<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EHR Narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ehr Narrative]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:13:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Narrative Risks in EHR Case Studies (And How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peggy Ollison, DCNA—Diagnostic Consultant &#38; Narrative Architect for EHR and Health-Tech Vendors   Most EHR case studies do not fail because the results were weak. They fail because the story was. Vendors deliver real outcomes—reduced clinician burden, faster documentation workflows, cleaner data, and fewer safety risks. But the narrative meant to showcase those wins often collapses under executive scrutiny. Not because the work was not done, but because the story wasn't built to withstand...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/the-hidden-narrative-risks-in-ehr-case-studies-and-how-to-fix-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d00712f7044e6cf7abb392</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:54:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_75610b3613594d76889c72cd72aa8a86~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons from the VA's Oracle Health EHR Reboot: A Live Case Study in Smarter Modernization for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peggy Ollison, DCNA Diagnostic Consultant &#38; Narrative Architect for EHR and Health-Tech Vendors March 31, 2026 As a case study writer who helps EHR vendors turn complex rollouts into compelling stories of ROI, clinician adoption, and patient benefit, I pay close attention to what separates successful implementations from cautionary tales. Few projects offer a clearer real-time lesson than the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) reboot of its Oracle Health (formerly Cerner) Federal...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/lessons-from-the-va-s-oracle-health-ehr-reboot-a-live-case-study-in-smarter-modernization-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc346a7d31fe550c64cf91</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:17:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_0da2e9e5ce154b339d54b76398082955~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Anatomy of a Decision-Grade Case Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peggy Ollison Narrative Strategist &#38; Case Study Architect for EHR and HealthTech Vendors      “Executives don’t want stories. They want proof they can trust.” In healthcare technology, most case studies are built to impress. Decision‑grade case studies are built to inform. There's a fundamental difference between these two approaches, and it determines whether your case study ends up in a procurement folder or a recycling bin. Executives aren't reading these stories for inspiration or...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/the-anatomy-of-a-decision-grade-case-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bdb2e59b4f1678f081ee16</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:32:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_ee6d92dfdc0d42a88a61f54febafdd35~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_987,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHY MOST CASE STUDIES FAIL UNDER EXECUTIVE SCRUTINY]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peggy Ollison Narrative Strategist &#38; Case Study Architect for EHR and HealthTech Vendors In healthcare technology, case studies are often treated as marketing assets: polished stories meant to inspire confidence. But when those same materials reach executive buyers, they frequently collapse under pressure. Not because the outcomes aren't real. Not because the implementation wasn't successful. But because the proof isn't defensible. Executives, clinicians, and operators aren't reading case...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/why-most-case-studies-fail-under-executive-scrutiny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b85463da52b219c8601792</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:47:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_48e31e5621fd4b74848afdf1b7e28233~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_899,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Standard for EHR Case Studies: How Real Narrative, Real Metrics, and Real-World Context Build Trust in Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[A health system CMO once told me she'd stopped reading vendor case studies entirely. "After the fifth one claiming '40% efficiency gains' with zero explanation of how they measured it, I just gave up. They all sound the same. Vague promises. Cherry-picked numbers. No operational reality." She's not alone. Healthcare leaders are drowning in vendor noise. Every EHR, every platform, every workflow tool claims to "improve efficiency," "reduce burden," and "drive better outcomes." But when...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/the-new-standard-for-ehr-case-studies-how-real-narrative-real-metrics-and-real-world-context-buil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1a7df41d7389c2a417f3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:46:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_9a52ced68bf840e0bdcd874109c4f1dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_784,h_441,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Reason EHR Case Studies Don't Convert (And What Vendors Must Do Differently)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mid-sized practice just implemented your EHR. Documentation time dropped 32%. After-hours charting nearly disappeared. ROI hit within 8 months. You publish the case study, promote it across channels, send it to prospects. It generates zero RFPs. This isn't because the work lacks value. It's because the story lacks clarity, credibility, and decision-ready detail. Vendors assume their case studies are strong because they describe a successful project. Buyers see something vastly different:...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/the-real-reason-ehr-case-studies-don-t-convert-and-what-vendors-must-do-differently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e3134636516a31670c19e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:28:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_fc28920fd14541d29fca40dab1aea3b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Write Case Studies Leaders Actually Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[A modern healthcare facility showcasing advanced technology in patient care. January 19, 2026 A consultant-grade framework for translating clinical, operational, and technical complexity into decision-ready narratives. Why Most EHR Case Studies Fail Most EHR case studies fail for a predictable reason: they document activity instead of proving impact. They explain what the vendor did, often in detail that's meaningful internally but irrelevant to buyers. They summarize implementation steps,...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/top-case-studies-showcasing-ehr-vendor-innovations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6982b49ce90da4b7522fae1f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:53:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_90594541c5a3408aa7f2fb0be80fcc7c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Interoperability Isn’t Enough — And How It’s Failing Patients Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A healthcare professional analyzing patient records for comprehensive care. January 12, 2026 Healthcare spent the last decade chasing interoperability as if it were the finish line. Systems can finally talk to each other. Data can finally move. Compliance boxes are finally checked. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: patients still aren’t feeling the difference. Even though nearly 70% of hospitals participate in all four domains of interoperable exchange, only 42% of clinicians use outside...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/transforming-healthcare-with-comprehensive-ehr-narratives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6982b4990ebe45588d28b2f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:53:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_4e497ec236324e4a8d7d54ab49849ce4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Reasons Why Case Studies Fail (And How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[January 2, 2026 Executives don’t need more information. They need clarity, risk, and proof, and most case studies deliver none of the three. The Quiet Problem No One Talks About “Most case studies don’t fail because the results were weak. They fail because the story was.” In health‑tech -- especially among EHR vendors, case studies are treated as a required asset rather than a strategic one. They’re produced to check a box, uploaded to a resources page, and quietly forgotten. And yet, these...]]></description><link>https://pollison.wixsite.com/ehr-narrative/post/enhancing-ehr-solutions-through-detailed-case-studies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6982b499322c09b8312da251</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:53:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99b4b6_4df8d1c67e02452cb264a5b4207bf32f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pollison</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>