Category: HIE

Even when pay is up, that doesn’t mean satisfaction is, according to a survey of chief medical information officers. read more …read more    

The Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) has announced that it now delivers 20,000 reports each month aimed at improving transitions of care for patients. The Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) has announced that it now delivers 20,000 reports each month aimed at improving transitions of care for patients. These reports, or continuity of care documents…

In 2010, New York state announced plans to create the largest health information exchange in the country; now four years later, the Statewide Health Information Network of New York (SHIN-NY) is just about ready for full implementation. read more …read more    

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), which works with the private sector and PHA Honorary Chair First Lady Michelle Obama to make healthier choices easier for busy parents and families, today announced multiple leaders from the fashion industry have joined its Drink Up initiative, an effort that encourages Americans across the country to drink…

The Chicago Sun-Times examines the health law’s effect on local emergency rooms, while the Los Angeles Times reports that state officials are investigating whether Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California violated state law by posting inaccurate provider lists. …read more    

Men with prostate cancer aged 43‒74 achieve bigger and stronger muscles, improve functional capacity, gain positive social experiences and the desire to remain active through playing football for 12 weeks. …read more    

Researchers found that one of the keystone provisions of the health law had a significant impact. Expanding the number of young adults with health insurance appears to have improved their health and saved them money, … …read more    

A majority of hospital chief financial officers say the reimbursement challenges ahead require that they make financial system technology a priority–in fact, it’s key to their institution’s survival, according to a new Black Book survey. read more …read more    

Reports examine exchange developments in Oregon, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington and Connecticut. …read more    

The Medical Society of Northern Virginia has announced the formation of a physician-led regional health information exchange (HIE). The Medical Society of Northern Virginia has announced the formation of a physician-led regional health information exchange (HIE). The vision of HeaLixVA is to get as many people who can generate data as possible, said Jim Jenkins,…