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GOP Senators Urge Meaningful Use Stage 2 Extension
In a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, several ranking Republican Senators called for a one-year extension for healthcare providers to complete the second stage of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) incentive program, much to the delight of at least one industry association. In a letter to Department of…
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Washington Debrief: NHIT Week in Review
Twelve CHIME CIO members traveled to Washington last week to set objectives for future CHIME public policy efforts and to meet with Senate staff to talk about Meaningful Use timing. Over the course of a two-day retreat, CHIME Public Policy determined key areas of focus and is working on an action plan for the next…
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Health data exchange: Paper’s not dead yet
Despite increased participation in health information exchanges, U.S. hospitals are struggling to share patient data with each other in “meaningful ways,” according to a new report published this week by HIMSS Analytics. read more Source: Health data exchange: Paper’s not dead yet
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Deloitte: Preparation key to networked device security
Anticipation and preparation are key to mitigating the security and patient safety risks associated with networked medical devices, according to a new report from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. read more From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/deloitte-preparation-key-networked-device-security/2013-09-24?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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EHR and HIT News for September 24th
Today’s EHR and HIT News includes customer acquisition updates from Merge Healthcare. There is also news of a partnership between Healthcare Synergy and Great Lakes Health Information Exchange, representing the first partnership of a home health EMR vendor with the Michigan based health information exchange. Charleston Radiologists Selects Merge Radiology and Honeycomb™ Solutions Merge Healthcare…
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Provincial tweaking of interoperability standards impedes Canadian EHR network
The U.S. is not alone when it comes to road bumps toward a national electronic health record system: Canada also is struggling to create a nationwide interoperable EHR network. read more Source: Provincial tweaking of interoperability standards impedes Canadian EHR network
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Healthcare Industry Reaches Tipping Point: Cloud Now Trusted By CIOs For Accountable Care And Interoperability
This paper provides highlights from a survey conducted by Porter Research of hospital and physician group executives to identify key market pains and current near-term IT needs in support of value-based care management programs along with trends. Source: Healthcare Industry Reaches Tipping Point: Cloud Now Trusted By CIOs For Accountable Care And Interoperability
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More HIPAA enforcement coming
When Office for Civil Rights Director Leon Rodriguez took the stage Monday to talk HIPAA at the HIMSS Media and Healthcare IT News Privacy and Security Forum, the timing was perfect. read more Source: More HIPAA enforcement coming
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mHealth Summit 2010 – Paul Jacobs
http://www.weforum.org/ 28.06.2010 Interview with Paul Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm, USA at the mHealth summit of the World Economi… Video Rating: 0 / 5
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Final FDA guidance provides clarification and confusion
Well, it finally happened–the most anticipated mHealth event of the year. Yesterday, the FDA released its final guidance on mobile medical applications. On the surface of it, for a 43-page… read more Source: Final FDA guidance provides clarification and confusion