Meaningful Use

EXCLUSIVE: Russ Branzell, CHIME’s Incoming CEO, Speaks First to Healthcare Informatics

February 14, 2013     Mark Hagland
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One day after the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based CHIME named Russell P. Branzell its incoming chief executive officer, Branzell spoke with HCI Editor-in-Chief Mark Hagland regarding his acceptance of the CHIME CEO position, and his aspirations for CHIME as an organization going forward.

Top 10 Tech Trends: Big Data Analytics: From Volume to Value

February 14, 2013     Rajiv Leventhal
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As many healthcare organizations are in the preliminary stages of their big data initiatives, the next frontier—which involves surveillance and predictive analytics—is littered with more questions and challenges.

Vitera Healthcare Solutions Adds HIT Veteran Kermit Randa to Executive Team

February 11, 2013     Rajiv Leventhal
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Vitera Healthcare Solutions, a Tampa, Fla.-based provider of ambulatory electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management solutions, has announced that Kermit Randa will join the company’s leadership team as executive vice president, sales and marketing.

In New England, Moving Forward in Medical Groups

February 9, 2013     Mark Hagland
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Jeff Loughlin, project director at the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative and executive director of the Regional Extension Center of New Hampshire, shares his perspectives on the current state of EHR adoption among medical groups-and the lessons that have been learned by leaders of the regional extension centers.

Industry Leaders and Luminaries Join to Celebrate NYC’s Improved Health Through Technology

February 7, 2013     Rajiv Leventhal
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On Feb. 7, public officials and healthcare IT leaders gathered in Manhattan to celebrate the ongoing success of a New York City IT initiative. Among those speaking were New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, National Coordinator for Health IT Farzad Mostashari, M.D., and CDC Director Thomas Frieden, M.D.

AHA: EHRs Not Yet Capable of Reporting Quality Data

February 5, 2013     Rajiv Leventhal
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On Feb.1, the American Hospital Association (AHA) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stating that electronic health record (EHR) systems are not yet capable of meeting the requirements of the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) program.

Guest Blog: Six Healthcare IT Predictions for 2013

February 5, 2013     Ted Reynolds and Chris Miller, CTG Health Solutions
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The meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs), healthcare reform and ongoing pressure to improve clinical and financial performance will drive six trends that we expect will impact providers in 2013, say two executives at CTG Health Solutions

KLAS: Major Vendors' Oncology Information Systems Leave Providers Wanting More

January 29, 2013     Rajiv Leventhal
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Alerts and reporting are two of the most challenging aspects of medical oncology, in addition to being the tools providers are least happy with overall, according to according to a new report from Orem, Ut.-based KLAS Research.

Game Changers: Innovator Awards

January 28, 2013    
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With massive change sweeping across healthcare, there has never been a time in which internally driven innovation has been more important. That’s why it is our privilege and pleasure as the editors of Healthcare Informatics to be able to recognize innovation pioneers every year through our Healthcare Informatics Innovator Awards program.

New Offerings at HIMSS13 Include ‘Meaningful Use Experience’

January 25, 2013     Rajiv Leventhal
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The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has announced new programming and educational offerings that will be part of the 2013 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS13) in New Orleans from March 3-7.

When It Comes to EHR Adoption, Is Everything Relative?

January 22, 2013     Mark Hagland
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HIMSS Analytics' recent press release on the acceleration in the pace of EHR adoption is encouraging, but then again, the numbers could be read in different ways, depending on one's perspective

HIMSS Analytics: Hospitals Moving Ahead into Advanced Stages of EHR Adoption

January 21, 2013     Mark Hagland
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Earlier this month, the leaders of HIMSS Analytics issued a press release announcing significant gains in the percentages of U.S. hospitals reaching advanced stages in electronic health record adoption. What's behind the forward advance?
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