Tag: ehr
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ACA cloud site costs three times initial estimate
The cost of running a data site related to the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act has tripled to more than $35 million since 2011. read more Source: ACA cloud site costs three times initial estimate
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Telemedicine bill would allow docs to practice across state lines
Medicare providers would be able to treat patients electronically across state lines without having to obtain multiple state medical licenses, according to new legislation proposed in the House this week. read more From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/telemedicine-bill-would-allow-docs-practice-across-state-lines/2013-09-12?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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Medical identity theft up 20 percent in the past year
Many people do nothing to prevent medical identity theft, largely because they don’t know how, according to a new survey report from the Ponemon Institute. It estimates the number of victims at… read more Source: Medical identity theft up 20 percent in the past year
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There’s a healthcare piece to new iPhone
Lost in all the ho-hum reviews of the new iPhone 5S this week is an addition that could boost its value as an mHealth device. read more Source: There’s a healthcare piece to new iPhone
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Electronic Health Records Linked to Improved Care for Patients With Diabetes
The use of electronic health records in clinical settings was associated with a decrease in emergency room visits and hospitalizations for patients with diabetes, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers examined the medical records of 169,711 diabetic patients over 1 year of age in the Kaiser…
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VA researching natural language processing in EHRs to prevent suicide
The U.S. Department of Veterans affairs is researching the use of natural language processing within its electronic health records system to automate suicide risk alerts. read more Source: VA researching natural language processing in EHRs to prevent suicide
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Consumer advocates, families harmed by dangerous doctors consider amending patient safety ballot measure
The California Medical Association blocked another bill aimed at improving patient safety yesterday, prompting consumer advocates and families harmed by dangerous doctors to consider amending a pending patient safety ballot measure to include those reforms the legislature fails to enact this year. Source: Consumer advocates, families harmed by dangerous doctors consider amending patient safety ballot…
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EHR and HIT News for September 12th
Today’s EHR and HIT News includes a product announcement from DocuTrac, who is announcing the launch of QuicExchange, a data exchange connectivity service that manages and monitors the secure transfer of patient data. There is also customer acquisition news from Precyse, who have been awarded a five-year contract for its Health Information Management Strategic […]…
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Surgeons must balance research and medical training with outstanding patient care
Like a juggler keeping multiple plates in the air, a surgeon in academic medicine must balance research and medical training with outstanding patient care. Charles Bellows, MD, FACS, relishes the challenge. Dr. Bellows, a University of New Mexico Professor of General Surgery, recently assumed the role of Chief of the Division of General Surgery in…
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Tustin Irvine Medical Group selects iSALUS Healthcare’s OfficeEMR to support healthcare practice
iSALUS Healthcare, a privately held Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management service provider, today announced that Tustin Irvine Medical Group, a top provider of healthcare in Orange County, California, has selected iSALUS Healthcare’s OfficeEMR to support their growing multi-specialty healthcare practice. Source: Tustin Irvine Medical Group selects iSALUS Healthcare’s OfficeEMR to support healthcare practice