Maxwell Ahead of the Curve [Editor’s Comments]

Ahead of the curve.

Editors' Comments

The publication of the first article in this issue, “Realizing Strategic Value through Center-Edge Digital Transformation in Consumer-Centric Industries,” provides a unique opportunity to pay tribute to the first author, Paul Gray, who passed away last year. Please join me in thanking Omar El Sawy, Guillermo Asper, and Magnus Thordarson for continuing to revise this article co-authored with Pau...

Too far ahead of the IT curve?

Peachtree Healthcare has major IT infrastructure problems, and CEO Max Berndt is struggling to find the right fix. He can go with a single set of systems and applications that will provide consistency across Peachtree's facilities but may not give doctors enough flexibility. Or he can choose service-oriented architecture (SOA), a modular design that will allow Peachtree to standardize increment...

Emerging infections: getting ahead of the curve.

The early history of infectious diseases was characterized by sudden, unpredictable outbreaks, frequently of epidemic proportion. Scientific advances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries resulted in the prevention and control of many infectious diseases, particularly in industrialized nations. Despite these improvements in health, outbreaks of infectious disease continue to occur, and new ...

Staying ahead of the curve: Practices of better-performers.

What MACRA means for you Get a quick overview of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) repeal bill — Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) — and what it means for your practice. Learn about the evolution of Medicare quality reporting requirements and new opportunities for alternative payment models in Medicare from Allison Brennan, MPP, senior advocacy advisor, MGMA Government Affair...