Tag: ehr
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Lawmakers call for delay of DMEPOS program
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have asked CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner to delay the second-round implementation of Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program, scheduled… original article source From: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20130606/NEWS/306069947
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Major Healthcare Organizations Align to Share Genomic and Clinical Data
Seventy major healthcare organizations, including hospitals, associations, and research groups, have announced the formation of an alliance dedicated to sharing and integrating genomic and clinic data. The global, non-profit alliance features notable institutions such as Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Seventy major…
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FDA panel wants changes to Avandia safety measures
Federal health experts have recommended changing safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk of heart attack as previously believed. …read more Source: FDA panel wants changes to Avandia safety measures
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News 6/7/13
Top News The former chief information security officer of the VA says the department’s networks and databases were hacked by at least eight foreign governments, including Russia and China. Jerry Davis, who was CISO from 2010 until February 2013, testified that the VA didn’t encrypt databases containing patient information, employed weak user authentication, and failed…
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CMS: $14.6B in Meaningful Use Incentives Paid
As of the end of April, more than $14.6 billion in EHR Incentive Program payments have been paid out by the federal government to eligible providers and hospitals in the program, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As of the end of April, more than $14.6…
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RWJF offers $120,000 for best Medicare data tools
A major foundation wants software developers to invent tools to help consumers and others better understand Medicare data comparing hospital prices. original article source From: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20130606/NEWS/306069954
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Cleveland Clinic Making More EMR Information Available to Patients through Online Patient Portal
Cleveland Clinic is making patient electronic medical records more accessible to patients by providing secure online access to much of the information stored in their medical files. The move will give patients a more complete picture of their health and allow them to make more informed decisions about their care. In the current version of…
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KLAS: athenahealth, Epic Lead Way for Ambulatory EMR Usability
A new report from the Orem, Utah-based KLAS Research indicates that when it comes to usability for ambulatory electronic medical record (EMR) systems, athenahealth (Watertown, Mass.) and Epic Systems (Verona, Wisc.) are the industry’s cream of the crop. The report’s authors found that despite the fact they serve different client types, the two vendors rated…
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Panel: Big data’s role in healthcare remains unclear
Big data is an enigma when it comes to healthcare, as described by a panel on Wednesday at the third annual Health Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by Patient Privacy Rights. read more …read more Source: Panel: Big data's role in healthcare remains unclear
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Official describes rampant computer hacking at VA
At least eight foreign-sponsored organizations, mostly connected to the Chinese military, have hacked into computer networks at the Veterans Affairs Department in recent years or were actively trying to do so, a former VA computer security chief… original article source From: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20130606/INFO/306069986