Tag: Health IT
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EHR Adoption: Is Micky Tripathi’s Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty? (Podcast Part 2)
In part 2 of a two-part podcast series, Micky Tripathi, the President and CEO of the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC), reveals the secrets to success with the work being done at the NH Regional Extension Center (REC). He also reveals whether or not his glass is half-full or half-empty when it comes to EHR adoption.…
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State legislator calls for expanded use of telehealth
State Representative Klint Kesto of Michigan's 39th district made a public call for greater use of telehealth tools in a letter to the editor published today in the Kalamazoo Gazette. read more Source: State legislator calls for expanded use of telehealth
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Sensitivity of e-health data not used in care a low concern for patients
Patients whose electronic health data is used for secondary purposes aside from their own care aren’t terribly concerned with the sensitivity of such information, but are interested in why the information is used, according to research published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. read more Source: Sensitivity of e-health data not used in care a…
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Non-profit to develop security guidelines for Internet-enabled medical devices
The non-profit Center for Internet Security has announced that it is developing guidelines on securing Internet-enabled medical devices, beginning with insulin pumps, and plans to release them by the end of the year. read more From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/non-profit-develop-security-guidelines-internet-enabled-medical-devices/2013-08-20?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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Non-profit to develop security guidelines for Internet-enabled med devices
The non-profit Center for Internet Security has announced that it is developing guidelines on securing Internet-enabled medical devices, beginning with insulin pumps, and plans to release them by the end of the year. read more Source: Non-profit to develop security guidelines for Internet-enabled med devices
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Washington Debrief: New ONC Fellows Named
Twenty-eight Meaningful Use-savvy clinicians and healthcare professionals from 18 states will be helping other providers find IT success as part of a new initiative at the the Office of the National Coordinator. The inaugural class of ONC’s Health IT Fellows will “provide grassroots insight and…act as champions to their provider and practice community colleagues on…
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Electronic Health Records: Stopping The Chaos
http://www.6strongmedia.com – 6 STRONG MEDIA partnered with the Tennessee Medical Association, tnRec and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to produce a serie… Video Rating: 0 / 5
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CMS: 2014 holds change for Medicaid Meaningful Use program
Eligible professionals participating in the Medicaid EHR incentive program need to prepare for upcoming changes in 2014. read more From: http://www.fierceemr.com/story/cms-2014-holds-change-medicaid-meaningful-use-program/2013-08-20?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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DoctorBase Releases Panda 6 – HIPAA-Omnibus Compliant Private Social Platform For Doctor-Patient Communications
DoctorBase.com has announced the release of the latest iteration of its cloud-based, mobile medical software, Panda 6. This latest release enters the market with integrations to 14 legacy patient portals and extensive enhancements to its HIPAA-compliant secure mobile messaging platform that achieved 12.5% patient usage in extensive beta trials. “Since the release of Stage 2…
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State highlights: Fort Worth to move retirees into Medicare advantage plans; Calif. preps Medi-Cal cuts; Calif. bill would help provide medical interpreters
A selection of health policy stories from Texas, California, Maryland, Oregon, Wisconsin, Illinois and Oklahoma. From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130820/State-highlights-Fort-Worth-to-move-retirees-into-Medicare-advantage-plans3b-Calif-preps-Medi-Cal-cuts3b-Calif-bill-would-help-provide-medical-interpreters.aspx