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The Department of Health and Human Services has made it possible for vendors to certify that their electronic health records hardware and software meet the definition of meaningful use for health information technology. Dr. John Loonsk, former director of interoperability and standards in the Office of the National Coordinator, explains what this means.
June 21, 2010 -
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Six states will receive money from the federal government for implementing electronic health records. Colorado, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Utah and Wyoming will all get funding because they qualify for the electronic health record incentive…
April 09, 2010 -
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Medical records, logs and patient information are still kept on paper at Social Security Administration employee health clinics. But not for long. The SSA is developing an electronic health record platform. Officials will test a…
October 01, 2009 -
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If you’re being treated for a chronic disease, you don’t want to wait for your primary care and specialty doctors to discuss your health. E-consultations and electronic health records can help doctors coordinate and communicate…
July 16, 2009 -
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Delays in the processing time of claims at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs triggered the creation of a new electronic health record. But the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations wants to know…
July 16, 2009 -
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Less is more. That’s the theory of a new company that’s building and operating fully-integrated hospitals across Asia. Forget gourmet cafeterias, marble hallways and lavish lobbies. The company uses a no-frills business model, meaning small…
July 09, 2009 -
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Congress is introducing new legislation designed to help small businesses adopt healthcare IT. The Small Business Health Information Technology Financing Act will help small businesses get over the financial hurdles that may prevent them from…
July 03, 2009 -
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A New England Journal of Medicine article says electronic health records could boost the quality of health care for Americans. The author of the study says doctors can improve how they treat people if every…
June 08, 2009 -
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is giving $2 billion toward advancing health IT. But where exactly is that money going? Doctors, hospitals and clinics will get $300 million to create electronic health records. About…
May 28, 2009 -
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Do you know what a personal electronic health record is? If your answer is “no,” you’re not alone. PHRs can let people directly manage their own health information, like their health history, test results, prescription…
May 27, 2009
