Feb 28: Did the VA destroy EHR data to reduce appointment backlog?
As if the Department of Veterans Affairs didn’t have enough to deal with, the Daily Caller purports to have evidence […]
Feb 27: Health IT Maven Looks Beyond EHRs
ORLANDO — Robert Wah, MD, is like the Thomas Jefferson of health information technology for physicians. He served as the
Feb 27: Latest HIMSS14 survey shows increased physician mobile use
New findings published at HIMSS14 show that clinicians not only want to use mobile technology for patient care but also
Feb 26:Getting to the heart of EMR integration
A new partnership aims to help physicians keep in constant contact with patients who have heart problems. AliveCor has announced
Feb 25: Interoperability in Long-Term & Post-Acute Care
According to the Office of the National Coordinator (“ONC”) the purpose of interoperability in Health IT is the following: Interoperability
Feb 25: EHR nightmares-Why treating EHRs like paper records fails
Through our experiences working side-by-side with providers, we have seen many things and learned many lessons. Here are a couple
Feb 25: I read the Voluntary 2015 EHR certification criteria so you don’t have to
There’s nothing like a crisp New England winter evening, a roaring fire, a cup of cider, and a 242 page Notice
Feb 25: Can You Trust What’s In Your Electronic Medical Record?
It isn’t often that a doctor is mistaken about how many feet his patient has. But that’s the mistake this
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Feb 22: EHR notes, data analytics help track off-label drug use
The practice of using a medication for something other than its primary purpose is a common one, and off-label prescriptions
Feb 22: Bringing vital signs and additional data into EHRs
Iatric Systems and Welch Allyn partnership will automate the capture of medical device data to reduce errors and improve patient
Feb 22: Using EHR’s to Track Prediabetes Recognition and Treatment
How quickly are clinicians identifying prediabetes in their patients, and then following up and treating it?… With an estimated one-quarter
Feb 22: Social Media is Making Its Mark on EHRs, For Better or Worse
Slowly but surely, social media is creeping into the health care industry’s vocabulary. Generally speaking, providers have been squeamish about