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NewsHalamka outlines BIDMC's ICD-10 processes, shares resources
While Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center CIO John Halamka, M.D., doesn't necessarily believe that ICD-10 is a worthwhile project--particularly because it is used for reimbursement instead of for Read more...
Study: Urgency, organization lacking for providers in ICD-10 transition
Providers need to put more of an emphasis on planning and organization when it comes to large implementation efforts such as ICD-10 and HIPAA 5010, researchers from Georgetown University and the Read more...
HIMSS helps nurse informaticists make HIT work
A new website will pair nurses who want to learn more about e-health and informatics with experts who answer questions and offer professional advice. The eNurse Mentoring Program, developed in Read more...
Today's health IT accomplishments are yesterday's challenges
It is 2012--time to look forward to a year of deadlines, determination, and perhaps defiance, as we strive to reach that goal of nationwide interoperable electronic health records. What's my Read more...
A 2011 healthcare IT year-in-review mashup
This time of year there are at least 1 million (or so) year-in-review stories--and it would probably take the better part of 2012 to get through them all. So here's a mash-up of the best of the Read more...
HIMSS: Patient access to test results should be less burdensome for labs
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and HIMSS have asked for changes in the Department of Health & Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule on patient access to laboratory results. Neither Read more...
HIMSS 'report card' helps providers assess vendors' ICD-10 readiness
HIMSS' ICD-10 Task Force, in collaboration with VitalWare of Yakima, Wash., has created a pilot program known as VitalVendors to help providers check on the readiness of vendors to test their use of Read more...
HIMSS urges Congress: Create a national patient identifier
HIMSS has asked Congress to support the development of a "nationwide patient identity solution" to promote interoperability and reduce errors related to mismatches between health data and patients. Read more...
Social media, HIEs, the recession will impact health IT in 2012
While HIMSS12 isn't exactly around the corner, it's not too early to start anticipating some of the key trends that will emerge at the 2012 Vegas-bound conference, which takes place Feb. 20-24. Read more...
Nurse informaticists are 'critical' for health IT revolution, HIMSS says
Nurse informaticists should have a greater role in health IT, HIMSS asserts in a new position statement. HIMSS also calls for improved informatics education for nurses. The statement reflects the Read more...
| Press ReleasesRubbermaid Medical Solutions Names New Chief Nursing Informatics OfficerCheryl D. Parker, PhD, RN-BC, FHIMSS, joins the RMS team to serve as nursing advocate and educator HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rubbermaid Medical Solutions (RMS), the leading provider of Read more >> MedAllies' Holly Miller, MD, MBA, FHIMSS, to Deliver Keynote Address at Delaware Valley HIMSS MeetingMiller will present key learnings from MedAllies' Direct HISP Solution that helps providers improve care using diverse EHR systems FISHKILL, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- By Read more >> e-MDs Client Wins 2011 HIMSS Ambulatory Davies Award of ExcellenceEHR Vendor congratulates physician on receiving prestigious ambulatory care award.AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- e-MDs, the provider of the nation's most highly rated electronic health Read more >> Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) Changes Name to CSS Health TechnologiesNASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Custom Software Systems (CSS) announces today that it will change the company name to CSS Health Technologies and take part in an aggressive rebranding Read more >> Invitation to Press: Exclusive Access to the 2011 mHealth Summit Shaping the Future of Mobile HealthWhere Technology, Business, Research, and Policy ConnectWASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of the organizers of the 3rd Annual 2011 mHealth Summit, we would like to invite you to Read more >> |
