Upcoming Events

HIMSS Nursing Infomatics Symposium

February 19-20, 2012
Venetian Sannds Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

Past Events

46th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition
December 4-8, 2011
New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Southeastern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Education Program
November 4, 2011
Implications for Nursing Practice Under Accountable Care. Gail E. Latimer, MSN, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Siemens Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer is a speaker.

AMIA 2011 Annual Symposium 
October 22-24, 2011
'Improving Health: Informatics and IT Changing the World'

Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Leadership Symposium
October 26-27, 2011
Advocates for Health Communities. Siemens is a sponsor and Gail E.Latimer, MSN, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Siemens Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer is a speaker. 

American Academy of Nursing 38th Annual Meeting and Conference
October 13-15, 2011, Washington DC

ANCC National Magnet Conference

October 4-6, 2011, Baltimore, Maryland
Siemens is a proud sponsor of the conference

Clinical Gateway News

Hospitals Crossing the Digital Divide

  PinnacleHealth executive, Cindy Brown, honored as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Clinical Informaticists[319 KB]

  For this CEO, IT helps drive performance - Gribbin says technology is a means to his greater goal: Seeing staff succeed.[213 KB] 
Read the Modern Healthcare article featuring John Gribbin CEO CentraState Healthcare System 

Essentials in Nursing Informatics 5th edition” addresses today’s relevant IT topics
John Glaser, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, and Gail E. Latimer, MSN, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Siemens Health Services, have played integral roles as distinguished contributors to McGraw Hill’s newly-updated textbook, “Essentials in Nursing Informatics 5th edition.” 

In the textbook’s Forward, Dr. Glaser discusses the role of health information systems in the new era of healthcare and the significant impact resulting from the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Acting as the editor and a chapter author, Ms. Latimer provides insight into information technology and its ever-increasing role in the field of nursing.
The nationally-recognized contributor team also included five additional Siemens professionals, Mical Debrow, Ph.D., RN and Cynthia Mascara, MSN, MBA, RN on Workflow and Healthcare Process Management; Susan Lundquist, BSN, RN and Cathy Delmain, RN on IT for the Rural Healthcare Market; and Joanne Seasholtz, Ph.D, RN, MSN, MBA, FACHE on Evidence-based Practice. 

“Essentials in Nursing Informatics” is used in nursing education curricula throughout the world. The 5th edition is updated with the latest information on electronic health records and provides a unique international perspective on informatics. Written by thought leaders in nursing informatics, authored chapters cover the management and processing of nursing data and how nurses can use technology to improve quality of life care. 

The textbook is currently available through McGraw Hill. 
Access the 'Essentials in Nursing Informatics 5^th edition'

Congratulations to Johnson County Community Hospital, a critical access hospital in the Mountian States Health Alliance, winner of the nation's top leadership excellence award in the under 100-bed category.

Siemens Names 2011 'Most Inspired' Healthcare Providers
For more information about the Siemens Healthcare Most Inspired Outcome Challenge please visit
www.usa.siemens.com/inspiredoutcomeschallenge

Denver Health - Soarian Quality Measures Streamlines Chart Abstraction Process

Nursing in the New Era of Accountability 
Read the H&HN Daily article featuring John Glaser, CEO of Siemens Health Services and Gail Latimer, Chief Nursing Officer Siemens Health Services

  Latest letter from Gail Latimer, Chief Nursing Officer Siemens HS[18 KB]
As health reform gains momentum, several key topics are starting to get the attention they deserve. Among these are hospital readmission rates, which have increased in the U.S. at an alarming rate. Many of these readmissions could be prevented [...]

Gail Latimer, MSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Siemens Health Services

  Read more[18 KB]

Technology as a Tool to Support Complex Clinical Workflow Processes
June 13, 2011; featured speakers: Barbara B. Frink, PhD, RN, FAAN Vice President for Clinical Excellence and Informatics, Main Line Health and Deborah Evenson, MSIST, BSN, RN-BC Vice Project Manager, Workflow Engine, Information Services, Main Line Health.   Download slides[610 KB]; Replay

  Healthcare Process Management[104 KB]
Read how workflow solution promotes efficiency, fosters best practices and enhances clinical quality. 

Don't miss the e-series: Nursing in the New Decade!

Siemens announces an e-series, Nursing in the New Decade, focused on the use of technology to support clinical practice.
 
Access chapter 4: Streamlined Clinical Documentation at Riverside Health System - Riverside Health System 
Access chapter 3: How a Community Hospital Leverages IT to Recruit Top Nurses - Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
Access chapter 2: Information Technology Makes Light Work of Regulatory Compliance- MedCentral Health System
Access chapter 1: The Role of Nursing in ARRA and the HITECH Act - University of North Carolina Health Systems

Physician Gateway News

Learn more about the key topics impacting physicians today. 

  Riverside Regional Medical Center[152 KB] - A Facility “NIPs” MRSA Healthcare-Associated Infections via Presumptive Isolation. 

  MedCentral Health System[129 KB] - Decreasing Falls Rate in an Inpatient Setting. 

Case Study:   Catholic Health System[342 KB]
Soarian Clinicals as the foundation for achieving meaningful use criteria and a comprehensive EHR strategy.

Getting Ready for the Big Dance
- Computerized provider order entry is a complex, yet tractable, undertaking. Read the Hospitals & Health Networks article featuring John Glaser, Ph.D., CEO of Siemens Healthcare Health Services and M. Kent Locklear, M.D, M.B.A., director of physician strategy for Siemens Healthcare Health Services.

Soarian Clinicals Enhances Physician Usability 
  Read the article [134 KB] 

Register Now!
New Course Offering in Siemens Nursing Thought Leadership Webcast Series! 

Webcasts coming soon - Stay tuned!

Webcasts on Demand

Did you miss it? Attend a Replay now!

Siemens is once again pleased to sponsor the 2010 Nursing Thought Leadership Webcast Series. With a variety of topics that are at the forefront for nursing leaders today this educational series will provide updates on key clinical initiatives from industry leaders, and exemplars from organizations that are leveraging technology to support clinical practice. We invite you and your team to participate in this exciting educational series!


Webcast replay: Coordinating care with MobileMD
Learn how MobileMD™ is helping South Jersey Health System grow its physician network by helping practices participate in a seamless data-sharing network.


Technology as a Tool to Support Complex Clinical Workflow Processes
June 13, 2011
  Download slides[610 KB]
Click here for the replay

Replay now available
Exemplars of Nursing Professional Practice
March 29, 2011

- Joanne Hambleton, RN, MSN, NE-BC, CNO and Vice President at Fox Chase Cancer Center and
- Jan Nash, RN, MSN, PhD, Vice President, Patient Care Services, Paoli Hospital

  Download slides
[209 KB]Replay

Replay now available
Reviewing Joint Commission Standards with a Focus on Information Technology 
February 14, 2011

Roberta Fruth, PhD, RN, FAAN, JCR/JCI Senior Consultant, Joint Commission Resources 


  Download slides[2.44 MB]
Click here for details 

How Advances in Genomics Will Change Nursing Practice
November 1, 2010
Patricia J Friend PhD, APRN, AOCN Assistant Professor Niehoff School of Nursing Loyola University Chicago. 

  Download the slides[2.69 MB]
Click here for the replay 

Embracing a Magnet Culture: Examples of Nursing Excellence Attend
April 5, 2010
Joanne T. Clavelle, MS, RN, NE-BC Vice President, Patient Care Services, CNO and Paddy Yancy, RN, Nursing Supervisor, St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Boise, Idaho 


  Download slides[743 KB]
Click here for the replay

 Leveraging Workflow Management: The Key to Improved Quality, Safety and Service 
Attend
 
March 29, 2010
Lynn Brookshire, CIO, and Ron Moore, MSN, RN, CNA-BC, Vice President, CNO, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia 

  Download slides[1.06 MB]
Click here for the replay

Understanding Joint Commission Standards and Developing a Plan for Success Attend
February 17, 2010

Roberta Fruth, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Consultant, JCR/JCI 



  Download slides[306 KB] 
Click here for the replay 

 Nursing Leadership Today and Tomorrow: The AONE Perspective
 Attend

January 11, 2010

Pamela A. Thompson, MS, RN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, American Organization of Nurse Executives 

  Download slides[2.10 MB] 
Click here for the replay

Mark your calendar!

Siemens Nursing Informatics Webcast Series!

Earn Credit for Attending: Continuing Nursing Education Credits of 1.0 contact hour will be offered. 

Webcasts on Demand

New webcasts coming soon - Stay Tuned!

Utilizing Technology as a Tool to Advance the Management and Care of the Diabetic Patient Population
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Continuing Nursing Education Credits will be offered by Corexcel.
Replay coming soon - Stay Tuned!

Siemens announces a new webcast series featuring topics that are relevant for nursing informatics today and tomorrow. Join these education sessions to learn more how, in an increasingly technologically driven world, nursing informatics plays a role developing new tools to support clinical practice.

Siemens presents nursing educational webcasts  - Did you miss it?

Nursing Informatics: An Essential Role in Achieving Meaningful Use
October 4, 2010
  Download slides[1.39 MB] 
Click here for the replay

Integrating Evidence Based Practice as a Foundation for Care Delivery
Monday June 7, 2010

Patricia S. Button, EdD, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Nursing Content, Zynx Health

  Download slides[904 KB] 
Click here for the replay

Nursing Informatics: THe Lanscape for Today and Tomorrow
April 29, 2010 



Ida M. Androwich, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN Professor and Director, Health Systems Management & PICES Programs Niehoff School of Nursing Loyola University Chicago

Patricia J. Friend, PhD, APRN, AOCN Assistant Professor Niehoff School of Nursing Loyola University Chicago



  Download slides[1.63 MB]
Click for the replay

Hospitals Crossing the Digital Divide

  PinnacleHealth executive, Cindy Brown, honored as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Clinical Informaticists[319 KB]

  For this CEO, IT helps drive performance - Gribbin says technology is a means to his greater goal: Seeing staff succeed.[213 KB]
Read the Modern Healthcare article featuring John Gribbin CEO CentraState Healthcare System 

Health Care Reform - Siemens Podcast Series 'Stepping Forward With Meaningful Use'
Gain insight on the value of becoming a Meaningful User of Electronic Health Records as a foundation for succes in health care reform through a discussion with two key executives from Main Line Health Systems
  Podcast - Part I[2.67 MB]
  Podcast - Part II[2.02 MB] 

ICD-10 Two Part Article Series:
Part 1 Download - Turning the corner on ICD-10-CM/PCS
Part 2 Download - Top 10 list of best practices for ICD-10 readiness

  Interoperability in Healthcare White Paper[528 KB]
A comprehensive review of past, present, and future interoperability standards, and how Siemens reinforces them. 

Push for Digital Medical Records at Key Stage
Read the CNBC news article featuring John Glaser, CEO Siemens Health Services

Denver Health - Soarian Quality Measures Streamlines Chart Abstraction Process 

Nursing in the New Era of Accountability 
Read the H&HN Daily article featuring John Glaser, CEO of Siemens Health Services and Gail Latimer, Chief Nursing Officer Siemens Health Services 

Turning the Corner on ICD-10-CM/PCS. Four Tips from the Trenches

Pictures of the Future Article -   e Data Mining Engine that's Revving up Healthcare[357 KB] 

IDC Health Insights Article -   11 Vendors Who Have Helped their Customers Achieve Meaningful Use
[27 KB]
Health Data Managment Article - Meaningful User: Attestation Easy, Registration Not 

BusinessWeek Article - GE and Siemens: Less May Mean More (Profits)

Get smart! 
Read the Healthcare IT News article about Soarian Financials and its role in making organizations more efficient and effective. 

Top HIS Vendors By Revenue 
Read the Health Data Managment article about Siemen's 'hottest-selling' product Soarian.

Press Release: Siemens Applauds First Health System Customers to Successfully Attest to Meaningful Use April 20, 2011, Malvern, PA — Siemens Healthcare applauds its first two health system customers to successfully attest and achieve Stage 1 Meaningful Use of an Electronic Health Record, as defined in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR Incentive Program.

ACOs: How do you get there from here?
H&HN Gatefold article

The Scope of an IT Strategy
H&HN featuring John Glaser, CEO, Health Services, Siemens Healthcare

Taming the Revenue Cycle Beast
Read the latest Health Data Management article featuring Don Paulson, CFO at University Hospitals Health System.

Healthcare IT News announces 2011 HITMen and Women - Read about the recent results of Healthcare IT New's second annual HITMen and Women Awards.

Podcast! Access the HealthsystemCIO.com podcast
'John Gaede, CIO, El Centro Regional Medical Center', Chapters 1-3

Moving Target - Read the Health Data Management Magazine article featuring John Glaser, CEO of Siemens Health Services. 

  HITECH Lays the Foundation for More Ambitious Outcomes-Based Reimbursement[159 KB] - Read the latest issue of 'Trends from the Field' published by the American Journal of Care. 

Upcoming Webcasts

New webcasts coming soon - Stay tuned!

Webcasts on Demand

Replays on Demand

Webcast replay: Coordinating care with MobileMD
Learn how MobileMD™ is helping South Jersey Health System grow its physician network by helping practices participate in a seamless data-sharing network.

HDX Educational Webcast: Reducing Bad Debt Through Patient Segmentation
October 27, 2011

Preventing Avoidable Readmissions - Coordinating Care for Complex Patients across the Continuum
Monday, October 17, 2011;      Download the slides[1.47 MB]

MedCentral and Riverside Health Systems - How They Attest and Achieved Stage 1 Meaningful Use
Wednesday, June 15, 2011;       Download the slides[2.88 MB]

Webcast Series Part II: Open Q&A Pertaining to the New Regulations on Medicare Shared Savings Program
Monday, June 20, 2011;      Download the slides[469 KB]

James Field, The Advisory Board - New Regulations on Medicare Shared Savings
Tuesday, April 26, 2011;     Download the slides[7.18 MB]

Siemens began the ARRA Webcast Series on January 2009. Access all upcoing webcasts and webcasts on demand here:
Siemens 2011 ARRA Webcast Series
Siemens 2010 ARRA Webcast Series - Replays
Siemens 2009 ARRA Webcast Series - Replays

NEW! On Demand Webcast: Ellis Medicine: A Journey to Next Generation Revenue Cycle Management
Ellis Medicine will provide background and insights gained from its experience of merging three hospitals into one health system. The focus will be on the efficiencies and benefits gained by transitioning to a 'Next Generation' Enterprise Revenue Cycle Solution. Speakers will share their insights and best practices as they provide a frontline view of their implementation and the long-term implications on their organization. 

NEW! Siemens HDX Podcast: 'Breaking Old Paradigms of Point-of-Service Collections'
Access the   Siemens HDX Podcast - Audio[3.09 MB]
Access the   Siemens HDX Podcast - Transcript[89 KB]

NEW! Siemens Names 2011 'Most Inspired' Healthcare Providers
For more information about the Siemens Healthcare Most Inspired Outcome Challenge please visit www.usa.siemens.com/inspiredoutcomeschallenge

  Strengthening Revenue Cycle Capabilities in an Era of Reform[637 KB]
Read a hfm Magazine article on revenue cycle strategies that healthcare professionals should incorporate to help their organizations respond to healthcare reform by John Glaser,
John Glaser, PhD, CEO of Siemens Health Services

BI tools help providers improve financial, clinical outcomes
Read the Healthcare Finance News article about Soarian Financials and its role in making organizations more efficient and effective.

Taming the Revenue Cycle Beast

Read the latest Health Data Management article featuring Don Paulson, CFO at University Hospitals Health System.

Podcast! Access the HealthsystemCIO.com podcast
'John Gaede, CIO, El Centro Regional Medical Center', Chapters 1-3

Read a two-part hfm Magazine  article on Soarian Workflows by John Glaser, John Glaser, PhD, CEO of Siemens Health Services and Ray Hess, VP Information Management, The Chester County Hospital
hfm Magazine article on Soarian Workflows by John Glaser- Part 1
hfm Magazine article on Soarian Workflows by John Glaser- Part 2

Siemens, Cymetrix to help hospitals replace legacy RCM solutions 
Read the Healthcare Finance News article 

How Long Can you Put Off a Patient Accounting Facelift?
Read the healthsystemCIO.com article featuring Adam Gale, President, KLAS. 

Case Study: MedCentral - Prioritizing Project Management During System Conversions
  Click here[119 KB] to read about MedCentral's implementation of next-generation revenue cycle. In this case study by the Academy of Healthcare Revenue, MedCentral describes their recommendations for successful implementations, and the outcomes they have achieved. 

Payment Reform:
Hear From Industry Experts
View the Revenue Cycle Symposium replay, Building a Roadmap for Payment Reform, designed for healthcare financial and revenue cycle executives.

Migrating to a Revenue Cycle Management System
Read this article from Imaging Economics, featuring Ajit Sett, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Solutions for Siemens. Ajit offers his views and perspective on the major drivers behind institutional migrations to a new revenue cycle system. 

Case Study: Susquehanna redefines delivery of care and ROI with its enterprise Soarian solution
  Click here[223 KB] to read more.

HFM Feature Story: Transforming Revenue Management 
  Click here[212 KB] to read more about next-generation revenue cycle at Partners Healthcare in Boston.

Case Study: Modern Revenue Cycle Management Practices Enabled by People, Process, and Soarian Technology.  
  Click here to read more about HealthAlliance Hospital and their next-generation revenue cycle implementation.

Whitepaper: Technology's Role in Addressing Growing Consumerism in Healthcare. 
  Click here[86 KB] to read about consumerism and Siemens strategy to address. 

Turning the Corner on ICD-10-CM/PCS. Four Tips from the Trenches.

Accountable Care Organizations and Payment Reform: Implications for Health Information Technology
Listen to this keynote presentation, delivered by John Glaser, CEO of Siemens Healthcare, Health Services from the the recent Siemens Virtual Conference, 'Navigating Healthcare in the 21st Centrury'

Webcast: Medicare Three-Day Bundling Rule

 Webcast: How Red Flag Rules and ARRA HITECH Affect Patient Access 
April 15, 2010

ICD-10-CM/PCS Compliance is not just about IT. 
Click here to read the article. 

Webcast: Understanding and Preparing for 5010 and ICD-10
Siemens’ Patient Privacy Officer, Don Bechtel, presented “Understanding and Preparing for 5010 and ICD-10 “. 
Click here to see the replay.

Streamlining Your HIPAA X12 5010 Implementation Means Preparing Now
Click here to read this article.

X12 5010 EDI Transactions: 
Implementation of the X12 5010 EDI transactions is required by January 1, 2012. Information, including an FAQ, can be found on CMS’ website.

New Webcast Series: Soarian A Next Generation Revenue Cycle Solution...Today
New series of six webcasts discussing Soarian's unique capabilities as a next generation Revenue Cycle Solution. The series will touch on the key differentiators for a healthcare organization wishing to position itself for the future. This series is for those who are interested in learning about Soarian Financials' transformative capabilities and its continued momentum in the market.

Part 1: The Future of Revenue Cycle Management in a Solution Today
January 25, 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET  

Part 2: Supporting the Revenue Cycle Across the Continuum of Care
Wednesday, February 28, 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET  

Mark your calendars now!
Registration coming soon for: the rest of the webcast series.
 
Part 3: Driven to Improve the Patient Experience - 
April 25, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET 

Part 4: Achieving Financial Excellence - 
June 20, 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET 

Part 5: Managing Your Health System Through Business Intelligence - 
Sept 26 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET 

Part 6: Supporting the Emerging Requirement for Care Accountability and Payment Reform - 
Aug 29 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET