Industry News
States grab the reins in pursuit of networked healthcare system
June 7, 2011The national push for the adoption of electronic medical records has focused primarily on efforts … Read More
Expert dismisses meaningful use myths
Some healthcare professionals have expressed concern in recent months about some of the meaningful use … Read More
New study finds benefits of using SSOs in healthcare systems
June 2, 2011Healthcare providers typically have strenuous days where every second counts. Since implementing electronic health records, … Read More
Early preparation is key to meeting meaningful use rules
May 26, 2011Healthcare providers currently face a critical period when it comes to the adoption of electronic … Read More
Electronic health records are expected to play central role in future of healthcare
May 24, 2011The use of electronic health records and other forms of health IT is becoming increasingly … Read More
Gauging potential presidential support for electronic health records programs
May 23, 2011The 2012 Presidential campaign season is just heating up, but already some experts are thinking … Read More
ONC says meaningful use of electronic health records is about more than incentive payments
May 20, 2011Officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that they expect to begin … Read More
Blumenthal says much work remains to be done in pursuit of networked healthcare system
May 19, 2011With the incentive programs from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services now fully up … Read More
Usability may be a key factor in success of electronic health records systems
While much of the development of electronic health records system has gone into creating powerful … Read More
New technologies help make healthcare more efficient
May 17, 2011As it is currently constituted, the healthcare system is vastly inefficient. Doctors treating patients in … Read More
CMS sees technology at the heart of healthcare industry improvements
May 16, 2011A new report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says that increasing use … Read More
Report highlights growth in e-prescribing use
May 13, 2011With help from federal incentive payments, the use of e-prescribing technology increased dramatically during last … Read More
Electronic health records industry could add millions of jobs
May 12, 2011The expanding use of electronic health records is expected to make healthcare organizations more efficient, … Read More
New report predicts strong growth for electronic health records industry
May 11, 2011Citing the incentive program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a new report … Read More
Electronic health records could help country avoid doctor shortage crisis
May 10, 2011It's no secret that the U.S. healthcare system is currently facing a dramatic shortage of … Read More
Electronic health records can help save the planet, new study finds
May 6, 2011Electronic health records are expected to lead to significant quality and efficiency improvements in healthcare, … Read More
Value-Based Purchasing Program rules align with meaningful use
May 5, 2011The Value-Based Purchasing Program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will change the … Read More
Health information exchange networks work toward interoperability and quality improvements
May 4, 2011Physicians who have adopted electronic health record systems have a growing number of options to … Read More
Government announces new grants to help rural providers adopt electronic health records
May 3, 2011In order to help more rural healthcare providers adopt electronic health records according to the … Read More
Mostashari sees nation about to make shift in pursuit of networked healthcare system
April 28, 2011Farzad Mostashari, the national coordinator for health IT, said as part of a recent presentation … Read More
Innovation in technology could bring improvements to healthcare
April 27, 2011Electronic health records and other devices are set to make a major mark on the … Read More
Chicago group establishes large HIE
April 26, 2011In an effort to improve the flow of electronic health records, many regions are working … Read More
Survey reveals patients and doctors agree on the benefits of electronic health records
April 25, 2011The vast majority of patients and doctors have favorable opinions of electronic health records and … Read More
Government officials get to work on second stage of meaningful use
April 21, 2011The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT expects the next four months to … Read More
On your mark, get set, attest
April 20, 2011This week marks the first opportunity for healthcare providers who have signed up for the … Read More
Meaningful use rules could foster patient engagement with patient portals
April 19, 2011Patient portals giving individuals direct access to their electronic health records could potentially be a … Read More
Active incentive programs give providers impetus for adopting electronic health records
April 15, 2011As the incentive programs for the meaningful use of electronic health records get going, interest … Read More
Mostashari plans to step up electronic health records adoption efforts
April 14, 2011Conducting his first meeting as the national coordinator for health information technology, Farzad Mostashari said … Read More
NIH plans exchange for electronic medical images
April 13, 2011Medical images play an important role in a doctor's ability to diagnose a patient's condition. … Read More
Experts expect Mostashari to effectively carry government’s health IT torch
April 12, 2011The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has announced that Farzad Mostashari will … Read More
Group says meaningful use can ‘shine a spotlight’ on health data security
April 8, 2011One of the greatest concerns of electronic health records use is privacy. Some experts have … Read More
Electronic health records could be boon to public health efforts
April 7, 2011Electronic health records are expected to bring a number of benefits to individual practices, including … Read More
States work to create their own health information exchanges
April 6, 2011The free flowing exchange of electronic health records is expected to be one of the … Read More
CMS issues new rules for accountable care organizations
April 5, 2011Accountable care organizations are largely expected to bring much greater efficiency and cost savings to … Read More
Trends in healthcare improve efficiency and quality
April 4, 2011The U.S. healthcare system currently does not operate very efficiently. Doctors are paid by insurers … Read More
ONC strategic plan lays groundwork for future of healthcare
March 30, 2011National Coordinator for Health IT David Blumenthal may be stepping down from his position in … Read More
Electronic health record incentive programs get ready to launch
March 29, 2011Healthcare providers who are planning on participating in the government's electronic health records incentive program … Read More
Officials ready stage two of meaningful use
March 24, 2011While providers are still grappling with the first stage of meaningful use rules that must … Read More
Lawmakers reject EHR funds despite multitude of benefits
March 23, 2011Despite the overflow of evidence suggesting the benefits of electronic health records, some remain skeptical … Read More
HHS report calls for more EHRs to solve healthcare problems
March 22, 2011In a new report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, officials are … Read More
Groups ask for meaningful use rules to coordinate
March 21, 2011As government officials continue to hammer out the details of the second stage of meaningful … Read More
Legislation could extend incentive payments to mental healthcare providers
March 17, 2011A new bill being considered by the Senate would extend incentive payments for the meaningful … Read More
Groups lead efforts aimed at interoperability
March 16, 2011As medical professionals increasingly adopt electronic health records, the need for capturing information in a … Read More
New study find healthcare websites are more secure than other industries
March 15, 2011As more and more physicians adopt electronic health records, many individuals have expressed concern about … Read More
Experts see electronic health records as a way to address minority health disparities
March 14, 2011Minority communities are traditionally underserved by the current healthcare system. However, some experts see the … Read More
Blumenthal says the time is right to adopt electronic health records
March 11, 2011The federal government is currently offering medical practices major financial incentives for adopting electronic health … Read More
Electronic health records make new models of care possible
March 10, 2011As medical technologies like electronic health records become more available, providers are increasingly using them … Read More
New study finds small providers benefit from EHR adoption
March 9, 2011A new review of data conducted by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health … Read More
Officials consider second stage of meaningful use rules
March 4, 2011At the heart of the development of the second stage of meaningful use of electronic … Read More
New study focuses on importance of getting patients involved in EHRs
March 3, 2011Electronic health records have a strong potential to revolutionize the delivery of care in the … Read More
CDC to start tracking immunization records electronically
March 2, 2011All states have some type of immunization history tracking system. However, accessing information from systems … Read More
Health information exchange key to benefits of electronic health records
March 1, 2011A growing number of medical practices now use electronic health records. However, the key to … Read More
Healthcare IT bring rapid changes to industry
February 25, 2011A look at today's healthcare industry reveals a fragmented, diverse group of providers who are … Read More
States help achieve goal of national health information exchange network
February 23, 2011Industry analysts expect 2011 to be a big year for medical technology. If the number … Read More
Experts say docs will soon start seeing benefits of EHRs
February 22, 2011While there are certainly hurdles remaining in the country’s adoption of electronic health records, experts … Read More
Military works to develop EHR network
February 21, 2011The military is a major innovator in many areas. The group is credited with popularizing … Read More
EHR interest grows
February 18, 2011The idea that health information technologies like electronic health records can improve the quality of … Read More
HHS provides grants for development of insurance exchanges
February 17, 2011In an effort to help states comply with the portions of the health reform law … Read More
President signals strong support health IT with budget proposal
February 16, 2011Despite recent calls from Republicans to slash government spending in all sectors, the President has … Read More
Government tries to steer development of health IT
February 15, 2011At the heart of the government's push for health IT is a desire for a … Read More
Blumenthal blasts studies critical of EHRs
February 14, 2011In recent weeks, several studies have been published that either questioned the benefits of electronic … Read More
New report says nation should focus on health information exchange
February 11, 2011While most healthcare experts agree that electronic health records will lead to significant improvements in … Read More
ONC increases support for rural providers
February 10, 2011Some rural healthcare providers have criticized the government's efforts to get all doctors and hospitals … Read More
Clinical decision support systems may play large role in health IT’s future
February 9, 2011These days, much of the health IT community is talking about clinical decision support systems. … Read More
Blumenthal leaves his post with the country well positioned
February 8, 2011In the last few years, the U.S. has come a long way in its bid … Read More
ONC to study the progress of EHRs
February 7, 2011Far from content to sit back and let electronic health record adoption take care of … Read More
Investment in healthcare IT reaches new highs
February 4, 2011Venture investment in health IT products such as electronic health records and practice management systems … Read More
ONC gets closer to national health information exchange
February 3, 2011The Direct Project recently began operations in Rhode Island and Minnesota, allowing physicians from smaller … Read More
Patient centered medical home goals align with meaningful use
February 2, 2011Public officials are increasingly looking to patient centered medical homes as a means to improve … Read More
Decision support technology helps cut back on medical imaging expenses
February 1, 2011Electronic health records and other forms of decision support technology may help drastically curb the … Read More
Government agency may play larger role in standards development
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is currently reconsidering the role that government should … Read More
Patient and physicians agree on EHR priorities, survey finds
When it comes to the use of electronic health records, doctors and patients have many … Read More
Funding for EHR programs faces uncertain future
January 31, 2011Earlier this week, President Barack Obama signaled in his State of the Union speech that … Read More
Obama calls for more support of health IT in State of the Union
January 28, 2011In a sign that the government will likely stay focused on spurring innovation and wider … Read More
Groups work on different approaches to HIEs
January 27, 2011The ability to quickly transfer data from one provider to another lies at the heart … Read More
USDA to provide grants to stimulate technology adoption
January 26, 2011The government's efforts to stimulate wider adoption of electronic health records and other health IT … Read More
Blumenthal touts successes of meaningful use
January 25, 2011With the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services currently enrolling doctors into the electronic health … Read More
ONC plans to focus on national information exchange in the coming year
January 24, 2011While creating the meaningful use rules that providers must follow to be eligible for the … Read More
Officials plan to survey providers about hurdles to meaningful use
January 21, 2011Some healthcare providers who are considering adopting electronic health records in order to become eligible … Read More
Global competition may change health IT landscape
January 20, 2011Currently, the U.S. has a major lead on other nations in the adoption of electronic … Read More
ONC works to ensure interoperability
January 19, 2011The Office of the National Coordinator is currently working to streamline its requirements for clinical … Read More
Community health clinics may benefit from EHR adoption
January 18, 2011While few doubt that the health IT incentive program from the Centers for Medicare and … Read More
Survey reveals many providers plan on participating in incentive program
January 17, 2011Interest in the incentive program for adopting electronic health records is strong among providers, as … Read More
Officials to focus on interoperability in the coming year
January 14, 2011Among the biggest fears that many experts have in the nation's transition toward an electronic … Read More
Medial images may play a role in the second stage of meaningful use
January 13, 2011The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT may include provisions in the next … Read More
Program helps providers learn from each other
January 12, 2011Among the many benefits that may occur as a result of broader use of electronic … Read More
New report highlights areas where providers can use technology to improve care
January 11, 2011In addition to the government's meaningful use rules, healthcare providers may have a new set … Read More
Excitement grows around adoption of health IT
January 10, 2011Since the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology opened up enrollment for … Read More
Federal officials plan to continue tracking health IT trends
January 7, 2011Even after the launch of the Medicare and Medicaid incentives programs, federal officials plan to … Read More
More physicians adopt EHR systems with speech recognition technology
January 6, 2011As doctors increasingly look for electronic health record technology that keeps up with the pace … Read More
Physicians increasingly adopt practice management software to help reduce overhead
January 5, 2011Practice management software that allows patients to schedule appointments with their doctors online are becoming … Read More
Wisconsin gets go-ahead on new information exchange network
January 4, 2011Healthcare providers in Wisconsin will soon have a new avenue for sharing electronic health records. … Read More
Business leaders expect investment in health IT to pick up in the coming year
January 3, 2011With 2011 just around the corner, investors are predicting that the year will be a … Read More
EHRs may improve chronic disease care
December 30, 2010Electronic health records could help care providers avoid the growing public health crisis of healthcare-related … Read More
Data collection efforts could improve the delivery of care
December 29, 2010One of the greatest potential benefits of electronic health records may be their ability to … Read More
CMS to begin registering physicians for incentive program
December 28, 2010In another sign that government agencies may be ready to start processing incentive payments on … Read More
U.S. partners with Europe on EHR exchange development
December 23, 2010In an effort to ensure that both U.S. and European healthcare providers will be able … Read More
Despite perceived challenges, ONC offers help for providers pursuing meaningful use
December 22, 2010While the meaningful use rules for the adoption of electronic health records is playing a … Read More
Through use of EHRs, patient centered medical homes may revolutionize care
December 21, 2010Healthcare providers are increasingly looking toward electronic health records (EHR) as a means to improve … Read More
EHRs could have major public health benefits
December 20, 2010The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that half of all U.S. … Read More