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FDA Calls For Classifying Health IT Products By Patient-Safety Risk Level

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The Food and Drug Administration proposed regulating health information technologies based on their potential risks to patient safety, rather than by the technology platform they utilize. The federal agency stayed close to recommendations made by stakeholders when developing the outlining … Continue reading

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Taking A Look At The Value Of Health IT

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

There’s been a whole lot of capital invested in health information technology these past few years. And some people – especially those who are in charge of spending more of it – want to know whether it’s money well spent. … Continue reading

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Interoperability Is Paramount to Boosting Patient Care

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Picture a bridge with two ends reaching out to connect but being off by a foot or more. That’s a place healthcare IT doesn’t want to be, said two presenters at an education session on Tuesday. “I’m sure that that … Continue reading

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Perspective On The ROI Of Health IT

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Hard numbers for return on investment in health IT aren’t always measurable, at least in a direct way. Instead, healthcare organizations need to look at both “hard” and “soft” savings when considering a system’s ROI. “There are many areas where … Continue reading

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2014 Outlook On Health IT

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Hospital leaders and office-based physicians will face daunting Healthcare Information Technology stress tests in the coming year. One test is underway for some, who have to meet stepped-up Stage 2 meaningful-use criteria for electronic health-record systems. For hospitals that had … Continue reading

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Can Health IT Catch Up By Slowing Down?

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

With the disappointing news this month that Stage 2 of EHR meaningful use will be extended and Stage 3 delayed, frustrated doctors, patients and policymakers should expect the unfortunate reality of the government subsidizing systems that don’t talk to one … Continue reading

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HHS, HIMSS Partner For Patient ID

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

HIMSS is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through HHS’ Innovator in Residence program, to develop a strategy for nationwide patient data matching. HIMSS is currently recruiting an innovator in residence to work toward an implementation … Continue reading

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The BYOD Movement In Healthcare

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

“I recently had a security manager tell me the days he dreads the most are days after major holidays,” said Kenneth Kleinberg, managing director of The Advisory Board Company. IT managers are very familiar with the sentiment. The days when … Continue reading

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A Look At Health IT Adoption Around The World

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Every country, every government, every population is a participant in a global trial and error. Each one faces different circumstances and, therefore, approaches healthcare differently.  But, as world health leaders see it, everyone can learn from others’ struggles and successes … Continue reading

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Data Integration – Important First Step For Coordinating Patient Care

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Recently, “big data” has become an intimidating buzz phrase in healthcare. Health systems and provider groups are trying to collect large amounts of clinical data and make it meaningful — and they’re finding that the integration and analysis of that … Continue reading

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