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We continue to evolve our methodology based on our learnings.

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.

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

The Breakaway Group® is excited to announce the research team’s latest publishing endeavor.

Beyond Implementation: A Prescription for Lasting EMR Adoption reveals common barriers to EMR adoption, the primary reasons for poor and failed adoption, and a new methodology to achieve higher quality of care and favorable financial outcomes. To gain financial incentives from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, healthcare leaders must act quickly to get the maximum return for their investment. Beyond Implementation can help achieve the results they need in a realistic, proven and effective way.

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