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Publications

Our successes are best demonstrated in publications, case studies and articles. We continue to evolve our methodology based on our learnings.

Please browse these sections to learn more about our methodology, metrics, and results with our clients.

Published Articles

We apply a rigorous research-based approach to our work. For each client, we design a research plan focused on their desired outcomes. Our commitment to metrics allow us to continually improve our methodologies and gives our clients objective measures to gauge our value. Publishing is a core competency of our business- see our recent publications below.

CIOs look to market for help, but IT vendors fall short (June, 2009) Healthcare IT News

Breakaway Sees Silver Lining (January, 2009)

Empowering Healthcare Providers through Rapid Technology Adoption: By Cherkezov, MostWired (2008) - PDF

Vendor Viewpoints: IT and ROI: By Irving, ADVANCE for Health Information Executives
(April 2007, 11: 4, April 2007, 37-41) - PDF

Why Technology Alone Can't Save Health Care: By Fred, Denver Business Journal
(May 25-31, 2007, 58:48, B13) - PDF

The RIS/PACS Learning Curve: 5 Keys to Success: By Racela, Healthcare IT News
(August 2007, 18:8, 59-60) - PDF

IT Adoption: The Rules of the Game Must Change: By Fred and Bulow, Healthcare IT News (October 2007) - PDF

Tone at the Top: Leading Healthcare Change: By Fred, Denver Business Journal (November 2-8, 2007, B10) - PDF

Accelerating Adoption: By Haugen, Healthcare Informatics (November 2-8, 2007, B10) - PDF

Case Studies

Our unique research-based methodology provides us with data for powerful case studies. We work closely with our clients to identify their goals for successful outcomes. You can read about our approach and results in the following case studies.

Helping Providers Adopt New Systems Faster
A Comparison of Training Models:
By Haugen and Fred, American Telemedicine Journal (April 2007, 13:2, p. 172) - PDF

Achieving Rapid Adoption of a RIS and PACS Solution In Outpatient Imaging Centers:
By Haugen, Cordova, Parker and Welton, ADVANCE for Health Information Executives (July 2007, 11:7, p. 49) - PDF


Beyond Implementation: A Prescription for Lasting EMR Adoption

>> Coming Q1 2010
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TBG is excited to announce the Research Team’s latest publishing endeavor. Drs. Haugen and Woodside head up a team that will research, write, design and publish a book about the “Adoption Gap” – the gap that exists between organizations implementing and adopting new healthcare technologies. Thanks to newly-allocated ARRA stimulus funds for nationwide electronic health and medical record implementation, our industry is in the spotlight, and this book will not only explain the gap, but also will represent how TBG can help organizations succeed in adopting an EMR.



BREAKAWAY

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In Breakaway, Charles Fred, CEO of The Breakaway Group presents a revolutionary performance model that helps your organization break away from mediocre performance. He offers a new approach to organizational learning that will dramatically speed up the learning process and help any organization save on their two most valuable resources – time and money. Breakaway provides the critical information you need for hastening the moment when each learner in your organization can convert knowledge into action to provide better patient care and to advance the mission of the organization.
 
The book has initiated a “movement” from the thousands that have read it. Today, the text is used in the curricula of many leading universities to reinforce innovative methods for instructional design and adult learning. The eight-year research effort that ended in the publication of the book provides the foundation for the consulting and advisory services of The Breakaway Group. The book is now achieving international attention as Jossey-Bass Publishers announced two Chinese versions. The versions include both Mandarin and Orthodox printings of the book.


 
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