Tag: ehr
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Hawaii Department of Human Services Launches EHR Incentive Program
The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) has launched the Hawaii Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive program to help healthcare providers adopt, implement, upgrade, or meaningfully use certified EHR technology. The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) has launched the Hawaii Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive program to help…
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Cloud-based EHRs could save docs from acquisition
Upgrading software to more fully integrate revenue cycle management, practice management and electronic health records may be the key to helping thousands of physician practices remain independent, according to a new Black Book survey. read more Source: Cloud-based EHRs could save docs from acquisition
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Electronic Meaningful Use
Video Rating: 0 / 5 When appropriately adopted, electronic medical records (EMRs) have the potential to increase patient safety, enhance the quality of care, and reduce health c… Video Rating: 5 / 5
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Meaningful Use Stage 2 changes may be inevitable
This appears to be our summer of discontent when it comes to Stage 2 of the Meaningful Use program, as the Jan. 1, 2014, start date looms ever closer. A number of stakeholders decided it was time to weigh in and suggest that Stage 2 be somehow delayed, modified, or both. I’m not sure whether…
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N.J. REC Transitioning to Sustainability
NJ-HITEC is setting itself up to be the outreach and education arm of the ACOs as they spring up across the state. It also offers services around patient-centered medical homes, registries, and PQRS reporting. Earlier this week, Healthcare Informatics published Editor-in-Chief Mark Hagland’s interview with Anthony Slonim, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer of…
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First Edition: September 5, 2013
Today’s headlines include reports about former President Bill Clinton — dubbed the “explainer in chief” — drumming up support for the health law and scolding Republicans for their efforts to repeal it. Source: First Edition: September 5, 2013
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PointBridge Speaks on SharePoint and Business Intelligence for Healthcare at HIMSS 2011
Lance Russell, Co-Founder and Director of Marketing and Operations at PointBridge, talks with Cindy Hibble, Industry Partner Manager for Microsoft Health and… Video Rating: 5 / 5
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Putting seniors in the hospital under ‘observation’ may cost them thousands
Many seniors think Medicare made a mistake when they find out they were never officially admitted to the hospital despite a several-day stay. From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130905/Putting-seniors-in-the-hospital-under-observation-may-cost-them-thousands.aspx
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Michigan gives final green light to Medicaid expansion
The Republican-led Michigan House gave final approval on Tuesday to a bill that would expand the Medicaid health program for the poor under Democratic President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform law. Representatives voted 75-32 to concur with modifications of a bill that they had approved in June and agreed to send it to Michigan Governor Rick…
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mHealth’s Growth Raises Hope, Questions
Mobile health is growing fast, especially on the technology side, but what’s the role of physicians and patients in all this, and what does the future hold? … Video Rating: 0 / 5