ALSO NOTED: DOD asks for EMR input; Medical trade group gives away laptops; and much more...

> The Army is asking for input on how to roll out on how the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs can build a shared EMR system for inpatient care. Article

> Here's one way to promote wired consciousness among doctors. A new physician trade group is giving away free laptops to members to encourage them to communicate online. Article

> The eHealth Initiative is kicking off an effort designed to improve drug safety for patients through the use of IT. Article

> Case study: An Oklahoma multi-specialty physician group in Oklahoma is rolling out EMR software from eClinical Works to 100 providers in 31 affiliated practices. Article

And Finally...  A pair of vendors are teaming up to create smart RFID skin patches which, working in tandem with cellphone software, help to prevent medical errors. Article

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