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Nov

2011

Market Booming for Wireless Monitoring Devices

The increased use of electronic medical records is one of the top reasons why wireless patient monitors are the fastest-growing medical device segments in terms of revenue, according to market research published by Kalorama Information. Click on the link to … Continue reading

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Nov

2011

ONC Chief Responds to IOM Report

WASHINGTON – Farzad Mostashari, the national health IT coordinator, said Wednesday that agencies in the Health and Human Services Department will work closely to craft a surveillance and action plan to keep patients safer through health IT, and it will … Continue reading

10

Nov

2011

Coalition Defines EHR to HIE Data Sharing Standards

A band of U.S. states and technology vendors came together to create technical specifications that enable EHRs to feed into HIEs. Click in the link to view entire article written by Tom Sullivan, Editor with Government Health IT: Coalition defines … Continue reading

09

Nov

2011

Evidence-Based Medicine in the EMR Era

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

08

Nov

2011

Why Small Medical Practices Lag in EMR Adoption

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

07

Nov

2011

5 Roadblocks to Meaningful Use Stage 2

Summer of 2012 will be an interesting time in healthcare, as Stage 2 requirements of meaningful use will finally come to light. In the meantime, doubts remain regarding the successful adoption of Stage 2 – and whether it’s even possible. … Continue reading

02

Nov

2011

ONC Delays Permanent EHR Certifiers’ Program

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT will delay the launch of the permanent program for certification of electronic health records (EHRs) until mid-2012 to coincide with the anticipated final rule for stage 2 of meaningful use and … Continue reading

01

Nov

2011

Environmental Intelligence Releases October 2011 Newsletter

Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its October 2011 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected].  Enjoy! Click Here to view: October 2011 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on this link to … Continue reading

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Oct

2011

All Aboard: ICD-10 Train Runs At High Speed

Less than 10 percent of healthcare providers are more than halfway ready for ICD-10, according to a new report from research firm KLAS. Click on the link to view entire article written by Bernie Monegain, Editor with Healthcare IT News: … Continue reading

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Oct

2011

Despite ACO Rule, EHRs Still Key to Clinical Decisions

The final rule for accountable care organizations relieved providers from some of the immediate pressures of establishing health IT, but electronic health records and other technologies will be critical to coordinate care to improve quality and lower costs. Click on … Continue reading

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