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Training, EMR Tracking Can Slash Risk of Radiation Overdoses

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The American Medical Association House of Delegates adopted new policies aimed at preventing deadly radiation overdoses and curbing the cumulative lifetime impact of radiation from diagnostic tests such as computed tomography. Click on the link to view entire article written … Continue reading

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HHS Extends MU Stage 2 Deadline to Spur Faster EHR Adoption

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Doctors’ adoption of health information technology doubled in two years, according to a new report, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released Wednesday. Sebelius also announced extension of the meaningful use qualification date to 2014. Click on … Continue reading

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Environmental Intelligence Releases November 2011 Newsletter

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

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10 IT Challenges for Physician Practices in 2012

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By now, we know physician practices have slightly different rules when it comes to their IT, and just as their technology is different, so are the challenges they’ll face in the upcoming year.  Click on the link to view entire … Continue reading

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EHR Technology – Best Practices to Insure Effective EHR Implementation

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The movement to transition the United States healthcare system from paper based patient medical records to electronic medical records (EHR) continues to grow at a steady pace. As more private and public medical practices, hospitals and clinics make the leap … Continue reading

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4 Reasons Why Now Is The Time For Telehealth

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By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Healthcare Technology Online Over the past two years, I’ve written several articles about the potential impact telehealth technologies can have on the U.S. healthcare system. However, a few obstacles (e.g. reimbursement issues, physician collaboration … Continue reading

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Health IT Vital To Quality Care

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Article written by Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Healthcare Technology Online For years, the federal government has championed the idea that effective use of health IT systems can go a long way to improving the quality of healthcare in the … Continue reading

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HIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 from a Vendor’s Perspective

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Most HIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 coverage focuses on how far behind payers, providers and vendors are in the conversion. Less often discussed is the role being played by vendors that are that are up-to-date. Click in the link to view … Continue reading

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Market Booming for Wireless Monitoring Devices

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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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ONC Chief Responds to IOM Report

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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

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