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NCSL Ranks Healthcare Among State Legislators’ Top 2012 Priorities

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

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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ECRI Institute Issues 2012 Technology Watch List

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

ECRI Institute, an independent nonprofit that researches the best approaches to improving patient care, has listed 10 health technology issues that hospital leaders should have on their watch lists for 2012. Click on the link to view entire article written … Continue reading →

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Environmental Intelligence Releases December 2011 Newsletter

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

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

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9 Ways Health IT – Beyond EHRs – Helps Patients

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

Even among very knowledgeable people, the concept of health information technology is often equated with its most familiar element, “electronic health records.” Adoption of electronic health records are a critical first step to realizing the transformational power of Health IT … Continue reading →

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The 7 Critical Healthcare Systems IT Must Protect

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

The coupling of modern technology with medical research has greatly increased longevity and improved the quality of life for countless patients. Technology utilized in day-to-day operations has revolutionized the receiving, storing and accessing of healthcare information. With automation throughout the … Continue reading →

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Early EHR Adopters Get a Break; Tougher Criteria Delayed to 2014

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

Physicians meeting criteria in 2011 to earn federal electronic medical record incentives will have more time before the Dept. of Health and Human Services requires them to satisfy tougher standards for attaining additional bonuses. Click on the Link to view … Continue reading →

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Why HAI Health IT Should Fall Under Meaningful Use

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

By reversing an epidemic of preventable deaths throughout our nation’s hospitals, Washington could wipe $33 billion in annual spending from the debt almost overnight — and this is probably a low estimate. This epidemic is not breast cancer or diabetes … Continue reading →

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CMS Will Top $2B in EHR Payments in 2011

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

The Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record program has paid physicians and hospitals nearly $2 billion in incentive payments as of the end of November, surpassing what federal health officials anticipated. Click on the link to view entire article written … Continue reading →

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Training, EMR Tracking Can Slash Risk of Radiation Overdoses

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

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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The Good, Bad, and Otherwise of MU for Radiologists, from RSNA

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Frank J. Rosello

At RSNA 2011 in Chicago on Tuesday, a packed roomful of curious radiologists sought to educate themselves – trying to decide whether it was worth their while to take the meaningful use plunge. Clink on the link to view entire … Continue reading →

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