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  • HHS pools 33 health apps as free resource to consumers

    HHS pools 33 health apps as free resource to consumers

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    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agencies have developed 33 mHealth applications that are available for free to the public. The apps cover a range of capabilities including tracking… read more Source: HHS pools 33 health apps as free resource to consumers

  • Arsenàl.IT presents data on the assessment of LHA’s Electronic Medical Records in the Veneto region

    Arsenàl.IT presents data on the assessment of LHA’s Electronic Medical Records in the Veneto region

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    A report created in collaboration with HIMSS Analytics Europe shows the current situation in respect of the Local Health Authorities (LHA) Source: Arsenàl.IT presents data on the assessment of LHA’s Electronic Medical Records in the Veneto region

  • The Evidence for Collaborative Care

    The Evidence for Collaborative Care

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    Dr. Mark Blatt, Worldwide Medical Director at Intel, talks about how the lack of data in a timely fashion negatively impacts patient safety and outcomes, and… Video Rating: 5 / 5 Hemang Patel, a Healthcare Strategist with Microsoft, talks about the healthcare IT capabilities of Windows 8. Video Rating: 3 / 5

  • Teladoc Acquires Telehealth Company, Expands Member Base

    Teladoc Acquires Telehealth Company, Expands Member Base

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    Teladoc, the Dallas-based telehealth provider, has announced the acquisition of Consult A Doctor, a Miami Beach, Fla.-based telehealth company. With this acquisition, individuals and employees of small- to medium-size businesses will now have access to Teladoc’s national network of U.S. board-certified, state-licensed physicians for consults. Teladoc, the Dallas-based telehealth provider, has announced the acquisition of…

  • Rhode Island Blue Cross, Quality Institute Partner on Information Exchange

    Rhode Island Blue Cross, Quality Institute Partner on Information Exchange

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    Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the nonprofit Rhode Island Quality Institute have announced the launch of an incentive program for Rhode Island primary care physicians to adopt and use CurrentCare, Rhode Island’s health information exchange. The program is designed to reward primary care physicians who are advancing health information technology and…

  • “Extra Help” News From Medicare

    “Extra Help” News From Medicare

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    Los beneficiarios de Medicare podrían calificar para recibir ayuda para pagar sus medicamentos recetados y calificar este año para pagar no más de .50 por … Video Rating: 0 / 5

  • Digital Health Conference in NYC

    Digital Health Conference in NYC

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    As most of you know, I’ve been working with the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) for the past couple years on their Digital Health Conference. They buy some advertising on my websites, and I get the chance to attend an amazing event. I love this event, because NYeC has a great connection with the local…

  • Hawaii Department of Human Services Launches EHR Incentive Program

    Hawaii Department of Human Services Launches EHR Incentive Program

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    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…

  • Cloud-based EHRs could save docs from acquisition

    Cloud-based EHRs could save docs from acquisition

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    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

  • Electronic Meaningful Use

    Electronic Meaningful Use

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    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