EHR Adoption

Six Ways For Boosting EHR Usability

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Frank J. Rosello

EHR usability is among the greatest barriers to digitizing America’s healthcare system. Electronic health records present a push toward modernization – transformation even –  but to fulfill the promise, industry insiders say, the clunky technology has to be made easier … Continue reading →

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Medical Organization Experiences Big Financial Wins With EHR Technology

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Frank J. Rosello

The physician and medical director for informatics at Worcester, Mass.-based Reliant Medical Group has seen electronic health records make big, real life changes both financially and clinically, and now he’s set out to spread the word. At the iHT2 Health IT … Continue reading →

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EHR Adoption – The Stage Is Set For The Next Wave Of HIT Development

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Frank J. Rosello

The nation’s health information technology system passed a major milestone last month when the government announced that more than half of all U.S. physicians now use electronic health records. “We have reached a tipping point,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, … Continue reading →

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New Study Confirms EHR Use Save Hospitals Money

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

It’s confirmed. Electronic health records can indeed yield marked savings for hospitals, according to a new study by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University that finds these savings depend on both the IT prowess of hospital staff and … Continue reading →

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Key Operational And Financial Benefits Of EHR Adoption

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

There has been several recent studies published that have illustrated the potential benefits of electronic health record (EHR) adoption.  Of the many potential benefits cited in these studies, the two that seem to consistently surface are improvement in the clinical … Continue reading →

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Harvard Study Finds EHR Adoption Reduces Malpractice Claims

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

A study by Harvard Medical School researchers, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, showed that Massachusetts physicians who used electronic health records saw a reduction in malpractice claims. Correlation does not imply causation, of course. But the report’s authors … Continue reading →

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Survey Names Top Five States for Physician EHR Adoption

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Forty-one percent of Oregon’s physicians have adopted electronic health records, according to a new report by researchers from the Doctors Company. Following Oregon for physician adoption are Georgia at 39 percent, Florida at 37 percent, Washington at 35 percent and … Continue reading →

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Evidence-Based Medicine in the EMR Era

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

Many physicians take great pride in the practice of evidence-based medicine. Modern medical education emphasizes the value of the randomized, controlled trial, and we learn early on not to rely on anecdotal evidence. Click on the link to view entire … Continue reading →

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Why Small Medical Practices Lag in EMR Adoption

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

Although a growing percentage of physician practices are adopting electronic medical records, a large gap persists in adoption rates between the smallest and largest practices. Click in the link to view entire article written by By Pamela Lewis Dolan, amednews … Continue reading →

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