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NewsCost, training among biggest ICD-10 hurdles for hospital execs
Hospital executives are finally starting to grapple with the challenge of converting to the ICD-10 diagnostic code set in 2013, according to an article in Healthcare Informatics. CIOs agree that the Read more...
Sentara uses dashboard to drive improvement with EHR data
What does a healthcare system with seven hospitals on an electronic health record and an eighth about to go online do with all that data? In the case of Sentara Health System in Norfolk, Va., they Read more...
ICD-10 deadline moved up, but work still begins
In a decision that brought relief to CIOs and business managers throughout the healthcare system, HHS has moved the deadline for moving all coding to ICD-10 CM up to October 1, 2013 from a prior Read more...
MA passes law requiring HIT implementation
The state of Massachusetts has passed a package of healthcare laws that include provisions requiring the implementation of health IT and regulating consulting deals between medical-products companies Read more...
Study: Majority of patients want EMRs
A new study from the Commonwealth Fund suggests that the majority of patients would like to see doctors move to electronic medical records, with many suggesting that EMRs would help to improve care Read more...
Study: U.S. behind other countries in EMR use
A new study suggests that the U.S. isn't just adopting EMRs slowly, we're doing it more slowly than other countries. The study, by the Commonwealth Fund, concluded that at current adoption rates, it Read more...
Despite benefits, telemedicine barriers remain high
Despite benefits, telemedicine barriers remain high Increasingly, it's become obvious that telemedicine has a place in the healthcare system, not only to improve care but also to conserve resources. Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: ACP wants candidates to stress HIT investment
In a new report, the American College of Physicians is arguing that public investment in health IT will be critical to improve the U.S. healthcare system. The group is urging this year's slate of Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Clinton campaign pitching EMRs
Despite her loss in Iowa, presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) continues vigorously on the campaign trail. Late last week, her theme was the role of EMRs in healthcare. Sen. Clinton is Read more...
CBO says EMRs won't save as much as hoped
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) suggests that without large changes in the healthcare delivery system, EMRs can't cut healthcare costs substantially. This will come as a bit Read more...
| Press ReleasesPresbyterian Healthcare Services Selects MRO Corp. for Release-of-Information and Audit Tracking ServicesNew Mexico health system implements MRO’s enterprise-wide system across all hospitals and satellite clinics KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MRO Corp., a leading provider of disclosure Read more >> Virtua Adopts Nuvon’s VEGA System for its Enterprise-wide Device Connectivity NeedsMARLTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nuvon, Inc. (www.nuvon.com), the leader in next generation medical device connectivity and interoperability solutions, today announced that Virtua has gone live with Read more >> Workers Launch Contract Negotiations at Daughters of Charity with Focus on Improving Health for All CaliforniansNearly 3,000 SEIU-UHW Members Ask Hospital Chain to Join with them in Preparing California for the Future of Healthcare SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Healthcare workers at six hospitals in Read more >> Memorial Healthcare System in Florida Selects Meditab/SuiteMed as an Approved EHR VendorOver 1,800 affiliated MHS physicians are expected to participate in the adoption of EMR/EHR through MHS’ EHR Donation Program OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Meditab/SuiteMed, a leader in Read more >> QuantiaMD Physicians Address Communication Failures that Hinder Care of Multicultural PatientsMobile and Online Initiative Finds Over 1/3 of Physicians Rarely or Never Ask Patients About Their Spiritual Beliefs or Use of Complimentary or Alternative Medicine WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Read more >> |
