Tag: informatics
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IHE-Europe Connectathon 2013 enables´robust, in-depth testing for HIT interoperability
The promise of connecting where the continents meet was successfully realized as this year’s IHE-Europe Connectathon drew participants and visitors from every region of the world. …read more Source: IHE-Europe Connectathon 2013 enables´robust, in-depth testing for HIT interoperability
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Could Critical Care Triaging Be Vastly Improved through Better EHR-Embedded Decision Support?
Earlier this year, The New England Journal of Medicine published a compelling, research-based commentary in its Perspectives section, entitled “Use of Health IT for Higher-Value Critical Care,” by Lena M. Chen, M.D., and several other colleagues. The implications of Dr. Chen’s team’s research findings are potentially far-reaching for hospitals, and especially for CMIOs and other…
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HHS chief seeks review of lung transplant policy
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is calling for a review of policies affecting patients needing lung transplants as a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose parents say she’s been denied the life-saving surgery because of her age remains hospitalized on… …read more Source: HHS chief seeks review of lung transplant policy
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Judge: Medicaid deal binding for Kentucky Spirit
Kentucky Spirit Health Plan doesn’t have the right to withdraw early from a contract with the state as a Medicaid managed care organization. …read more Source: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20130601/INFO/306019946
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State highlights: Mo. Gov. worried tax cut bill raises prescription drug sales tax; deadline day for bonus for Fla. Medicaid docs
St. Louis Beacon: Nixon Says Tax Cut Bill Removes Missouri’s Sales Tax Break For Prescription Drugs. Gov. Jay Nixon has upped the ante in his criticism of a broad-based tax cut bill awaiting his decision, saying Thursday that it removes a sales tax exemption for prescription drugs that will raise taxes for millions of Missourians.…
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Prime Urgent Care offers enhanced services to better meet the needs of patients
Prime Urgent Care, a walk-in urgent care facility, has long offered fast services and affordable care for residents of the greater Pearland region. Prime Urgent Care is now offering enhanced services to better meet the needs of its patients. …read more Source: Prime Urgent Care offers enhanced services to better meet the needs of patients
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ACP provides recommendations for Medicare physician reimbursement, FFS systems
The American College of Physicians today provided 19 specific recommendations, supporting evidence and implementation details on how to improve the Medicare physician fee schedule and the fee-for-service system overall in response to a request by the Senate Finance Committee on May 10. …read more Source: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130601/ACP-provides-recommendations-for-Medicare-physician-reimbursement-FFS-systems.aspx
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Analysts predict continued Medicare cost growth slowdown
As Medicare and Social Security’s trustees prepare to release their annual report Friday, USA Today reports that the rate of increase in overall Medicare spending could continue to slow because of the 2010 health law. The Associated Press reports that a slowed upward curve only delays a day of reckoning for the popular programs, however.…
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Medicaid expansion: Maine looks at another plan; Advocates lobby N.H., Missouri lawmakers
States wrestle with the issue of expanding their Medicaid programs under the federal health law. …read more Source: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130601/Medicaid-expansion-Maine-looks-at-another-plan3b-Advocates-lobby-NH-Missouri-lawmakers.aspx
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Working with United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana and Walgreens
“More stuff that actually works would be a start.” -about startup companies #AARPLivePitch #LifeAt50 — EMR, EHR and HIT(@ehrandhit) May 31, 2013 Today I had a unique experience attending the Life At 50+ event that AARP puts on. It turns out that life at 50+ revolves around healthcare and wellness in many ways. Plus, they…