director of Revenue Cycle Transformation, shares her philosophy for partnering with organizations to build trust and improve their revenue flow.
Life at Nordic
March 20, 2019
How to level up for a role in Data & Analytics
Nordic is looking for talented consultants to join its Data & Analytics team to help healthcare organizations discover insights from their data. VP of Data & Analytics Sriram Devarakonda discusses the types of consultants he’s looking for and offers tips to level up your career with a job at Nordic.
clinical optimization
March 13, 2019
3 steps to building shared ownership and increasing EHR satisfaction
Nordic's Dr. Amy Maneker, physician executive, and Leanna Hester, RN, director of Optimization Solutions, recommend three steps for establishing shared ownership and increasing end user satisfaction with the EHR.
culture
March 8, 2019
#BalanceforBetter: Nordic celebrates International Women’s Day 2019 with notable female achievements
International Women’s Day is officially recognized on March 8, but leading the charge to gender equality is a movement that lasts throughout the year. As this year’s theme is Balance for Better, we take this time to reflect on the impact we have on elevating a gender-balanced workforce.
implementation
March 6, 2019
4 common pitfalls to avoid during your EHR implementation [Executive Summary]
With the right strategy and planning, you can implement an EHR that truly transforms your organization. Lindsey Manzuk, Implementation Strategy Director at Nordic, shares how to overcome four common EHR implementation pitfalls and achieve clinical transformation.
Managed Services
February 27, 2019
What's proactive Managed Services, and how can it add value to my organization?
Ian Mamminga, vice president of Managed Services at Nordic shares how our proactive approach to remote support helps organizations save time and money.
events
February 20, 2019
Our top five moments from HIMSS19 [photos]
In case you missed it, or want to relive the magic, here are our top five highlights from HIMSS19.
Managed Services
February 13, 2019
Join a supportive and growing team in Nordic’s Managed Services
Managed Services Senior Analyst Daniel Zhou explains why continuing his health IT career in Nordic's Managed Services offers the perfect mix of lifestyle, challenge, and team camaraderie.
featured
February 10, 2019
7 signs it's time for an EHR refresh
How do you know when it's time to optimize your organization's EHR? Here are some of the most common reasons you need a refresh.
Managed Services
February 7, 2019
Getting to know Nordic’s Managed Services
Watch this video to learn what it's like to be part of our Managed Services team.
HIMSS
February 5, 2019
4 reasons to connect with Nordic at HIMSS19
If you're finalizing your plans for HIMSS19, here are four reasons you should hold a spot for us in your schedule.
Epic upgrades
January 30, 2019
Five steps you can take right now to prepare for quarterly EHR upgrades
In case you missed our webinar on successfully transitioning to the quarterly upgrade model, here are five steps our senior consultants recommend you take right now to prepare for the switch.
implementation
January 24, 2019
Staffing your EHR implementation: 3 traits for transformational results
Lindsey Manzuk, our Implementation Strategy Director, shares the top three traits you should look for when staffing your EHR implementation.
Managed Services
January 17, 2019
Reaching your career goals in 2019: How Nordic’s Managed Services team can help
Two of Nordic's Managed Services team members share how they've been able to advance their health IT careers and solve some tough client challenges through certifications and professional development opportunities.
HIMSS
January 9, 2019
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.
clinical optimization
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.
Health IT
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.
revenue cycle
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.
population health
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.
population health
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.