Tag: ehr
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Highmark Health Services creates Accountable Care Alliance to improve health care in Western Pennsylvania
Highmark Health Services is helping to improve health care through the formation of the Accountable Care Alliance, designed to not only improve care, but to also make it more affordable for patients in Western Pennsylvania. …read more Source: Highmark Health Services creates Accountable Care Alliance to improve health care in Western Pennsylvania
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Morning Headlines 7/19/13
Athenahealth Slips To Loss In Q2; Backs FY13 Outlook Athenahealth reports a $12.4 million net loss, or -$0.34 per share in its Q2 results. Despite the poor performance, the company stands by its year end-forecast. Data show electronic health records empower patients and equip doctors CMS releases a report touting standout metrics of the EHR…
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PARTNERS 2012 Sneak Preview with Mike Kasel [BCBS]
More Info http://www.teradatariver2.com ; Invitation: join@teradatariver.com Mike Kasel Healthcare Analyst BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota www.bluecrossmn…. Video Rating: 0 / 5
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Submission to HISA’s Health Apps Challenge 2013
An app to help those with busy lives and/or chronic conditions to keep track of information and notes in a small, but potentially beneficial way, by fitting … Video Rating: 0 / 5 http://www.app4care.com App4Care is an innovative suite of carer management apps for iPhone, Android and tablet devices. App4Care delivers versatile and affo…
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EHRs May Slow the Rise of Outpatient Healthcare Costs, Study Says
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) can reduce the costs of outpatient care by roughly three percent, compared to relying on traditional paper records, according to a new study from the University of Michigan that examined more than four years of healthcare cost data in nine communities. The use of electronic health records (EHRs)…
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Webinar: How to Meet CMS Stage 1 Meaningful Use Objectives in 2011 from HITS Partners
Replay of LIVE Webinar: Learn how you can meet CMS Stage 1 Meaningful Use Objectives in 2011 and establish a Foundation to meet future objectives hosted by H…
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New surgical knife can detect cancer–with smoke signals
A new experimental “smart” knife can help surgeons determine they've removed all cancerous tissue during surgery, according to doctors from London's Imperial College, making an… read more Source: New surgical knife can detect cancer–with smoke signals
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Hatch wants to pause, reassess Meaningful Use
Despite lauding technology's potential to transform healthcare for the better, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said he thinks Meaningful Use needs to be reassessed. read more Source: Hatch wants to pause, reassess Meaningful Use
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5 ways Pioneer ACOs are using technology
Is there any good news from the existing 23 Accountable Care Organizations in the Pioneer ACO program, amid news that nine will leave because of failure to produce savings, two leaving the program entirely? Technology leaders at some of the remaining Pioneer ACOs seem to think so. read more Source: 5 ways Pioneer ACOs are…
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Study: Automated Reporting of Immunization Data through EHR Improves Care
A new study from researchers at Columbia University School of Nursing and partner institutions has concluded that when providers use an electronic health records (EHR) to automate immunization data shared between themselves and public health agencies, physicians are able to treat individual patients faster and more effectively. A new study from researchers at Columbia University…