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Trend: Physicians using tech to boost informed consent
Old-fashioned paper informed consent forms are pretty much a one-size-fits-all thing, and for most patients that may work. However, some doctors are finding that when patients go through an Read more...
Case study: CT health system subsidizes EMRs for MDs
For a while, hospitals were afraid to move ahead with subsidizing or outright donating EMRs for physicians, as possible violations of Stark laws and IRS regulations loomed for many. However, with Read more...
National EMR adoption could cost $150B
How much will it cost to roll out and fully implement EMRs in all U.S. physicians' offices and hospitals? A whopping $150 billion spread over the next eight years, according to one health economics Read more...
Health IT unlikely to generate big cost savings, CBO says
For years, researchers have argued over whether EMRs actually save money, with studies reaching different results depending on whether they looked at inpatient or outpatient care, small, mid-sized or Read more...
AHRQ awards millions for clinical-decision support systems
If you attend a health IT conference, you'll hear much earnest discussion over the role of clinical support in daily medical practices--with some doctors actually downplaying its importance and Read more...
Study: E-prescribing boosts safety, quality
A new study commissioned by an e-prescribing network suggests that physicians are pretty comfortable with the technology. The study, which was conducted among physicians participating in a Read more...
ALSO NOTED: WEDI releases IT compliance deadlines; MA hospital builds high-tech OR; and much more...
> A North Carolina healthcare group and WEDI have released a list of timelines by which they think key technical milestones (such as technical support for HIPAA transactions) will be met. Read more...
Report: Local RHIOs aren't likely to become national
A new report suggests that despite its popularity, the dominant model for developing a national health information network may not be working. The report, from the Information Technology and Read more...
Study: Physician EMR adoption up, but systems chosen are limited
A new study by the CDC suggests that while physician EMR adoption continues to grow, the rate at which doctors adopt comprehensive systems remains flat. The CDC report, which looked at 2006 EMR Read more...
A big moment for physician IT
Today and tomorrow, I'll be at the Medical Group Management Association meeting in Philadelphia getting a reality check on physician practice issues. I'm excited to be here. I think we've arrived at Read more...
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