Clinical Information Systems

Open Source EHR Developers to Hold Second Summit

August 10, 2013     David Raths
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The September open source EHR gathering seeks to build momentum around community-based collaborative activities such as VistA product management; Blue Button for America and MyHealtheVet.

Managing Transitions of Care, with Results: An Experience in Oklahoma

August 5, 2013     Mark Hagland
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Brian Yeaman, M.D., CMIO at Norman Regional Health System in Norman, Oklahoma, has been involved in helping to lead a transitions of care initiative in his area. Dr. Yeaman was named principal investigator, and the Norman Regional Health System was awarded a federal grant from the ONC. The results have been impressive—and are worth pondering.

The Mobility Narrative: All the Usual Challenges, with High-Level Clarity

July 31, 2013     Mark Hagland
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Though every healthcare IT leader and industry expert I interviewed for our July/August cover story package shared with me how complex their movement towards mobility has been so far, one very positive element in that overall movement is this: a strong clarity with regard to what the future holds, at least with regard to the big picture

Leveraging IT to Link Genomic Research and Patient Care in Pittsburgh

July 26, 2013     Mark Hagland
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Adrian Lee, Ph.D., an expert in the molecular and cellular biology of breast cancer, is working with colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC to harness the power of IT to transform care. What lessons are he and his colleagues learning about the technology and process issues involved in creating personalized, or precision, medicine?

In Appreciation of Provider-Sponsored Patient Education

July 23, 2013     Gabriel Perna
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In today’s world of nonstop digital information, it’s important for providers to realize that patients are going to educate themselves on possible medical symptoms whether they like it or not. Leading provider organization are rightfully recognizing this and taking the initiative rather than letting patients rely on Dr. Google.

Where the Rubber Meets the Road in MD Documentation: An Emergency Physician Perspective

July 20, 2013     Mark Hagland
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Reid Conant, M.D. of the Tri-City Emergency Medical Group, a 23-doctor emergency physician practice in Oceanside, California, shares his perspectives on the role of speech recognition solutions in optimizing physician documentation processes in the emergency medicine sphere. One key point: it’s not about typing ability.

A Utah HIE's Path to Accreditation--and Beyond

July 8, 2013     Mark Hagland
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The Utah Health information Network's Jan Root shares the story of the journey of her HIE organization, which has evolved forward from an early-stage CHIN 20 years ago to a leading-edge, statewide HIE today. And she talks about why accreditation makes sense for HIE leaders seeking to ensure the confidence of their communities.

Linking Research and Patient Care: the University of Florida’s Bold Internet2 Adventure

July 5, 2013     Mark Hagland
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A particularly exciting development in the world of information technology has been the creation and forward evolution of Internet2, a community of U.S. and international leaders in research, academia, industry, and government, who are collaborating to create new channels for communication in order to support research and development. Gigi Lipori and Erik Deumens, Ph.D., describe their work connecting the University of Florida and the University of Florida Health through advanced connectivity.

Are We There Yet? Using Genomic Information in EHR for Patient Care

July 4, 2013     M. Wayne Craige
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It’s Monday July 8 and you woke up feeling sick, and you know you better see your doctor. In the office, your doctor looks you over, listens to your symptoms, but before he prescribes a drug, the doctor said, “Lets get a sample of your blood so that I can take a look at your Deoxyribonucleic Acid”. You heard me right, your DNA!

GUEST BLOG: Increasing Physician Demand for EHRs: What's the Uproar About?

July 3, 2013     Ted Reynolds and Marla Roberts, DrPH, R.N.
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As we look at the current state of physicians' use of electronic health record (EHR) products, a combination of demand for the newest technologies, and the ongoing evolution of the meaningful use process, is pushing adoption forward. But where is the usability for physician end-users?

Expanding a Vision of Clinical Informatics: James M. Walker, M.D. Shifts from the Provider to the Vendor Sphere

June 30, 2013     Mark Hagland
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James M. Walker, M.D. spent 12 years at the Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Health System. Now at Siemens Healthcare, he is hoping to bring forward a vision of the clinical informatics of the future based on the learnings that he gained at the pioneering Geisinger organization.

Reflections on AMDIS 2013: CMIOs “In the Weeds” with their Full Agendas

June 29, 2013     Mark Hagland
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It was fascinating to watch the dialogue unfold at the annual Physician-Computer Connection Symposium this week, as CMIOs shared with each other their challenges, frustrations, and hopes, at a time when CMIOs and other medical informaticists are faced with an avalanche of demands and requirements
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