Tag: Health IT
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Realizing the Value of Health IT
I’ve been focused on the value of healthcare IT for a long time. Obviously, I’ve been particularly focused on the value of EHR including a whole series of posts on the benefits of EHR (which I need to finish). I’m a huge fan of the value of EHR and healthcare IT, but I also am…
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ACA creates ‘perfect storm’ for potential telemedicine success
Telemedicine could prove instrumental in helping to keep healthcare costs stable as the Affordable Care Act takes hold, according to Mario Gutierrez, executive director for the Center for Connected Health Policy. read more Source: ACA creates ‘perfect storm’ for potential telemedicine success
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Kaiser uses mock hospital for technology trial runs
A hospital mockup complete with patient rooms, ICU, operating room, bedside computers and fake patients helps Kaiser Permanente test technologies and practices that can save money and improve patient safety, MIT Technology Review reported today read more Source: Kaiser uses mock hospital for technology trial runs
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Encrypted heartbeat could secure implanted devices
Researchers have found a way to encrypt a heartbeat that can be used as a biometric security identifier for implanted medical devices, such as defibrillators and insulin pumps. read more Source: Encrypted heartbeat could secure implanted devices
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Engaging Physicians With Data for Successful ACOs:
Dr. James Barr, chief medical director for Optimus Healthcare Partners and medical director of the Atlantic Health Systems ACO, talked about how he transformed his own family practice but also about how the ACO model and its analytics infrastructure can engage physicians in a high-performance network. For a journalist who writes about health information technology,…
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Survey: Dermatologists overwhelmingly use iPhones for work
A survey reveals that 85 percent of dermatologists use a smartphone, 90 percent of whom use Apple iPhones. Almost all (90 percent) of those iPhone users employ their devices for work-related… read more Source: Survey: Dermatologists overwhelmingly use iPhones for work
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Consumers get serious about their EMRs
As patient engagement grows, a new survey indicates that a growing number of U.S. consumers (41 percent) would be willing to switch doctors to gain online access to their own electronic medical records. Doctors, though, are not as eager to make the change. read more Source: Consumers get serious about their EMRs
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New iPhone 5s provides options for mHealth
Last week, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 5 with a “motion coprocessor” chip that should get the attention of health and fitness app developers, according to an article in Medical Device and… read more Source: New iPhone 5s provides options for mHealth
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EHR: Medicare Incentive Program Attestation Webinar for Eligible Professionals
This webinar will provide a visual step-by-step guide for eligible professionals to use to prepare for attestation. The videos also answer common questions a…
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eCHAT effective for lifestyle, mental health screening
Using iPads, a Web-based electronic Case-Finding and Help Assessment Tool (eCHAT) is an “acceptable and feasible” means of screening patients for unhealthy behaviors and negative mood… read more Source: eCHAT effective for lifestyle, mental health screening