Author: trident50
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Study: Online ED learning resources must clearly demonstrate value
Emergency department professionals were skeptical of efforts to use technology to enhance interprofessional education, according to a recent study. read more …read more
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Hospital CISO: Balancing security of, access to patient data my toughest task
The ability to protect patient data while simultaneously ensuring that clinicians can use that data to provide adequate care requires a tremendous ability to balance priorities. read more …read more
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How the University of Utah is using data to slash healthcare costs
Few hospitals can say how much it costs them to care for each patient admitted, but the University of Utah is working to change that. read more …read more
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AMA, MGMA, Urge CMS to Extend EHR Hardship Exemption Deadline
The AMA and MGMA have sent a letter to CMS urging the agency to extend the July 1 date for eligible providers to submit a hardship exception that will help them avoid meaningful use financial penalties. The American Medical Association (AMA) and Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have sent a letter to the Centers for…
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Eyes Wide Shut – Patient Engagement Pitfalls Prior to Meaningful Use Reporting Period
July 1, 2015 – the start of the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Year 2 reporting period for the hospital facilities within this provider integrated delivery network (IDN). The day the 50% online access measure gets real. The day the inpatient summary CCDA MUST be made available online within 36 hours of discharge. The day we…
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Boston hospital cuts cardiac-unit alarm use by close to 90 percent
Boston Medical Center was able to reduce audible alarms in its cardiac unit by 89 percent, with no adverse events, using a series of interventions aimed at reducing “alarm fatigue.” read more …read more
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Allscripts Sunrise Platform Continues Expansion
Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) Sunrise hospital clients continue to expand their Allscripts Sunrise EHR footprint, building on the power of the Allscripts platform and demonstrating how enhanced, integrated Allscripts Sunrise solutions are helping clients steward the value-based care transformation. Allscripts clients are expanding or upgrading with Allscripts Sunrise solutions such as Allscripts Sunrise Ambulatory Care, Allscripts…
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Children’s of Alabama extends its commitment to Allscripts Sunrise EHR solutions
Allscripts has announced that Birmingham-based Children’s of Alabama has extended its commitment to Allscripts Sunrise™ electronic health record (EHR) through 2023 and will leverage a suite of Allscripts open platform solutions to support its efforts to meet regulatory requirements, manage population health and improve patient outcomes. …read more
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Health app holds promise for improving respiratory rate measurement
A new health application may soon play a role in providing a better respiratory rate measurement approach that its developers say could help save lives, especially in assessing the health status of young children. read more …read more
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Victory Healthcare continues its commitment to honor America’s wounded warriors
Victory Healthcare continues its corporate-wide commitment to honor America’s wounded warriors and the sacrifice they and their families made for our freedom by implementing employee philosophies and practices. …read more