Summary by EMR Industry: The EHR Association’s Code of Conduct Workgroup began its efforts to develop the Code early this year. The EHR Developer Code of...
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The NSA surveillance scandal brings to life that “Big Brother” really could be watching. Technology is a double edged sword – it can be used for good or bad...
Most healthcare providers believe enhancing their collection and use of patient data is the only way to move forward in the pursuit of better care delivery...
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s Beacon team recently released its first guide to help interested stakeholders learn from the...
The usability of electronic health-record systems varies widely, and EHR developers that do a lot of handholding after the sale score highest on usability...
Rural and urban health care providers throughout the state can now partner up to apply for funding that will help lower the cost of broadband. Broadband is...
Rafi Setrak takes his office along with him wherever he goes. “These days I can put everything I need on a push cart,” says the deputy chief of emergency...
The Office of the National Coordinator has focused the nation’s Health Information Technology around the goal that “information follows the patient.” That’s...
Kenora patients can have their information available at hospitals throughout Northwest Ontario through the new electronic medical records system called...
“When I was young I had no idea what I wanted to do,” said Amy Speanburg, Registered Nurse. Like many other young adults, Amy Speanburg was unsure about...
I regularly hear from readers that are looking for a job in the healthcare IT and EHR field. It’s an interesting time in the EHR world because many...
Are tablets going to take the place of traditional laptops and desktops? Well, Dr. Michael West seems to think so. He talks about his new-found love for his...
In theory, after they get through their growing pains, hospitals should be able to leverage EMRs and new billing systems to improve their financial condition...
Stage 2 Meaningful Use is intended to build on the objectives and measures set in the inaugural phase of the EHR Incentive Programs. Whereas Stage 1 Meaningful...
Six Kentucky care providers examining themselves in federal Medicare Shared Saving Program By Josh Shepherd Kentucky’s Accountable Care Organizations are just...
Using a “gentle” electronic health record flu prompt not only increased the number of flu vaccinations children received, but also improved the...