August 9, 2013 Gabriel Perna
blog
One of the most exciting moments in sports is in horse racing, when a horse makes a fantastic surge towards the end providing a photo finish. In a crowded EHR vendor market, is one vendor making a turnaround that could provide similar intrigue?
August 7, 2013 Gabriel Perna
news
Only an approximate one-quarter of patients are accessing their medical record via web or mobile interface, despite the fact most are interested in doing so, according to a new survey from Deerfield, Ill.-based research and consulting firm Aeffect.
August 1, 2013 Rajiv Leventhal
news
An electronic medical record (EMR)-enabled strategy that targets scarce care transition resources to high risk heart failure (HF) patients can reduce hospital readmissions, according to a new study in the British Medical Journal Quality & Safety.
August 1, 2013 Gabriel Perna
news
More providers are interested in integrating their electronic medical record (EMR) with a smart infusion pump and patient safety is a big reason why, according to the latest report from the Orem, Utah-based KLAS.
August 1, 2013 Gabriel Perna
news
The New York City-based, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Institute for Family Health have received a $3.7 million grant from the government for a personalized medicine initiative that will allow providers to test and monitor patients’ genomic information through their electronic health record (EHR).
July 31, 2013 Rajiv Leventhal
news
As of the end of June, more than $15.5 billion in EHR Incentive Program payments have been paid out by the federal government to eligible providers and hospitals in the program, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
July 30, 2013 Gabriel Perna
news
More than half of the primary care providers in the State of New Hampshire have attested to meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) thanks to the work of area’s regional extension center.
July 30, 2013 Jeff Smith, Director of Public Policy at CHIME
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Four members of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) testified to federal officials last week, calling for a safe, orderly transition to Meaningful Use Stage 2 that leaves no one behind. In addition, testimony was given to the Senate Finance Committee by vendors and other stakeholders assessing progress and the path forward for Meaningful Use.
July 29, 2013 Rajiv Leventhal
news
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed a computer-aided method that uses electronic health records (EHRs) to assess personalized disease risk and well-being.
July 26, 2013 Rajiv Leventhal
blog
Precision medicine is an emerging field that someday soon could allow clinicians and patients to make more informed decisions about treatments that would ultimately improve care, save lives, and reduce healthcare costs. While there are challenges in getting there and naysayers who don’t believe in the integration of genomic data with EHRs, the recent work of healthcare organizations around the country has made me a believer.
July 25, 2013 Gabriel Perna
article
In a week where major healthcare CIOs and CMIOs shared their meaningful use Stage 2 concerns in front of a panel of Senators, healthcare advocacy groups are weighing in on whether or not the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) should change the timelines of the EHR Incentive Program.
July 23, 2013 David Raths
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During a July 23 hearing held by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s (ONC) federal advisory committees, chief information officer and chief medical information officers shared their concerns about the challenges they see ahead in Stage 2 of meaningful use.
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