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20

Jan

2012

EHR vs EMR – Is There a Difference?

There are people that still use the acronyms and terms (EHR) electronic health record and (EMR) electronic medical record interchangeably.  Is there a difference between EHR’s and EMR’s? The answer is YES. The fact is that electronic based medical records … Continue reading

17

Jan

2012

Small and Midsize Practices Planning Tablet Computer Buying Spree

At least one survey indicates that physicians’ personal embrace of tablet computers is translating into a professional embrace — one that could put small offices at the forefront in the latest wave of health information technology. Click on the link … Continue reading

13

Jan

2012

10 Tips for Optimal Social Media Use

The days of tweeting, Yelp-ing, and checking-in are here to stay, but as social media’s use expands, certain guidelines are needed to ensure its “optimal” practice in the healthcare realm. Click on the link to view entire article wtitten by … Continue reading

12

Jan

2012

Innovation Is Key In 2012 Health IT Planning

As we embark on a new year, healthcare providers will inevitably be bombarded with 2012 industry forecasts from a variety of analysts and media outlets. Click on the link to view entire article written by Ken Congdon, editor in chief, … Continue reading

11

Jan

2012

Mostashari Says Meaningful Use Will Soar This Year

“In 2012, meaningful use will soar,” National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Farzad Mostashari asserted at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Health IT Policy Committee. Click on the link to view entire article written by Diana Manos, Healthcare IT … Continue reading

10

Jan

2012

CMS EHR Programs Paid $2.5B in 2011

The Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record program has paid more than $2.5 billion to physicians and hospitals in incentive payments for all of 2011, with December contributing to the steep growth curve. Click on the link to view entire … Continue reading

09

Jan

2012

AMA Urges Greater Focus on Ambulatory Care Safety

Outpatient visits can put some patients at risk, according to a new report from the American Medical Association. Click on the link to view entire article written by Bernie Monegain, Editor with Healthcare IT News: AMA urges greater focus on … Continue reading

06

Jan

2012

How to Budget for a Cloud-Based EMR System

Health information technology consultant Matthew Grob likes to compare implementing an EMR to buying a car. Click on the link to view entire article written by Pamela Lewis Dolan, amednews staff: How to budget for a cloud-based EMR system

05

Jan

2012

6 Health IT Usability Myths and Realities

A lot has been said about usability, whether it’s in regard to EHRs or other healthcare apps. Click on the link to view entire article written by Michelle McNickle, Web Content Producer. Shahid Shah, software IT analyst and author of … Continue reading

04

Jan

2012

NCSL Ranks Healthcare Among State Legislators’ Top 2012 Priorities

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on Tuesday published its annual listing of top priorities for the coming year, and healthcare and health IT issues were chief concerns for 2012. Click on the link to view entire article written by … Continue reading

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