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Focus on training for smooth EHR adoption
May 13, 2013The key to a seamless adoption of electronic health records may be careful training of hospital staff. … Read More
How do EHR systems benefit the patient?
May 10, 2013Health information technology offers medical providers efficiency, but it also benefits the patient. According to … Read More
Small EHR vendors lead to high physician satisfaction
May 7, 2013Hospitals adopting a new electronic health record system may consider a small vendor over a large … Read More
How to overcome a drop in physician productivity after EHR adoption
April 30, 2013Medical facilities may hesitate to adopt an electronic health record system because they fear it will … Read More
How sequestration will affect EHR incentives
Hospitals that use electronic health records may wonder how the cuts from budget sequestration may … Read More
A few tips for switching EHR systems
April 29, 2013Medical facilities changing their electronic health record systems may wonder how to best make the switch. … Read More
Follow physician’s advice for EHR adoption
Though electronic health records enhance the efficiency and quality of medical care, they have met some … Read More
Survey: 2013 outlook is good for meaningful use
April 26, 2013Stoltenberg Consulting recently released findings of a survey that note the projected improvements in meaningful use … Read More
Reporting for meaningful use after an EHR vendor change
April 25, 2013If a hospital or medical facility switches its electronic health record vendor, it may worry … Read More
In Canada, EHR systems have benefits
Canada has noted the advantage of electric health records in medicine, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers … Read More
What to do if EHR systems have technical problems
April 19, 2013Electronic health records systems that use cloud computing solutions can make administering medical care streamlined and … Read More
Improving EHR systems through meaningful use
April 18, 2013U.S. senators showed their concern surrounding the adoption of electronic health systems and other health IT … Read More
A medical panel discusses health IT
April 15, 2013Medical professionals recently met in New York City at the Hospital Cloud Forum to discuss the … Read More
New laws encourage EHR use
April 10, 2013Recent legislation by the Obama administration may help further push the use of electronic health … Read More
Introducing EHRs to medical practices
April 5, 2013Electronic health records increase the organization of a medical practice through technology. According to the U.S. … Read More
More meaningful use exemption may be on the way
March 28, 2013New legislation introduce by a Tennessee republican – Rep. Diane Black, who has attempted to enhance … Read More
ONC presents an example of how HIE improves care
March 27, 2013Many experts have indicated that health information exchanges made possible through electronic health records could … Read More
Kaiser leads the pack for EHR implementation in California
March 26, 2013The biggest healthcare system in the Sunshine State – Kaiser Permanente – was one of … Read More
Local assistance may help EHR adaptation
In the latest entry on the blog for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health … Read More
News source interviews Medical Centers CIO
March 21, 2013One of the latest articles to appear in EHRIntelligence featured a chat with the senior vice … Read More
Maryland governor announces his state’s HIT success
March 20, 2013On the blog of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology – Health IT Buzz … Read More
Tips for dentists who are implementing EHR
March 19, 2013As many physicians and hospitals adopt electronic health records in order to meet the qualifications for … Read More
Some docs on the fence about patient access
March 12, 2013Although patient engagement in various forms is strongly encouraged in stage 3 of the meaningful … Read More
ONC looks forward into 2013
March 7, 2013On the latest blog update from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information … Read More
EHRs may increase colon cancer screening rates
March 5, 2013According to the latest findings from the Group Health Cooperative – a Washington-state based medical … Read More
With EHR, some patience goes a long way
February 21, 2013While selecting and implementing electronic health records may be a time-consuming process – and may … Read More
EHRs may encourage women’s health testings
A new set of research compiled in the Journal of the Medical Information Association indicates … Read More
What to think about while searching for an EHR
February 20, 2013In light of recent findings from the Black Book 2013 survey, some healthcare providers may … Read More
Do your research before selecting an
According to the recent findings from the 2013 Black Book Rankings' survey, the majority of healthcare providers … Read More
Expert tosses out some ideas regarding interoperability
February 19, 2013When it comes to electronic health records, interoperability is long-term goal for many healthcare organizations. One … Read More
Expert tosses out some ideas regarding interoperability
When it comes to electronic health records, interoperability is long-term goal for many healthcare organizations. One … Read More
Pediatric EHRs unveiled by government
February 12, 2013While there have been innumerable instances showing that electronic health records work just as well … Read More
EHR replacement and other possible trends in 2013
February 7, 2013A white paper newly published by the Coker Group – a consulting, finance and technology … Read More
Health IT shown to aid Medicaid enrollment
February 4, 2013According to the latest research from The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, almost all … Read More
EHR use in hospitals is on the rise
Evidence has emerged from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) that the use … Read More
Overwhelmed by EHR implementation?
January 26, 2013Perhaps you’re excited about installing new electronic health record (EHR) software at your medical clinic, but … Read More
ACP offers ideas for stage 3 of meaningful use
Alongside many groups of stakeholders – including medical organizations and vendors of electronic health record (EHR) … Read More
Electronic health records surging in use among family physicians
A statement from the Care Association of American Medical Colleges (CAAMC) shows that, according to … Read More
Electronic health records vendors ask government agencies to slow down
Following recommendations from a handful of medical organizations that the meaningful use program be spread … Read More
Some help for getting used to your EHR
January 20, 2013While some medical professionals quickly get the hang of using their electronic health records (EHRs) … Read More
Medical organizations ask for more meaningful time
While the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is surging ahead, fielding … Read More
Survey shows doctors find success with EHRs
January 14, 2013The results of the Annual State of the Small Practice Reports show that electronic health … Read More
Meaningful use payments hit a $10 billion total in December
January 11, 2013During the annual meeting of the Health IT Policy Committee, government officials announced that more … Read More
Some states standout for EHR use
December 28, 2012Three states – Maine, Ohio and Kentucky – have been praised by officials at the … Read More
What 2013 may hold for EHRs
December 27, 2012With 2012 – a year that inargueably contained many advances for health information technology (HIT) … Read More
November was a breakthrough month for EHR adoption
December 20, 2012The total amount of benefits the government has provided for meaningful use of electronic health … Read More
ONC asks EPs for guidance on EHR module rules
December 13, 2012Dixie Baker, Ph.D., a blogger for the official website of the Office of the National … Read More
Changes made to proposed rule for meaningful use stage 2
December 11, 2012The agencies responsible for setting the criteria for meaningful use – a program launched in … Read More
EHR use could help patients at-risk for cholesterol issues
November 30, 2012Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have released a study showing that physicians who apply electronic health … Read More
NFL scores a medical field goal with EHR
November 29, 2012For all 32 of its contracted teams, the renowned professional sports organization, the National Football … Read More
Hints for making patients comfortable with EHRs
November 28, 2012At first, it may seem tricky to maintain a personal, friendly rapport with patients while … Read More
Agencies release proposed criteria for meaningful use stage 3
November 27, 2012Comments and suggestions are welcome for a batch of tentative requirements for meaningful use stage … Read More
NBA gets nothing but net with EHR
November 26, 2012To keep its medical staff up-to-date with the most current technology and do a better … Read More
US lagging behind other nations when it comes to EHR
November 21, 2012A recent report from the Commonwealth Fund – a private healthcare advocacy group – showed … Read More
Some barriers in the way of interoperability
November 20, 2012The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has advocated for interoperability … Read More
Suggestions for meaningful use stage 3 open to the public
November 14, 2012The Health IT Policy Committee (HIPC) has posted proposed criteria for meaningful use stage 3, … Read More
Four more years of Obama = No expected change to meaningful use
November 12, 2012Although some people were concerned that a Mitt Romney presidency would result in changes to … Read More
Health information technology proves its value during Sandy
November 2, 2012Reporting on Hurricane Sandy, a tropical cyclone that rolled over several Eastern U.S. states, Healthcare … Read More
Half of all EPs signed up with CMS for meaningful use
November 1, 2012At the HIMSS Government Health IT Virtual Briefing on Oct. 17, the Centers for Medicare … Read More
EHRs may reduce prevalence of prescription drug abuse
October 31, 2012Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that prescription drug overdose … Read More
How could social media impact EHRs?
October 30, 2012Although the privacy regulations have yet to be fully defined for anyone to know what … Read More
Patients find North Dakota to be EHR-friendly
October 25, 2012A series of phone surveys conducted by the University of North Dakota's Center for Rural … Read More
Homeless in Baltimore could be aided with EMR
October 24, 2012During a stint as a volunteer, former Johns Hopkins Medical student Eugene Semenov decided to … Read More
Organizations announce testing program for EHR interoperability
October 19, 2012Healtheway and the EHR/HIE Interoperability Workgroup – a consortium of vendors and states led by … Read More
Patient Portals use could be crucial for HIE
October 12, 2012Attorney Kathryn Marchesini, who blogs for the website of the National Coordinator for Health Information … Read More
Study shows EHRs can help diabetics manage their meds
October 10, 2012Findings released in early October show that electronic health records (EHRs) can bring about notable … Read More
Health information technology may aid in the treatment of depressed patients
October 3, 2012At a point in time when suicide rates have surpassed those of car accidents as … Read More
Meaningful use registration hit its 2012 peak in August
October 2, 2012According to the news site EHR Intelligence, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) had … Read More
FDA office on mobile health proposed by new bill
September 29, 2012As the healthcare industry continues to implement new health information technology like electronic health records, … Read More
Health information technology industry draws $500 million from new ACOs
September 28, 2012Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in their first year say they expect to spend a total … Read More
Agencies detail safe ways to share sensitive data with electronic health records
September 26, 2012Some people have expressed concerns about safety and privacy of potentially compromising data stored on … Read More
Source distinguishes stage 2 from stage 1 of meaningful use
September 25, 2012The October 3 deadline for to register with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) … Read More
Rhode Island senator extols electronic health records
September 17, 2012National Health IT Week, whose main events took place in Washington D.C. last week, included … Read More
ONC states that funding for meaningful use is indefinite
September 14, 2012Farzad Mostashari, the National Coordinator for Health IT, announced that the federal government has not … Read More
HHS announces regulations for meaningful use stage 2
September 13, 2012The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the regulations for stage … Read More
National Health IT Week commences in mid-September
September 11, 2012Many companies and organizations are celebrating the seventh annual National Health Information Technology Week, … Read More
Survey says incentives increasingly drive docs to adopt EHR
August 30, 2012In July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 55 percent of American … Read More
PHRs encourage patients to stay loyal
August 10, 2012Personal health records generate more than a simple, at-home set of health data. They also … Read More
Of all clinicians, nurses spend most time accessing EHR online
Recently, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 55 … Read More
Physicians are more convinced than patients that EHR will improve care
In the dispersal of any new technology, certain groups will act as early adopters while … Read More
On average, EHR-using doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics
August 9, 2012Antibiotic overprescribing has become a serious problem in the U.S. healthcare system, primarily because excess … Read More
IT support varies by EHR provider
Beyond an inexpensive price tag and intuitive interface, what do physicians look for in an … Read More
Fitch: Hospitals received ARRA funds arrived just in the nick to time
Stage 1 meaningful use incentives have been dispersed among U.S. practices for some time now, … Read More
EHR with PHR engages patients, gives them greater data access
July 20, 2012Practically every month, new research is published indicating that electronic health records can help streamline … Read More
Editor says EHR offers individualized medicine, will ‘transform healthcare’
The prospect of truly individualized medicine has never seemed seemed more real. That was the … Read More
Accountable care orgs flourish, and so does EHR use
July 19, 2012According to a fact sheet newly posted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services … Read More
EHR adoption soars, CDC says
July 18, 2012Now that ARRA's Medicare/Medicaid incentives program is in its second year, how many physician offices … Read More
Physicians express concerns over EHR implementation costs
Currently, more doctors than ever before have adopted electronic health records. According to the Centers … Read More
Security laws aren’t keeping up with EHR systems
July 9, 2012A recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector … Read More
Supreme Court’s healthcare ruling could support IT initiatives
July 2, 2012When the Supreme Court initially decided to take up constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, … Read More
Professional group pleased with health reform ruling
June 29, 2012The Health Information and Management Systems Society has said it is pleased with the Supreme … Read More
Malpractice risk dramatically drops with EHR use, study finds
June 26, 2012Implementing an electronic health record system can significant reduce a practice's malpractice risk, according to … Read More
New study affirms patient-centered care quality improvements
June 22, 2012Implementing health IT tools, such as electronic health records, can encourage the development of practices … Read More
New study finds strong use of decision support systems
June 19, 2012Many healthcare providers are using clinical decision support and computerized physician order entry tools that … Read More
Current health data may blur gains productivity from EHR use
June 15, 2012Most experts agree that electronic health records and other health IT tools will help improve … Read More
AMA raises new concerns over Stage 2 meaningful use rules
June 14, 2012The meaningful use rules are intended to get more challenging as the stages progress. But … Read More
ONC to pilot new interoperability standards
June 12, 2012The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has unveiled plans to develop a … Read More
More doctors use complete EHR systems to e-prescribe
June 8, 2012The number of physicians using standalone e-prescribing systems has declined sharply since 2008, according to … Read More
EHRs containing patient pictures improve safety
June 6, 2012Including a photo of each patient in electronic health records can significantly reduce the number … Read More
Physicians need more training on EHRs
June 4, 2012Practices may need to provide more training to their physicians on how to use EHR … Read More