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Our most popular post to date is our paper on 'Tips for successfully implementing Epic’s Model System for Revenue Cycle'. In close second is our paper on 'EHR Optimization - Planning for success', however in this post we take a look at the most popular posts of 2015.

In 2016, we will continue to expand our offerings by launching our first ever video series covering tips & tricks from industry leaders.

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McKesson Horizon Series

Part 3 - Stakeholders & Resources

In part 2 and 3 we considered the planning, contract, and legacy issues of McKesson Horizon®. In part 3 we look to the areas of stakeholders and completing the transition. 

McKesson Horizon Series

Part 2 - Limited Time & Legacy Support

In part 1 we considered the fact that the sooner you initiate a plan, the more likely you will be successful. In part 2, we consider two further areas that you should include in formulating your EMR plan beyond McKesson Horizon® applications from contract considerations to legacy support.

McKesson Horizon Series

Part 1 - Time & Contract

It’s not a good feeling. As the CIO of multi-faceted health system that is currently using McKesson’s HORIZON© suite of applications throughout your system, you’re now faced with a decision, a myriad of decisions actually.

The coffee in your “World’s Best (you fill in the blank)” mug has grown cold again. You’ve been studying the papers on your desk, one piece of paper in particular… As you pick up the letter from McKesson, the IT equivalent of a Dear John letter, you can’t help but think that it just seemed like yesterday that you had finished the Go-live of the final hospital, that quaint little 80-bed facility in the farthest reaches of your health network, and now, more decisions loom, more projects to plan.

Chances are, you’ve been discussing this day, but it’s time to stop procrastinating and begin developing a strategy for moving forward. Let’s take a moment and review some considerations that you should include in formulating your EMR plans beyond McKesson’s HORIZON® applications. 

Blair Powell Senior McKesson Analyst | The HCI Group

The elevator doors open and Dr. Jean-Luc Picard strolls off of the car and heads down the hallway of the 7th floor patient tower. He passes the nurse station and pauses just before reaching the first in a series of patient rooms.

It’s not a good feeling. As the CIO of multi-faceted health system that is currently using McKesson’s HORIZON© suite of applications throughout your system, you’re now faced with a decision, a myriad of decisions actually.